Chef License Requirements in West Virginia
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
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Reciprocity And License Levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
West Virginia does not require a statewide occupational license for chefs or cooks. Food establishments are regulated by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, but no individual chef license is required at the state level.