Contractor Information

City License

All person(s) performing construction activities are required to obtain a Municipal License with the City of Clarksburg.  The fee for this is $20 and the term is July 1st and ends June 30th of each fiscal year.  Business and Occupation Tax is paid on a quarterly basis and is calculated at a rate of 2%.  You can download the application here or contact the Tax and License Department at (304)624-1630.

West Virginia State License

In order to obtain a license for contracting activity, all contractors and subcontractors are required to first obtain a West Virginia State Contractor’s License. This license is awarded through the Contractor Licensing Board, B-749 Building 6, Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305 and can be reached by phone at 304-558-7890. This state contractor license must be attached to the City contractor application.