Licensing, Registration & Commissioning 
Services Administered by the Secretary of State

The West Virginia Secretary of State is responsible for administering several licensing requirements.   Because the term "licensing" is interpreted in different ways, this index of licenses, registrations and commissions handled by this office will help you find what you are looking for, whether or not it is handled by our Licensing Section.  

Licenses, Registrations & Commissions at Secretary of State

Other Licenses 

The list of licensing in other agencies is long and complex.  Visit Business for West Virginia, West Virginia’s online business exchange, to search for licenses by category or word search, and find links to the agencies that administer those requirements for licenses, permits, registrations and other authorizations required for specific activities in the state.  At that site, select Apply for Licenses/Permits to begin your search.