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West Virginia Medical License Renewal, 2026

Biennial (2 years) renewal through the West Virginia Board of Medicine. Renewal closes June 30; MD renewal years are staggered by last name, A through L in even years and M through Z in odd years. Verified from the board's own pages, August 2026.

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Quick Facts: West Virginia Medical License Renewal
Medical Board West Virginia Board of Medicine
Renewal Cycle Biennial (2 years)
CME Hours Required 50 hours
Renewal Fee $400 (MD active status, 2-year renewal; inactive status is $150). DO renewal is also $400.00 plus a 2.25% processing fee when paying by credit card.
Processing Time Most MD renewal applications are processed within three business days (2026 Renewal FAQ). DO processing time not published on pages loaded.
Renewal Due June 30
Late fee No late fee as such for MDs: there is no late-renewal option. The license expires at 11:59 pm EDT June 30 and the physician must instead apply for reinstatement at $600 for an active status license. DO board: no late fee published on the pages loaded; failure to renew triggers automatic suspension under W. Va. Code 30-14-10, and reinstatement requires back fees plus a reinstatement fee set by board rule

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i Deadlines, fees, and what happens if you are late

When it is due
MD: staggered by last name. Physicians whose last names begin with A through L renew in even-numbered years; M through Z renew in odd-numbered years. The online renewal window opens in early May (May 6 in 2026) and closes promptly at 4:30 pm EDT on June 30; unrenewed licenses expire at 11:59 pm EDT on June 30. DO: license is valid for a term of 2 years and must be renewed by June 30 of the second year (W. Va. Code R. 24-1-4); the statute states renewal is biennial on or before July 1 (W. Va. Code 30-14-10), and the DO board requires the application and fees by June 30.
Fee
$400 (MD active status, 2-year renewal; inactive status is $150). DO renewal is also $400.00 plus a 2.25% processing fee when paying by credit card.
Late fee
No late fee as such for MDs: there is no late-renewal option. The license expires at 11:59 pm EDT June 30 and the physician must instead apply for reinstatement at $600 for an active status license. DO board: no late fee published on the pages loaded; failure to renew triggers automatic suspension under W. Va. Code 30-14-10, and reinstatement requires back fees plus a reinstatement fee set by board rule (amount not verified).
If you miss the deadline
None. The MD board states: "Because there is no grace period for practice after expiration, the Board strongly encourages early renewal" and "You may not practice medicine or surgery, write prescriptions or administer prescription drugs in West Virginia with an expired license under any circumstances." An expired MD may apply for reinstatement ($600 active) during the 12 months after expiration (July 1 through June 30 of the following year); applications are processed in order received, cannot be expedited, and any discrepant application waits for the next Licensure Committee meeting. The physician cannot practice until reinstatement is approved. For DOs, failure to renew operates as an automatic suspension of the license (W. Va. Code 30-14-10); restoration requires proof of CME for the prior two years, payment of all accumulated biennial fees, and a reinstatement fee per board rule.
Processing time
Most MD renewal applications are processed within three business days (2026 Renewal FAQ). DO processing time not published on pages loaded.
MD vs DO
This state runs separate MD and DO requirements. MD: 50 hours per 2-year cycle: at least 50 hours in Category 1, 3 hours of controlled substances. DO: 32 hours per 2-year cycle: at least 16 hours in Category 1, 3 hours of controlled substances.

1 Step-by-Step: Renewing Your West Virginia Medical License

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the West Virginia Board of Medicine:

  1. Complete your CME for the cycle (50 hours) (see details below)
  2. Log in to the West Virginia Board of Medicine renewal portal
  3. Complete the renewal application and answer the attestation questions
  4. Pay the renewal fee ($400 (MD active status, 2-year renewal; inactive status is $150))
  5. Submit and save your confirmation

2 West Virginia CME Requirements

MD: 50 hours per 2-year cycle.

DO: 32 hours per 2-year cycle.

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

These are the mistakes West Virginia physicians most commonly make during renewal:

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

When does my West Virginia MD license expire? ▾
At 11:59 pm EDT on June 30 of your renewal year: even-numbered years if your last name begins with A through L, odd-numbered years if it begins with M through Z. The online renewal window opens in early May and closes at 4:30 pm EDT on June 30.
How much does renewal cost? ▾
$400 for an active status MD license, $150 for inactive status, paid online by credit card only. DOs pay $400 plus a 2.25% credit card processing fee to the separate Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
What happens if I miss the deadline? ▾
Your license expires and there is no grace period; you may not practice, prescribe, or administer prescription drugs on an expired license under any circumstances. You may apply for reinstatement ($600 active) during the 12 months after expiration, but you cannot practice until it is approved, applications cannot be expedited, and discrepant applications wait for Licensure Committee review.
Do I have to finish my CME before I renew? ▾
Yes. The Board states you are not eligible to renew until all required CME for the two-year cycle is complete, including the 3-hour Board-approved controlled substance prescribing course if you prescribed controlled substances in WV during the cycle. No documents are uploaded at renewal, but keep records for the random CME audit.
Can my office manager renew for me? ▾
No. The Board states you are the only person authorized to renew your license, and it requires a personal email address that is not a delegate account. Login uses your last name, WVBOM license number, and the last four digits of your SSN.
I am a DO. Is my renewal different? ▾
Yes, entirely. DOs renew through the separate West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine: a 2-year license renewed by June 30 of the second year (your expiration year is on your license, not tied to your last name), $400 plus 2.25% card processing fee, via the D.O. Dashboard at wvbdosteo.org. CME is 32 hours per cycle (16 AOA Category 1) plus the 3-hour drug diversion course.

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✓ Where this comes from

From the board's own pages, August 2026. These are the primary sources we read:

Boards change fees and rules; always confirm on the board page before you pay. Report anything out of date to [email protected].

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