It issues state licenses for general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors and roofing contractors. Use the official lookup below to check a contractor. Information as of October 6, 2026.
Search the official NSCB license lookup by license number, company name, or principal or qualified individual name. source Every Nevada license carries a monetary limit, the largest contract the contractor may take on a single site for a single client. source
Confirm the record is active and the class matches the job (A General Engineering or B General Building or B-2 Residential and Small Commercial or B-7 Residential Remodeling or AB General Building and General Engineering or C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs). The board's own record governs. A license is required for jobs above Repair or maintenance work under $1,000 including labor and materials is exempt, unless it needs a building permit, is trade work such as plumbing, electrical or HVAC, or is part of a larger project of $500 or more. source
Check the bond and insurance on the record against the state minimums: License bond set by the Board at approval, from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type, monetary limit and finance. source Proof of workers' compensation (industrial insurance) coverage, or a signed exemption affidavit if exempt; no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
File a complaint against a licensed contractor with the Nevada State Contractors Board; an investigator reviews it and may visit the jobsite. source
Homeowner protections in Nevada
The Residential Recovery Fund can pay a homeowner actual damages up to $40,000 for a violation by a licensed residential contractor. source
To use the Recovery Fund, file a complaint with the Board within 4 years after the work was completed. source
With a Nevada court judgment, apply to the Recovery Fund within 2 years of the judgment. source
Homeowners who pulled the building permit themselves or built as owner-builder cannot claim from the Recovery Fund. source
On owner-occupied home improvement jobs, a down payment cannot exceed $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less, unless the contractor posts a $100,000 consumer protection bond. source
Get licensed
For a general contractor working in Nevada.
Apply to Nevada State Contractors Board as a A General Engineering or B General Building or B-2 Residential and Small Commercial or B-7 Residential Remodeling or AB General Building and General Engineering or C-3 Carpentry, Maintenance and Minor Repairs.
Qualifier must pass the Business and Law (CMS) exam and the the requested classification trade exam, given by PSI, unless a waiver applies. source
Experience: at least 4 full years of experience as a journeyman, supervising employee or contractor in the requested classification, within the last 15 year. source
Post a license bond set by the Board at approval, from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type, monetary limit and finance. source
Carry proof of workers' compensation (industrial insurance) coverage, or a signed exemption affidavit if exempt; no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
Pay the application fee, nonrefundable: $300. source
License expires 2 years after issue and is renewed every 2 years. source
Other trades
Electrical: state license, $1,000 bond, $300 fee. Requirements
Plumbing: state license, $1,000 bond, $300 fee. Requirements
HVAC: state license, $1,000 bond, $300 fee. Requirements
Roofing: state license, $1,000 bond, $300 fee. Requirements
Requirements by trade
General contractorSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
Qualifier must pass the Business and Law (CMS) exam and the the requested classification trade exam, given by PSI, unless a waiver applie. source
Experience
At least 4 full years of experience as a journeyman, supervising employee or contractor in the requested classification, within the last 15 year. source
Bond
License bond set by the Board at approval, from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type, monetary limit and finance. source
Insurance
Proof of workers' compensation (industrial insurance) coverage, or a signed exemption affidavit if exempt; no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
Renewal
License expires 2 years after issue and is renewed every 2 year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement: the trade exam and experience certificates can be waived for a qualifier actively licensed 4 years in a state Nevada rates substantially equivalent for the classification requested (the equivalency chart covers AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, HI, LA, NM, NC, SC, TN, WV). source
$150 (Late renewal fee for an active license). source
$200 (Residential Recovery Fund assessment for residential contractors with a monetary limit up to $1,000,000, every 2 year). source
$200 (Administrative fee every 2 years if a cash deposit is posted instead of a surety bond). source
Not found on an official source. Exam fees are paid to PSI; amount not found on an official source.
ElectricalSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
Qualifier must pass the Business and Law (CMS) exam and the C-2 Electrical trade exam, given by PSI, unless a waiver applie. source
Experience
At least 4 full years of experience as a journeyman, supervising employee or contractor in C-2 Electrical, within the last 15 year. source
Bond
License bond set by the Board at approval, from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type, monetary limit and finance. source
Insurance
Proof of workers' compensation (industrial insurance) coverage, or a signed exemption affidavit if exempt; no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
Renewal
License expires 2 years after issue and is renewed every 2 year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement: the trade exam and experience certificates can be waived for a qualifier actively licensed 4 years in a state Nevada rates substantially equivalent for C-2 Electrical (the equivalency chart covers AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, HI, LA, NM, NC, SC, TN, WV). source
$150 (Late renewal fee for an active license). source
$200 (Residential Recovery Fund assessment for residential contractors with a monetary limit up to $1,000,000, every 2 year). source
$200 (Administrative fee every 2 years if a cash deposit is posted instead of a surety bond). source
Not found on an official source. Exam fees are paid to PSI; amount not found on an official source.
PlumbingSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
Qualifier must pass the Business and Law (CMS) exam and the C-1 Plumbing and Heating trade exam, given by PSI, unless a waiver applie. source
Experience
At least 4 full years of experience as a journeyman, supervising employee or contractor in C-1 Plumbing and Heating, within the last 15 year. source
Bond
License bond set by the Board at approval, from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type, monetary limit and finance. source
Insurance
Proof of workers' compensation (industrial insurance) coverage, or a signed exemption affidavit if exempt; no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
Renewal
License expires 2 years after issue and is renewed every 2 year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement: the trade exam and experience certificates can be waived for a qualifier actively licensed 4 years in a state Nevada rates substantially equivalent for C-1 Plumbing and Heating (the equivalency chart covers AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, HI, LA, NM, NC, SC, TN, WV). source
$150 (Late renewal fee for an active license). source
$200 (Residential Recovery Fund assessment for residential contractors with a monetary limit up to $1,000,000, every 2 year). source
$200 (Administrative fee every 2 years if a cash deposit is posted instead of a surety bond). source
Not found on an official source. Exam fees are paid to PSI; amount not found on an official source.
HVACSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
Qualifier must pass the Business and Law (CMS) exam and the C-21 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade exam, given by PSI, unless a waiver applie. source
Experience
At least 4 full years of experience as a journeyman, supervising employee or contractor in C-21 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, within the last 15 year. source
Bond
License bond set by the Board at approval, from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type, monetary limit and finance. source
Insurance
Proof of workers' compensation (industrial insurance) coverage, or a signed exemption affidavit if exempt; no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
Renewal
License expires 2 years after issue and is renewed every 2 year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement: the trade exam and experience certificates can be waived for a qualifier actively licensed 4 years in a state Nevada rates substantially equivalent for C-21 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (the equivalency chart covers AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, HI, LA, NM, NC, SC, TN, WV). source
$150 (Late renewal fee for an active license). source
$200 (Residential Recovery Fund assessment for residential contractors with a monetary limit up to $1,000,000, every 2 year). source
$200 (Administrative fee every 2 years if a cash deposit is posted instead of a surety bond). source
Not found on an official source. Exam fees are paid to PSI; amount not found on an official source.
RoofingSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
Qualifier must pass the Business and Law (CMS) exam and the C-15 Roofing and Siding trade exam, given by PSI, unless a waiver applie. source
Experience
At least 4 full years of experience as a journeyman, supervising employee or contractor in C-15 Roofing and Siding, within the last 15 year. source
Bond
License bond set by the Board at approval, from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type, monetary limit and finance. source
Insurance
Proof of workers' compensation (industrial insurance) coverage, or a signed exemption affidavit if exempt; no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
Renewal
License expires 2 years after issue and is renewed every 2 year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement: the trade exam and experience certificates can be waived for a qualifier actively licensed 4 years in a state Nevada rates substantially equivalent for the classification requested (the equivalency chart covers AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, HI, LA, NM, NC, SC, TN, WV). source
$150 (Late renewal fee for an active license). source
$200 (Residential Recovery Fund assessment for residential contractors with a monetary limit up to $1,000,000, every 2 year). source
$200 (Administrative fee every 2 years if a cash deposit is posted instead of a surety bond). source
Not found on an official source. Exam fees are paid to PSI; amount not found on an official source.
Questions
Does Nevada require a contractor license?
Yes, in most cases Nevada requires a state license for general contractors. Repair or maintenance work under $1,000 including labor and materials is exempt, unless it needs a building permit, is trade work such as plumbing, electrical or HVAC, or is part of a larger project of $500 or more. The Nevada State Contractors Board issues it as one of several credentials, such as A General Engineering, B General Building or B-2 Residential and Small Commercial.
How do I look up a contractor license in Nevada?
The Nevada State Contractors Board keeps the record for general contractors in Nevada. Use the official lookup linked in the Look up a license table, and treat the board's own record as final.
How do I look up an electrician license in Nevada?
The Nevada State Contractors Board keeps the record for electrical contractors in Nevada.
How do I look up a plumbing license in Nevada?
The Nevada State Contractors Board keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Nevada.
Does Nevada have an HVAC license?
The Nevada State Contractors Board keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Nevada.
Do roofers need a license in Nevada?
The Nevada State Contractors Board keeps the record for roofing contractors in Nevada.