How to get a roofing license in Nevada
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Nevada State Contractors Board licenses roofing contractors in Nevada. Repair or maintenance work under $1,000 including labor and materials is exempt, unless it needs a building permit or is part of a larger project of $500 or more; whether a roofing job needs a permit is set locally.
Who licenses roofing work in Nevada
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Nevada State Contractors Board official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
| When a license is needed | Repair or maintenance work under $1,000 including labor and materials is exempt, unless it needs a building permit or is part of a larger project of $500 or more; whether a roofing job needs a permit is set locally. source |
| License types | C-15 Roofing and Siding |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Nevada State Contractors Board as a C-15 Roofing and Siding.
- Qualifier must pass the Business and Law (CMS) exam and the C-15 Roofing and Siding 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 C-15 Roofing and Siding, 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
Roofing requirements in Nevada
| 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 |
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Nevada?
- Nevada State Contractors Board licenses roofing contractors in Nevada. Repair or maintenance work under $1,000 including labor and materials is exempt, unless it needs a building permit or is part of a larger project of $500 or more; whether a roofing job needs a permit is set locally.
- How do I check a roofing license in Nevada?
- The Nevada State Contractors Board keeps the record for roofing contractors in Nevada. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Nevada?
- $300 (Application fee, nonrefundable). $600 (License fee, paid after approval, covers 2 year). $600 (Renewal fee, every 2 year). $150 (Late renewal fee for an active license). $200 (Residential Recovery Fund assessment for residential contractors with a monetary limit up to $1,000,000, every 2 year). $200 (Administrative fee every 2 years if a cash deposit is posted instead of a surety bond).
- How much experience do you need for a roofing license in Nevada?
- 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.
- How often does a roofing license renew in Nevada?
- License expires 2 years after issue and is renewed every 2 years.
Other trades in Nevada
- General contractor license in Nevada
- Electrical license in Nevada
- Plumbing license in Nevada
- HVAC license in Nevada
- All Nevada trades
Roofing license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/
- https://app.nvcontractorsboard.com/Clients/NVSCB/Public/ContractorLicenseSearch/ContractorLicenseSearch.aspx
- https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NAC/NAC-624.html
- https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-624.html
- https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-requirements/
- https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/bonds/
- https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/faq-for-general-requirements/
- https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/licensure-by-endorsement/
- https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/New-License-Application.pdf
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.