How to get a journeyman electrician license in West Virginia
West Virginia journeyman electrician licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- 103CSR5 TITLE 103 LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SERIES 5 ELECTRICIAN LICENSING RULES §103-5-1.
- -- These rules establish the procedures to be followed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as well as public and private property by assuring the competence of those who perform electrical work through licensure by the State Fire Marshal of the State Fir…
- Board page: [PDF] 1 TITLE 103 LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SERIES 5 ...
Requirements overview
- West Virginia sets experience, education, and exam rules for journeyman electrician applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the West Virginia electrical exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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