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Pursuing a career in the Construction field? Study at home for your West Virginia Construction license exam with our fully online, user-friendly, and self-paced course.

  • West Virginia Multi-Family Building License – Books Only Package

    $492.96

    We offer all the required books for this exam here in one complete package. Individual books can be found in our bookstore.

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  • West Virginia Multi-Family Contractor Exam Complete Package

    $758.94

    The West Virginia Multi-Family Contractor’s Complete package:

    • West Virginia Multi-Family Contractor Exam Review
    • 2018 International Building Code
    • Contractor’s Guide To Quality Concrete Construction
    • Modern Masonry, 9th Edition
    • Carpentry and Building Construction 16th Edition
    • West Virginia Multifamily Building Contractor Permanent Tabs

    Anyone seeking to become a contractor in West Virginia is required to sit for exams, business and law and the trade. This course includes highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test taking tips and strategies. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.

    The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.

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  • West Virginia Multi-Family Contractor Exam Prep

    $219.99

    In West Virginia, to become a licensed contractor, candidates will have to pass two exams, business and law and the trade. We offer review for the Multifamily Contractor exam through online practice tests. Our practice tests include over 245 questions and are designed to be the best and most efficient way to prepare you for your examination. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.

    The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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Requirements To Complete

About This License

“Multifamily contractor” means a person who is engaged in the construction, repair or improvement of a multifamily residential structure. “Multifamily residential structure” means a structure containing two or more residential units.

Requirements to Obtaining Your License

Multifamily Building License is required in West Virginia when the project exceeds $1,000.

  • Anyone seeking to become a contractor in West Virginia is required to sit for two exams, business and law and the trade.
  • Proof of workers compensation, tax registration, and employment security coverage is required.
  • Licenses are good for one year.

Applying For Your License

  • An application for licensure can be obtained from the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board by calling 1-304-558-7890.
  • The licensing and application fee is $90.

Exam Details

  • To schedule your exam, contact PSI at (855) 539-0708.
  • 74 questions and an 3 hour time limit
  • 70% is required to pass the exam
  • The exam fee is $47.50.
  • This exam will cover: Plan reading and estimating, safety (OSHA), sitework, concrete, masonry, structural steel, carpentry, roofing and associated trades (including siding, insulation, doors,
    windows and finishes).

Books and References for the Exam

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Exam Review Education

As of this time, we do not offer any review for this exam.

Continuing Education

There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.

Reciprocity Agreement

Reciprocity is considered on a case by case basis.

How It Works

1

Obtain pre-approval from the state (if applicable).

2

Purchase Exam Prep materials.

3

Schedule and pass your state exams.

4

Submit to the state your application, licensing fee, and proof of insurance.