How to get a contractor license in Nevada
The short version: 1) Experience 2) Financial statement 3) Bond. (source: NSCB License Application Form (opens in a new tab), source: NSCB: License Requirements (opens in a new tab), source: NSCB: Bonds (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the NSCB website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Use the NSCB License Search, then check the classification and that the job is within the contractor's monetary limit. (source: NSCB (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Nevada State Contractors Board sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Experience The qualifier needs at least 4 years of experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor in the classification within the last 15 years. (source: NSCB License Application Form (opens in a new tab))
- Financial statement Every application needs a financial statement, based on the monetary limit requested. (source: NSCB: License Requirements (opens in a new tab), source: NSCB License Application Form (opens in a new tab))
- Bond File the bond amount the Board sets. (source: NSCB: Bonds (opens in a new tab))
The exam
An exam is required. Exams are run by PSI. (source: NSCB: License Requirements (opens in a new tab))
- Business and Law (CMS) exam
- Trade exam
- For B or B-2, passing the NASCLA exam can waive the trade exam. (source: NSCB License Application Form (opens in a new tab))
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| License application Non-refundable. Exam fees are paid separately to PSI. | $300 (source: NSCB License Application Form (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Bonds and insurance
Bond: Required. Set by the Board, from $1,000 to $500,000. Residential pool and spa contractors also need a $10,000 to $400,000 consumer protection bond. (source: NSCB: Bonds (opens in a new tab))
Common questions
Can an out-of-state contractor get licensed by endorsement?
Yes, if the qualifier has been licensed in an equivalent state for the past 4 years with no discipline. It can waive the trade exam and experience certificates. (source: NSCB: License Requirements (opens in a new tab), source: NSCB License Application Form (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- NSCB (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- NSCB: License Requirements (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- NSCB: Bonds (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- NSCB License Application Form (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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