How to Search West Virginia Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in West Virginia are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in West Virginia.
What this page covers: West Virginia professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for West Virginia. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
Accountants
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Certified Public Accountants, Public Accountants, and Accounting Firms licensed with the West Virginia Board of Accountancy.
Acupuncture
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Browse this West Virginia Board of Acupuncture list by name for Acupuncture licensees.
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
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Check the license status of Ambulatory Surgical Centers. TIP: Use the facility type feature.
Appraisers
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Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council index of licensed appraisers, including West Virginia.
Architects
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Search by license number, last name, city, state, and/or zip code for licensed Architects in West Virginia.
Asbestos Clearance Air Monitors
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Asbestos Clearance Air Monitors.
Asbestos Contractors
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Asbestos Contractors.
Asbestos Designers
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Asbestos Designers.
Asbestos Inspectors
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Asbestos Inspectors.
Asbestos Supervisors
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Asbestos Supervisors.
Asbestos Training Providers (pdf)
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Scroll down and click on "WV Approved Asbestos Training Providers" to download this Adobe Acrobat pdf file.
Asbestos Workers
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Search by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Asbestos Workers.
Assisted Living Residence Homes
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Look up Assisted Living Residence Home licenses with this State database. TIP: Use the facility type feature.
Athletic Agents
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Search this West Virginia Secretary of State licensing database for athletic agents.
Banks, Savings and Loans, Credit Unions
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West Virginia Division of Banking records for licensed banks, credit unions, savings banks, savings and loans, and bank holding companies.
Behavioral Health Centers
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Look up Behavioral Health Center licenses with this State database.
Bottled Water
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Browse these West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Sanitation Division lists for approved brands of bottled water.
Charitable Organizations
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Charitable Organizations registered with the West Virginia Secretary of State.
Child Care Centers
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Search this West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families database fo licensed child care centers by.
Community Mental Health Centers
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Use this State database to find and verify Community Mental Health Center licenses. Narrow your search with their facility type feature.
Contractors
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Search the West Virginia Division of Labor database by name for licensed contractors.
Engineering Companies - Authorized
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Search by name or license number for Authorized Engineering Companies in West Virginia.
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Health Care Facilities
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Search this West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification database for licensed healh care facilities by facility type, name.
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Hospitals
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Find out if a Hospital is licensed with the State of WV. Use the facility type feature to narrow your search.
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Intermediate Care - Mentally Retarded
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Check the license status of Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded.
Laboratories - Air & Bulk Samples Analysis
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Air & Bulk Samples Analysis only Laboratories.
Laboratories - Air Samples Analysis
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Air Samples Analysis only Laboratories.
Laboratories - Bulk Samples Analysis
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Browse by name for West Virginia Radiation, Toxics & Indoor Air Division licensed Bulk Samples Analysis only Laboratories.
Massage Therapists
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Search or browse this West Virginia Massage Therapy Board database by last name for currently licensed massage therapists operating within West.
Medical Adult Day Care Centers
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Look up Medical Adult Day Care Center licenses with this State database. Search by facility type.
Medical Corporations
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Use this West Virginia Board of Medicine service to search for licensed Medical Corporations.
Medical Professional LLCs
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Use this West Virginia Board of Medicine service to search for licensed Medical Professional Limited Liability Companies.
Ministers
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Search this West Virginia Secretary of State licensing database for licensed ministers.
Mortgage Brokers & Lenders
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West Virginia Division of Banking licensed and exempt mortgage brokers and lenders.
Nurse Aides
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Search this West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification database for licensed Nurse Aides by name, last four digits of.
Nurses - Licensed Practical - WV
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Click on "Check License Status" to search the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses by license number, social.
Nurses - Registered Professional
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Use this West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses service to search for licensees by license number, social security.
Nursing Schools
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Browse by name for West Virginia Board Of Examiners For Registered Professional Nurses State Approved Nursing Programs.
Optometrists
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Search this West Virginia Board of Optometry database by license number for West Virginia licensed optometrists.
Osteopathic Physicians
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West Virginia Board of Osteopathy license verification for Osteopathic Physicians.
Physical / Speech Therapist Facilities
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Look up Physical and Speech Therapist Facilities licenses with this State database. Search by facility type.
Physician Assistants - West Virginia
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Use this West Virginia Board of Medicine service to search for licensed Physician Assistants by name, license number, work location, or specialty.
Physicians - West Virginia
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Use this West Virginia Board of Medicine service to search for licensed Physicians by name, license number, work location, or specialty.
Podiatrists
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Use this West Virginia Board of Medicine service to search for licensed Podiatrists by name, license number, work location, or specialty.
Private Investigators
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Search this West Virginia Secretary of State licensing database for private investigators.
Professional Engineers
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Search by name or license number for licensed professional engineers in West Virginia. Provides license number, name, address, and company.
Professional Engineers - Retired
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Search by name or license number for retired licensed professional engineers in West Virginia. Provides license number, name, and address.
Psychologists
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The West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists does not provide an online roster or database of licensees, but this link provides information.
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Real Estate Appraisers
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Use this West Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Board service to search or browse their pdf roster of licensed appraisers.
Real Estate Continuing Education Providers
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Provided by the West Virginia Real Estate Commission. Browse this listing of Approved Continuing Education Providers.
Residential Care Communities
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Check the license status of Residential Care Communities. Use the facility type feature to narrow your search.
Respiratory Care Practitioners - West Virginia
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Click on "Licensees" on the top bar to browse the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care for licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners.
Rural Health Clinics
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Use their facility type feature to find out if a Rural Health Clinic is licensed with the State.
Security Guards
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Search this West Virginia Secretary of State licensing database for security guards.
Social Workers in West Virginia
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Use this West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners service to search for licensed social workers by license number or name.
Veterinarians
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Use this West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine service to browse or search their pdf roster of licensees.
X-Ray Facilities
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Verify the licenses of X-Ray Facilities using this online service. Use the facility type feature to narrow your search.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one place to search all West Virginia professional licenses? ▼
Usually no. Each profession has its own licensing board with its own database. Some states have begun consolidating license lookups into a single portal, but most still require searching by profession.
Can I check disciplinary actions on a license? ▼
Yes, in most cases. State licensing boards publish public disciplinary actions — suspensions, revocations, restrictions, and fines. Check the specific board's website.
Is a professional license the same as a business license? ▼
No. A professional license is issued to a person by a state licensing board. A business license is issued to a company by a city, county, or state agency. They are separate systems.
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