Contractor licenses in
Nevada
Nevada licenses or registers contractors statewide.
Search Nevada licenses (opens official site)
Official search run by Nevada State Contractors Board at app.nvcontractorsboard.com
Which work needs a license
The state licenses general, residential, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and concrete work.
Small jobs
Under $1,000
Repair or maintenance work valued under $1,000 including labor and materials is exempt, unless a building permit is required or other listed conditions apply.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Qualifying individual must pass the Business and Law exam and a trade exam for the classification, unless waived.
- Bond
- Set by the Board at approval, from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type and limit.
- Insurance
- Not confirmed
- Experience
- At least four full years of experience within the 15 years before applying.
State licensing agency
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Nevada State Contractors Board
All contractors, including general building (residential), plumbing, electrical and other specialty trades
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.