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The renewal portal opens on November 1.","question":"When do I need to renew my license?"},{"answer":"20 contact hours are required every two years (reporting occurs in even-numbered years).","question":"How many CEUs are required for renewal?"},{"answer":"The fee is $55 if paid in November and $65 if paid in December.","question":"What is the cost of renewal?"},{"answer":"Log in to the portal, go to the 'Request' tab, select 'Upgrade,' upload your RRT credential, and pay a $10 fee.","question":"How do I upgrade from CRT to RRT status?"}],"fee_payment_url":"https://www.wvborc.com/","fingerprint_delay_weeks":"2-4","fingerprint_fee":"$35-$50 (varies by state)","fingerprint_method_in_state":"LiveScan (IdentoGO)","fingerprint_method_out_of_state":"IdentoGO Out-of-State Live Scan (adds ~$39.95 fee) OR FD-258 hard card via mail (tip: moisturize hands for days prior to reduce smudge rejects)","fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","fingerprint_vendor":"IdentoGO (IDEMIA)","fingerprint_vendor_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","initial_fee_amount":100.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":"$100 application/license fee","last_updated":"2026-02-25","last_verified":"2026-02-25","license_duration":"2 Years","licensing_pathway":"endorsement","payload_url":"https://statelicensingreference.com/api/west-virginia-rrt.json","processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Respiratory Therapist","provisional_info":"Many states offer a limited permit or provisional license for new graduates waiting to take the NBRC. 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