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Professional and Occupational Licenses 

Professional & Occupational License Resources 

Application Process
Handy reference describing the CPA application process and what to expect throughout the process.

Appraiser Apprentice Guide
These resources can aid an individual in becoming and practicing as an Appriaser Apprentice.

Appraiser Licensing Qualifications
An individual wishing to become a licensed Appraiser in WV can use this resource to determine the qualifications required.

Board of Occupational Therapy
The West Virginia Board of Occupational Therapy regulates and licenses persons providing occupational therapy services to the general public in the State of West Virginia. The Board's purposes are to protect consumers and promote quality of occupational therapy services, and to assure the highest degree of professional care and conduct on the part of ccupational therapist and occupational therapist assistants.

Board of Osteopathy
The West Virginia Board of Osteopathy licenses osteopathic physicians and osteopathic physician assistants. Find licensing information, complaint procedures, fee information, and more.

Board of Pharmacy
It is the duty of the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by the effective regulation of the practice of pharmacy; the licensure of pharmacists; the licensure and regulation of all sites or persons who distribute, manufacture, or sell drugs or devices used in the dispensing and administration of drugs or devices within the state of West Virginia.

Board of Respiratory Care
The mission of the West Virginia Board of Respiratory Care is to provide oversight of the licensing of respiratory care practitioners in the State of West Virginia. The Board is responsible for providing guidelines for licensing requirements, renewal of licenses, continuing education requirements and investigation and/or prosecution of license violations.

Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians
This rule establishes guidelines for the training, examination and procedures by which Animal Euthanasia Technicians may be certified by the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine. Further, it implements WV Code §30-10A-1 et. seq. and expands as well as defines qualifications for Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians. Series 5.

Coal Miner Certification Information
These are links to applications and information for Coal Miner Certification.

Contested Case Hearing Procedure Rule
This rule specifies the procedure for the adjudication of contested case of hearings before the Board. Series 2A.

Description of Spirits Catalog File Format
Spirits Catalog Download file - Record Layout Each record contained in the downloaded text file is in a "comma separated-ASCII format" that should be usable regardless of machine.

Exam Rules and Regulations
Checklist describing the CPA exam rules and regulations.

Examination and Licensing of Professional Surveyors
Examination and licensing of professional surveyors in West Virginia.

First Quarter Funeral Home Apprentice Evaluation
Use this form to perform an evaluation of a Funeral Home Apprentice for their first quarter of work experience.

Insurance Agent Reinstatement Form
Use this form to reinstate an insurance agent license due to suspension for non-compliance with continuing education requirements.

Licensing/Permitting Guide
If your profession or the specific work you do is regulated to protect West Virginia's citizens or resources, additional licenses, permits or special registrations may be required before you begin business operations. The resources available from this page should help you locate the additional state requirements for your business work although this site cannot guarantee that every requirement is listed here.

Medical Doctor Licensure Requirements
These rules were set forth in the West Virginia Medical Practice Act and describe the minimum qualifications for Medical Doctor licensure.

Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board
The primary purpose of the Board grounded on law (federal and state) is to protect the public good by developing and enforcing regulations to govern the practice of nursing home administration in West Virginia.

Optometrist Licensing
Information for the application, renewal, and verification of Optometrist licenses.

Organization and Operation Laws
This rule establishes guidelines for the organization, operation and licensing of veterinarians by the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine. Series 1.

Pesticide Exam Locations
Individuals wishing to take the Pesticide exam can use this document to find locations and schedules.

Physician Assistants Licensure Requirements
These rules were set forth in the West Virginia Medical Practice Act and describe the minimum qualifications for Physician Assistant licensure.

Podiatrist Licensure Requirements
These rules were set forth in the West Virginia Medical Practice Act and describe the minimum qualifications for Podiatrist licensure.

Practice Act
Practice Act Laws for Veterinarians.

Pre-License Education Information for Real Estate Salespersons
These educational qualifications are necessary before applying for a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License.

Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Checklist
A list of basic requirements that individuals must agree with in order to complete the first process of becoming a private investigator and security guard.

Professional Engineer Professional Development Reporting Form for Reinstatement Applicants
Registered Professional Engineers must submit this form documenting professional development hours to be eligible for license renewal.

Real Estate Education Pre-License Providers
This is a list of schools approved to offer the Pre-License Real Estate Courses required for licensure.

Registered Nurse Address Change Form
An RN can use this form to notify the Board if his/her address has changed. There is no charge for an address change, but it must be submitted in writing to the board office within thirty (30) days of the change.

Registration of Ministers Authorized to Perform Marriages
Information, requirements and instructions on how to register oneself to become a minister authorized to perform marriages.

Registration of Veterinary Technicians
This rule establishes the procedures by which Veterinary Technicians may be registered and regulated by the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine. Series 3.

Requirement for Licensure
Requirements for licensure for a speech and language pathologist and audiologist.

Salesperson Test Study Guide
A sample test for a car salesperson with answers and explanations.

Schedule of Fees
This rule establishes the fees to be charged by the Board. Series 6.

Seals Brochure
Requirements regarding the practice of architecture and engineering in West Virginia.

Standards of Practice Rules
This rule establishes the standards of practice and professional conduct required of veterinarians licensed and regulated by the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine. Series 4.

Statement on Standards of CPE Programs
Description of standards that are issued jointly by the AICPA and NASBA for titles that are regulated in the public interest and imposes a duty to maintain public confidence and current knowledge, skills, and abilities in all areas in which they provide services.

Vaccination Procedure of Dogs and Cats for Rabies
The purpose of this article is to establish a rabies vaccination procedure for dogs and cats and to check the spread of rabies for the immediate preservation of life, health and safety for the reason that rabies is spreading among dogs and cats, and becoming a menace and danger to people, livestock, poultry and game, and the provisions herein are designated to prevent the spread of rabies.