Does West Virginia require registration for Home Services telemarketers?

West Virginia does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

What is the penalty per violation in West Virginia?

Up to $500 per violation (or $3,000 for willful violations).

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West Virginia Telecom Compliance Guide

Q: What are the top compliance violations for Home Services operators in West Virginia?

Calling DNC-registered homeowners Door-to-door follow-up calls without consent Post-disaster solicitation restrictions (some states)

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated 2025

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Home Services Telemarketing Compliance in West Virginia

HVAC, roofing, plumbing, and home services telemarketing compliance in West Virginia

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$3,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Scrub National DNC Registry before all cold calling campaigns

✓Check for state-level DNC list requirements

✓Register as telemarketer if state requires

✓Call only during permitted hours in recipient's timezone

✓Obtain written consent before sending marketing SMS

✓Honor all do-not-call requests immediately

✓Use accurate caller ID — display business name or number

✓Disclose company name within first 30 seconds of call

✓Do not use prerecorded messages without prior written consent

✓Maintain records of consent and opt-out requests

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Calling DNC-registered homeowners

✗Door-to-door follow-up calls without consent

✗Post-disaster solicitation restrictions (some states)

✗Calling outside permitted hours

✗No identification at start of call

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPANo

RegistrationNot Required

Class ActionsNot specified

Consent Requirements→Registration Details→DNC List→

Home Services Enforcement in West Virginia

Appalachian Home Services LLC

$120,000

Jun 2024

prerecorded messagesregistration violation

Home services company penalized for unregistered prerecorded message campaigns.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →