West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SB553: Providing for transfer of license to contractor’s qualifying immediate family member
Status: Signed into law, March 25, 2026
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact §30-42-7 and §30-42-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to transfer of contractor licenses; and providing for the transfer of a license to a contractor's qualifying immediate family member. Article 42. West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act. §30-42-7. Application for, issuance, and transfer of license. (a) A person desiring to be licensed as a contractor under this article shall submit to the board a written application requesting licensure, providing the applicant's Social Security number and such other information as the board may require on.
From the enrolled text, March 14, 2026:
AN ACT to amend and reenact §30-42-7 and §30-42-9 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to transfer of contractor licenses; and providing for the transfer of a license to a contractor's qualifying immediate family member. Article 42. West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act. §30-42-7. Application for, issuance, and transfer of license. (a) A person desiring to be licensed as a contractor under this article shall submit to the board a written application requesting licensure, providing the applicant's Social Security number and such other information as the board may require on forms supplied by the board. The applicant shall pay a license fee not to exceed $150: Provided, That electrical contractors already licensed under §29-3B-4 of this code shall pay no more than $20. (b) No license may be issued without examination pursuant to this subsection: Provided, That any person issued a contractor's license by the board pursuant to this subsection may apply to the board for transfer of the license to a new business entity in which the license holder is the principal owner, partner, or corporate officer: Provided, however, That a license holder may hold a license on behalf of only one business entity during a given time period. The board may transfer the license issued pursuant to this subsection to the new business entity without …