West Virginia NASCLA General Contractors Exam![]() West Virginia NASCLA General Contractors Exam![]() State Requirements & Application Read More...Test Information Read More...Reciprocity Read More...Permitted Work Read More...![]() West Virginia NASCLA Complete Prep Course ComboThis package includes everything you need to pass both your trades and business and law exams. NASCLA is the National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies. Passing this open book test serves as your trades exam in 14 NASCLA member states.
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Study for and take your NASCLA West Virginia Commercial General Contractors Exam and West Virginia Business Law and Project Management Exam.
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Submit your NASCLA application. ![]()
Below are the most Frequently asked questions on the NASCLA Commercial Trades Exam.
Requirements: West Virginia Does not have any Experience Requirement. Contractors will need to take both the NASCLA trades exam and also the West Virginia Business Law. Under the West Virginia Classification of General Builder you can perform work on Residential and Commercial Structures. Contractor Initial License and Renewal Fee: $90.00 A wage bond is required in West Virginia for a contractor who has not been actively and actually engaged in construction work in West Virginia for at least one (1) year preceding the completion date of this application/affidavit form. If an employer meets one of the following, they shall be exempt from the requirements of this sub-section: (1) Has been in business in another state for at least five years; (2) Has at least $100,000 in assets; or (3) Is a subsidiary of a parent company that has been in business for at least five years. A wage bond is NOT required for a contractor who only performs residential (Single Family Dwelling) work. This bond is equal to the total of four (4) weeks gross payroll at full capacity or production, plus fifteen (15%) percent for benefits. Experience Requirements The NASCLA EXAM is accepted in 15 states. Each states will have specific Requirements for obtaining a license in their perspective state. To View the state requirements for the state in which you be licensed Select a Specific state to view the requirements. Website: NASCLA.ORGFees: $106
Test Information This test covers information in the 12 subject areas below. The questions are created from content in the 23 book set shown below the following chart.
The NASCLA exam is also accepted in the following states Arkansas, Arizona, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia Allows for the Construction of Commercial Properties. Check with state to see approval for additional classification of Residential Builder. Some states may allow Residential Building holding a Commercial license. |