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Does West Virginia require a septic license?
Yes. West Virginia requires septic installers to hold a state credential issued by the West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services. West Virginia certifies septic installers in two classes through the Office of Environmental Health Services.
Who licenses septic contractors in West Virginia?
West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services.
West Virginia's septic credentials:
- Class I installer certification
- Class II installer certification
How to check a septic contractor's license in West Virginia
- Open the West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services lookup.
- Search by the contractor's name, the license holder's name or the license number.
- Check the license type covers your job (installation, pumping or inspection) and that the status is active.
- If the contractor's business name doesn't come up, ask which person on staff holds the license: several states license individuals, not companies.
Septic permits in West Virginia
A contractor license says who may do septic work; a permit authorizes a specific system. In West Virginia, permits for new systems, replacements and most repairs come from the local health department or the state agency office that covers the property. Ask your installer to pull the permit and include the fee in the quote.
Licensed septic companies in West Virginia
The Septic Guide lists 961 septic companies and licensed professionals in West Virginia, 961 matched to the state's published list. Source list: OEHS certified septic installer list. This is what we could match as of October 2026, not an official count.
- Berkeley County (88)
- Monongalia County (52)
- Preston County (50)
- Jefferson County (47)
- Greenbrier County (37)
- Jackson County (28)
- Raleigh County (28)
- Upshur County (28)
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West Virginia septic licensing: common questions
Do you need a license to install septic systems in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia requires septic installers to hold a state credential issued by the West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services. West Virginia certifies septic installers in two classes through the Office of Environmental Health Services.
Who issues septic licenses in West Virginia?
The West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services issues West Virginia's septic credentials: Class I installer certification; Class II installer certification.
How do I check a septic contractor's license in West Virginia?
Open the West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services lookup. Search by the contractor's name, the license holder's name or the license number. Check the license type covers your job (installation, pumping or inspection) and that the status is active. If the contractor's business name doesn't come up, ask which person on staff holds the license: several states license individuals, not companies.
How many licensed septic contractors are in West Virginia?
The Septic Guide lists 961 septic companies and licensed septic professionals in West Virginia, 961 of them matched to the West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services list (data as of October 2026). This counts what we could match; it is not an official total.
Do you need a permit for a septic system in West Virginia?
New septic systems, replacements and most repairs need a permit before work starts. The permit comes from the local health department or the state agency office that covers your property, and the permit, not the contractor license, is what authorizes a specific job.
Sources: West Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services; state license lists loaded into The Septic Guide. See how we verify licenses.