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A West Virginia handyman without a license may work on residential projects valued at $5,000 or less, or commercial projects valued at $25,000 or under. Remember that these figures are for the total cost of a project, and not what you pay to each subcontractor.

Once a fully completed application is received by the Contractor Licensing Board, the application is processed, license issued and mailed within twenty-four (24) hours. Fully completed applications are processed immediately for entities that bring the application to our office.

Work performed on a residential project under $5,000 or a commercial project under $25,000 (materials and labor, total contract - not just the work you are performing) does not require a license, other than a West Virginia Business Registration Certificate and Municipal Business License.

If you own a business of any type in West Virginia, you will have to register with the State's Tax Department. This includes contractors, subs, specialty trades, handyman businesses, sole proprietors, and self-employed individuals. Registration is fairly straightforward.

A West Virginia Independent Contractor Agreement is a contract between a client and a contractor. While it can be drawn up to accommodate the preferences of either party, both client and contractor must sign off on the provisions relayed therein before commencing work.

Subcontractors and specialty trade contractors have the same requirements as general contractors. They must choose a license grade and follow all the steps outlined above. The only addition is they're also required to pass an additional examination for their specific trade and carry a DPOR license.