West Virginia licensing facts
How regulation is organized
West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board regulates the credentials recorded for West Virginia: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use West Virginia license verification; renewal uses West Virginia licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is RN/APRN Board cycle; LPN annual cycle The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
West Virginia license verification is the reviewed public verification route for West Virginia. The destination is hosted on wvrnboard.wv.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For West Virginia, the recorded renewal cycle is RN/APRN Board cycle; LPN annual cycle The named renewal route is West Virginia licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is RN renewal $90; confirm LPN fees with the separate LPN Board..
CE or competence
The reviewed West Virginia continuing-education or competence rule is: RN generally 12 hours per renewal; LPN 24 hours every two years plus specified topic and practice requirements. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board |
| Public verification | West Virginia official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | RN/APRN Board cycle; LPN annual cycle |
| Renewal deadline | 2026 RN/APRN: May 1–June 30. LPN generally March 1–June 30 annually. |
| Continuing competence | RN generally 12 hours per renewal; LPN 24 hours every two years plus specified topic and practice requirements. |
| Fees | RN renewal $90; confirm LPN fees with the separate LPN Board. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | RN: (304) 744-0900; LPN: (304) 558-3572 |
| Physical location | RN Board: 5001 MacCorkle Avenue SW, South Charleston, WV 25309; LPN Board: 101 Dee Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25311 |
| Mailing address | RN Board: 5001 MacCorkle Avenue SW, South Charleston, WV 25309; LPN Board: 101 Dee Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25311 |
| Primary official domains | wvrnboard.wv.gov |
How to verify a West Virginia nursing license
West Virginia license verification is the reviewed public verification route for West Virginia. The destination is hosted on wvrnboard.wv.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use West Virginia licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia credential type | For West Virginia, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For West Virginia, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For West Virginia, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | RN/APRN Board cycle; LPN annual cycle. 2026 RN/APRN: May 1–June 30. LPN generally March 1–June 30 annually. | For West Virginia, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | West Virginia is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains West Virginia or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For West Virginia, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board, West Virginia official license verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live West Virginia verification date. | For West Virginia, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
West Virginia nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: West Virginia official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- Every action must be routed to the regulator for the credential.
- West Virginia has split RN/APRN and LPN authorities.
Continuing education or continuing competence
RN generally 12 hours per renewal; LPN 24 hours every two years plus specified topic and practice requirements.
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
West Virginia license by endorsement
The reviewed West Virginia credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use West Virginia license verification for the public record and West Virginia licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is wvrnboard.wv.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is RN/APRN Board cycle; LPN annual cycle
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
West Virginia is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is RN/APRN Board cycle; LPN annual cycle and the authority model is Split authority by nursing credential. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | RN | $90 | Current RN Board fee schedule. Official source ↗ |
| Endorsement with temporary permit | RN | $125 | Current RN Board fee schedule. Official source ↗ |
| Reinstatement | RN | $115 | Current RN Board fee schedule. Official source ↗ |
West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board contact and location
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3 reviewed official destinations for West Virginia
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Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026West Virginia licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in West Virginia?
West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board. West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board is the responsible licensing authority. Every action must be routed to the regulator for the credential.
What is the reviewed West Virginia license lookup?
West Virginia official license verification. West Virginia license verification is the reviewed public verification route for West Virginia. The destination is hosted on wvrnboard.wv.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use West Virginia licensing or renewal portal.
When is a West Virginia nursing license renewed?
RN/APRN Board cycle; LPN annual cycle. 2026 RN/APRN: May 1–June 30. LPN generally March 1–June 30 annually.
What CE or competence applies in West Virginia?
RN generally 12 hours per renewal; LPN 24 hours every two years plus specified topic and practice requirements.
What fee information is published for West Virginia?
RN renewal $90; confirm LPN fees with the separate LPN Board.
How can I contact the nursing authority in West Virginia?
West Virginia RN Board and West Virginia LPN Board publishes RN: (304) 744-0900; LPN: (304) 558-3572 and RN Board: 5001 MacCorkle Avenue SW, South Charleston, WV 25309; LPN Board: 101 Dee Drive, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25311.