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
$250
$50 above the national median
Per IAR
$65
$5 above the national median
Broker-dealer firm
$250
at the national median
Per BD agent
$65
$15 above the national median
Form D / Blue Sky notice
$250
at the national median
Renewal
$250
Same as initial registration
Year-one cost scenarios in West Virginia
Solo state-registered RIA (1 IAR) in West Virginia
$250 firm + $65 IAR + $150 IARD system + $45 IAR system
$510
RIA with 3 investment adviser representatives
$250 firm + 3 × $65 IAR + IARD system fees
$730
Broker-dealer with 5 registered agents
$250 firm + 5 × $65 agent (excludes FINRA/CRD fees)
$575
Private fund Form D notice filing (West Virginia investors)
State Blue Sky notice fee, due within 15 days of first sale
$250
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 $250 for investment adviser firm registration and $65 per investment adviser representative. Adding FINRA IARD system fees ($150 firm, $45 per IAR), a solo RIA should budget roughly $510 in year-one filing fees, excluding legal, consulting, and compliance-manual costs.
What is the West Virginia IAR registration fee?
$65 per investment adviser representative, paid through IARD to the WV State Auditor, Securities Commission. That is $5 above the national median.
What does a broker-dealer pay to register in West Virginia?
$250 for the broker-dealer firm and $65 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?
$250 per offering for a Regulation D 506(b) or 506(c) notice filing when West Virginia residents invest. The notice is generally due within 15 days of the first sale in the state.
Does West Virginia charge the same fee to renew?
Yes — West Virginia charges the same amounts at annual renewal, so a solo RIA should plan on roughly $510 per year in recurring state and IARD fees.