West Virginia Filing Fees: RIA, IAR, Broker-Dealer & Form D (2026)
What it actually costs to register and renew in West Virginia. Fees are paid to the WV State Auditor, Securities Commission.
RIA firm registration
$200
at the national median
Per IAR
$105
$55 above the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$300
$50 above the national median
Per BD agent
$100
$40 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$125
$125 below the national median
Renewal
Varies
Reduced/different at renewal
Year-one cost scenarios in West Virginia
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in West Virginia
$200 firm + $105 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$500
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$200 firm + 3 × $105 IAR + IARD system fees
$800
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$300 firm + 5 × $100 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$800
Private fund Form D notice filing (West Virginia investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$125
Filing fees only. Excludes compliance-manual drafting, Form ADV preparation, consulting, legal, E&O, and FINRA membership costs. Verify amounts with the WV State Auditor, Securities Commission before filing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register as an investment adviser in West Virginia?
West Virginia charges $200 for investment adviser firm registration and $105 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $500 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the West Virginia IAR registration fee?
$105 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the WV State Auditor, Securities Commission. That is $55 above the national median. Note: IAR renewal $87
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in West Virginia?
$300 for the broker-dealer firm and $100 per registered agent, paid through CRD to the WV State Auditor, Securities Commission. FINRA membership and CRD fees are separate.
What is the West Virginia Form D / Blue Sky notice filing fee?
$125 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when West Virginia residents invest, plus the $160 NASAA EFD system fee. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does West Virginia charge the same fee to renew?
No — West Virginia renewal fees differ from initial registration. IAR renewal $87 Confirm current amounts with the WV State Auditor, Securities Commission before your renewal window.