Apply for West Virginia Licenses and Permits

Forming a West Virginia LLC for your business is not hard to do, but requires an understanding of the steps and legal requirements.  Check first to see if the name of the LLC is available and then files Articles of Organization with the West Viginia Secretary of State, then sign an LLC agreement for your West Virginia LLC that spells out the management and voting in your new company.  To find out more about forming a limited liability company in West Virginia, please visit our West Virginia LLC page.

It is a fact that in the State of West Virginia not all business owners need to obtain a business license. However, there are some that must obtain more than one, such as a county, city or state license. The determining factor is the business activity and the location in which you reside. The first step is to find the governing agency that will require a business license or certification, this can be discovered at State of West Virginia website, the required state business licenses are additionally available to be printed. Your business may be subject to taxation, this will be made clear once you find the entity that may require business licensing of you, the registration must be completed prior to commencing business, this can be done at the above address. Visit our West Virginia Business License webpage for more details on how to obtain a business license. Typically, you will need ownership information, tax payer information, the Federal Employer Identification Number, and other details in order to complete the applications. West Virginia Business License has specific details regarding what you will require.

The first step to becoming wed in West Virginia is to obtain the marriage license application. The mandated application can be obtained at the local County Clerk’s Office, ensure that you have cash or a major credit card as the fee is required at the time of application submittal. Both the bride and groom are obligated to apply in person for the marriage license and both must sign. Fortunately, there is no waiting period between the time the license is issued and when the marriage ceremony can occur. The ceremony must be solemnized by a duly appointed officiator in order to be lawful. A covenant marriage can be obtained by signing a special statement with a minister or marriage counselor. You can find details regarding how to receive your marriage license on our West Virginia Marriage License webpage.