Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Nevada's official board.
Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification. Bond minimum varies by license limit (prior '$1,000+' figure is a floor; amounts scale upward).
| Requirements | Qualifying individual must have at least 4 full years of experience at journeyman level (or as foreman/supervisor/contractor) within the 15 years immediately before filing; pass the Business & Law exam and the applicable trade exam (not all classifications require a trade exam); a surety bond is required (amount scaled to the license monetary limit). |
| Reciprocity | Licensure by endorsement available with certain states (e.g., AZ, CA, UT) for qualifying trades. |
| Renewal | License renews every 2 years. |
| Notes | Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification. Bond minimum varies by license limit (prior '$1,000+' figure is a floor; amounts scale upward). |
Sources: www.nvcontractorsboard.com · www.nvcontractorsboard.com · www.nvcontractorsboard.com. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority.
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