Carpenter License Requirements in West Virginia
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: West Virginia Division of Labor
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
West Virginia does not require a statewide occupational license for carpenters. General contractors performing work above $2,500 must be licensed by the West Virginia Division of Labor, but individual carpenters working as employees do not require a separate state-issued license.