W. Va. Code R. § 11-13-5 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Required Documentation for a Waiver of Initial Licensing Fees for Military Families

5.1. An individual requesting a military family waiver of the initial licensing fee shall submit a completed MFW form and all appropriate documentation and information specified in this section.

5.2. To establish eligibility for a military family waiver of the initial licensing fee, an individual shall submit the following documentation to the Board:

5.2.1. If the applicant is the service member, the applicant's DD-214 form, NGB-22 form, a copy of the applicant's current military orders or other official military documentation satisfactory to the Board demonstrating the service member's qualifying past or current military service;

5.2.2. If the applicant is the spouse of a service member, the applicant must submit:

5.2.2.a. The service member's DD-214 form, NGB-22 form, a copy of the service member's current military orders or other official military documentation satisfactory to the Board demonstrating the service member's qualifying past or current military service; and

5.2.2.b. A copy of the certificate of marriage between the applicant and the service member.

5.2.3. If the applicant is the surviving spouse of a service member and has not remarried, the applicant must submit:

5.2.3.a. The decedent service member's DD-1300 form or substantially equivalent official military report of casualty form, or a certified copy of the death certificate for the decedent service member plus the decedent service member's DD-214 form, NGB-22 form or other official military documentation satisfactory to the Board demonstrating the decedent service member's qualifying past military service;

5.2.3.b. A copy of the certificate of marriage between the applicant and the decedent service member; and

5.2.3.c. A notarized affidavit from the applicant verifying that the applicant has not remarried.

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W. Va. Code R. § 11-13-5