# W. Va. Code § 30-18-9: Renewal of license

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S9

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-18-9
- **Heading:** Renewal of license
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 18 / Section 9

## Text

A license granted under the provisions of this article shall be in effect for two years from the date the certificate of license is issued and may be renewed for a period of two years by the Secretary of State upon application, in such form as the secretary may prescribe, and upon payment of the fee and the filing of the surety bond or proof of liability insurance. At the time of applying for renewal of a license, the Secretary of State may require any person to provide additional information to reflect any changes in the original application or any previous renewal. Any fee charged by the Secretary of State for renewal of a license shall not exceed $50.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-1 §30-18-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-2 §30-18-2. Eligibility requirements for license to conduct the private investigation business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-3 §30-18-3. Application requirements for a license to conduct the private investigation business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-4 §30-18-4. Requirements for employees conducting the private investigation business under a firm license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-5 §30-18-5. Eligibility requirements to be licensed to conduct security guard business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-6 §30-18-6. Application requirements for a license to conduct security guard business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-7 §30-18-7. Requirements for employees conducting security guard business under a firm license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-8 §30-18-8. Prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-9 §30-18-9. Renewal of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-10 §30-18-10. Authority of Secretary of State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-11 §30-18-11. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-12 §30-18-12. Action for damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-13 §30-18-13. Disposition of fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S13.md)

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