Nevada Contractor License FAQ

Q: Are contractors required to be bonded in Nevada?

According to the Nevada Contractors Board , contractors are required to be bonded. The amount can vary from $1,000 to $500,000. This variation is based on the type of license, monetary limit, past, present, or future responsibility, experience, and character of the applicant.

What is the maximum amount of work an unlicensed contractor can perform in Nevada?

In almost all cases in Nevada, you are required to have a contractor’s license. There are exceptions to certain scenarios that are under $1,000, but if you plan to perform work in Nevada you should get your Nevada contractor license.

Does the NASCLA exam qualify you for a residential and commercial license in Nevada?

Nevada’s contractor license types are broken out in B-General Building and B-2 Residential Small Commercial. The NASCLA exam can be used for the trades exam for either the B-General Building or B-2 Residential Small Commercial licenses.

Are contractors required to be bonded in Nevada?

According to the Nevada Contractors Board, contractors are required to be bonded. The amount can vary from $1,000 to $500,000. This variation is based on the type of license, monetary limit, past, present, or future responsibility, experience, and character of the applicant.

Do I need letters of reference to become a contractor in Nevada?

The Certification of Work Experience Forms must include a statement on the work performed and signed by the certification party. Although not a letter of reference, you should think about the references you would like to complete this section of the application.

What type of work experience do you need to get your contractor license in Nevada?

Contractors are required to have four (4) full years of experience in the classification in which they are applying for.

You are required to submit four (4) Certification of Work Experience Forms for each qualifier; or a current masters certification issued by a governmental agency in a discipline substantially similar to the requested classification; or proof of transferrable military experience and training.

What are the financial requirements of a Nevada contractor?

When completing your Nevada contractor license application you will need to select the license monetary limit you wish to have. The board will determine your monetary limit based on several factors.

The license monetary limits are explained thoroughly on the Nevada Contractor’s Board page.

What is the Nevada contractor's license application fee?

The application fee for a Nevada contractor license is $300.

What is the cost of the NASCLA application fee?

The NASCLA application fee is $35. The exam fee is $130.

What is the Nevada Contractor Management Survey exam?

The Nevada Contractor Management Survey exam must be taken after the NASCLA exam to obtain your license. This is exam is on a single book, and is to test your knowledge of state specific business and law procedures in Nevada.