Certified Nurse-Midwife / West Virginia
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West Virginia Certified Nurse-Midwife License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Provides prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. Scope varies by state.

What the West Virginia data shows for Certified Nurse-Midwifes

West Virginia sets the entry bar for certified nurse-midwifes at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under West Virginia's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

The initial price tag is $100 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in West Virginia, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

There's no published reciprocity list here - West Virginia reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Certified Nurse-Midwife · West Virginia

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in West Virginia

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with West Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Certified Nurse-Midwife in West Virginia? ▼
West Virginia's requirements cover 1000 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $100. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Certified Nurse-Midwife in West Virginia? ▼
To become a licensed certified nurse-midwife in West Virginia, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the West Virginia licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Certified Nurse-Midwife license to West Virginia from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for certified nurse-midwifes in West Virginia - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the West Virginia licensing board for the current process.
Does West Virginia require a background check for Certified Nurse-Midwife licensing? ▼
Yes, West Virginia requires a criminal background check as part of the certified nurse-midwife licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Certified Nurse-Midwife in West Virginia is one requirement row in a certified nurse-midwife-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the West Virginia licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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