TradeGuardWest Virginia subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in West Virginia, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in West Virginia
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board licenses GCs for commercial work. Residential work requires separate registration.
West Virginia is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required with license application
- WVCLB: West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board
- WVBEP: WV Bureau of Employment Programs
Summary for West Virginia
License required for commercial work. Federal OSHA applies.
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West Virginia compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in West Virginia?+
West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board licenses GCs for commercial work. Residential work requires separate registration.
Does West Virginia follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
West Virginia is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in West Virginia?+
Yes. Bond required with license application
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant West Virginia agencies before relying on them.