The West Virginia Secretary of State is responsible for administering several types of licenses and registrations. Here you will find links to the information regarding the different types.
Business Division Credit Service Organizations Purchasers of Future Payments Scrap Metal Dealer (Click here for Scrap Metal Dealer online search.) Licensing Division Athlete Agents Ministers Authorized to Perform Marriages Private Investigators and Security Guards
The list of licensing in other agencies is long and complex. Visit Business for West Virginia, West Virginia's online business exchange, to search for licenses by category or word search, and find links to the agencies that administer those requirements for licenses, permits, registrations and other authorizations required for specific activities in the state. At that site, select Apply for Licenses/Permits to begin your search.