Getting licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in West Virginia means applying through the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles West Virginia licensing and credentialing for you.
Official WV boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses websiteHow to get licensed in West Virginia
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, national APRN certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, West Virginia issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
The WV board sets West Virginia's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$35
An estimate; confirm current fees with the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your West Virginia NP license
Once you're licensed, the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- APRN licenses and prescriptive authority renew May 1 to June 30 of odd-numbered years (e.g. 2027, 2029); the APRN license lapses automatically if the underlying RN license lapses
- Renewal fee
- $90 biennial APRN renewal plus $125 prescriptive authority renewal; the WV RN renewal fee is waived for nurses who keep an active WV APRN license (late fee: Reinstatement from lapsed status $115)
- Continuing education (CE)
- 24 contact hours every two years: 12 in pharmacotherapeutics and 12 in clinical management (renewal period July 1 of an odd year to June 30 of the next odd year)
- 12 contact hours in pharmacotherapeutics (advanced pharmacology), including drug diversion and best-practice prescribing for prescriptive authority
- 12 contact hours in clinical management (assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluation)
- 3 hours in drug diversion, best-practice prescribing and opioid antagonist training within 1 year of initial licensure (if you prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances)
- How to renew
- Online through the WV RN Board Nurse Portal during the May 1 to June 30 window; CE is tracked in CE BrokerOpen the renewal portal
- NoteA West Virginia RN license or active multistate RN license from a compact state must be maintained (WV RNs renew in even-numbered years)
- NoteNational certification must be maintained to hold the APRN license
- NotePrescribing Schedule II-V drugs requires a separate DEA registration and registration with the WV Controlled Substance Monitoring Program
- NoteCollaborative agreements must be maintained on site and the Board notified when they start or end
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesWV RN Board - License & Registration RenewalsWV RN Board - Fees & WaiversWV RN Board - Continuing EducationWV RN Board - Prescriptive Authority
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Nurse Practitioner credentialing & payer enrollment in West Virginia
A West Virginia license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your West Virginia license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your West Virginia license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in West Virginia. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with West Virginia Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles West Virginia licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your West Virginia license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire West Virginia application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
West Virginia nurse practitioner licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get an NP license / APRN authorization in West Virginia?
Most West Virginia nurse practitioner applications take about 45 days once the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses nurse practitioners in West Virginia?
Nurse practitioners in West Virginia are licensed by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the West Virginia nurse practitioner application fee?
As an estimate, the West Virginia nurse practitioner application fee is around $35. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses before you apply.
How do I renew my West Virginia NP license / APRN authorization?
In West Virginia, renewals are filed with the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. How to renew: Online through the WV RN Board Nurse Portal during the May 1 to June 30 window; CE is tracked in CE Broker. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: APRN licenses and prescriptive authority renew May 1 to June 30 of odd-numbered years (e.g. 2027, 2029); the APRN license lapses automatically if the underlying RN license lapses. Renewal fee: $90 biennial APRN renewal plus $125 prescriptive authority renewal; the WV RN renewal fee is waived for nurses who keep an active WV APRN license (late fee: Reinstatement from lapsed status $115). Continuing education: 24 contact hours every two years: 12 in pharmacotherapeutics and 12 in clinical management (renewal period July 1 of an odd year to June 30 of the next odd year). Required topics include 12 contact hours in pharmacotherapeutics (advanced pharmacology), including drug diversion and best-practice prescribing for prescriptive authority; 12 contact hours in clinical management (assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluation); 3 hours in drug diversion, best-practice prescribing and opioid antagonist training within 1 year of initial licensure (if you prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances). This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CE hours do I need to renew an NP license in West Virginia?
24 CE hours. The West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses publishes the requirement as: 24 contact hours every two years: 12 in pharmacotherapeutics and 12 in clinical management (renewal period July 1 of an odd year to June 30 of the next odd year). Required topics include 12 contact hours in pharmacotherapeutics (advanced pharmacology), including drug diversion and best-practice prescribing for prescriptive authority; 12 contact hours in clinical management (assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluation); 3 hours in drug diversion, best-practice prescribing and opioid antagonist training within 1 year of initial licensure (if you prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances). Last verified October 3, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CE hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a West Virginia nurse practitioner license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does nurse practitioner credentialing involve in West Virginia?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In West Virginia that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — West Virginia Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a West Virginia license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in West Virginia — including by telehealth — you typically need a West Virginia license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle West Virginia nurse practitioner licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every West Virginia license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the West Virginia application and payer enrollment end to end.