​​​​The Office of Laboratory Services is pleased to announce the implementation of our online laboratory personnel licensing system.  LAB-PLUS (Laboratory Practitioner Licensing User Suite) is a comprehensive, automated system that streamlines the licensing process and provides real-time updates for license verification purposes.  The transition to LAB-PLUS will eliminate paper applications and renewal forms.

​Licensees will have 24/7 access to a user dashboard in which they can update demographic, contact, employment, and certification information, check application/license status, and download and print their licenses.  Licensees will renew via LAB-PLUS on their regular renewal date and must register for an account to renew.  Letters containing a one-time registration code is being mailed to licensees who have not yet registered approximately 2 months before their expiration date (until February 2027).

Licensees may register for an account at any time by completing a one-time code request form.

Renewal notices are mailed to registered licensees 60 days prior to expiration.

Laboratories will have 24/7 access to a laboratory dashboard where they can view and edit their employee roster, print licenses, and pay fees on behalf of their employees, if desired.

Please refer to these User Guides for more information:

Licensee - Individual Account

Laboratory Account​

Email us at dholsclp@wv.gov​ if you have questions or experience technical issues with LAB-PLUS.

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(Check current system status HERE)​

​​The Law 

To Obtain an Initial License

To Renew Your License 

To renew an existing license, licensees licensees must first register for an accountusing a unique one-time registration code.  Individuals who have not registered for an account at least 60 days before their license expiration date will receive a letter by mail containing the registration code.  If you have not yet received a letter with your code, click HERE to request it via email.  Once you have created your account, log in to LAB-PLUS to access the renewal application.  Please note that renewal applications cannot be completed until 60 days or less prior to license expiration.

Ten (10) hours of continuing education is required to renew a license.  A list of both free and paid CE options can be found HERE.  You may also order courses from the Office of Laboratory Services via the Training page.  Continuing education must be related to the licensees current job duties and the testing performed.  If you hold another professional license (e.g. Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, etc.), you may use the same applicable CE for your laboratory license renewal.  Please note that time spent performing laboratory inspections is not an acceptable source of CE.  Proficiency testing is not acceptable unless CE credits are issued upon completion.

Licensees will be required to upload copies of certificates, transcripts, or other evidence of completion, so be sure to have them ready before you begin the renewal application.  If documentation is unavailable, licensees may ask their employer to verify on their behalf within the application.

Fees

Important Information 

• Renewal applications are due by 15 days prior to expiration.
• Licenses renewed 14 or fewer days prior to expiration will automatically incur a $10 late fee.
  
• Once the license has expired, a $20 reinstatement fee is automatically assessed.
  

• Please allow two (2) week for processing of all license applications.
• You will receive a notice via email when you license has been issued or renewed.
• Inital applicants can log in to LAB-PLUS to view the status of each required component of the application.
• If your name has changed, you may update it via the user dashboard and the license will automatically regenerate using the new name.
• The secure online payment system will accept credit, debit, or electronic checks (ACH).  We also accept paper checks and money orders by mail or in-person.
• ​Applications will not be processed unless all applicable fees have been paid. 

LAB-PLUS User Guides

Additional Information 

Licensure Category Requirements Comparison Chart​​