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How to get a HVAC technician license in Nevada

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).

Issuing authority: Nevada State Contractors Board. Official page: https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-classifications/

License levels in Nevada

Nevada HVAC technician licensing at a glance

RequirementsQualifying 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).
ReciprocityLicensure by endorsement available with certain states (e.g., AZ, CA, UT) for qualifying trades.
RenewalLicense renews every 2 years.
NotesRefrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification. Bond minimum varies by license limit (prior '$1,000+' figure is a floor; amounts scale upward).

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in Nevada?
Refrigerant work requires federal EPA Section 608 certification. Bond minimum varies by license limit (prior '$1,000+' figure is a floor; amounts scale upward).
What HVAC technician license levels does Nevada have?
The levels are C-21 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, C-1 Plumbing and Heating.
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in Nevada?
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).
Does Nevada have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
Licensure by endorsement available with certain states (e.g., AZ, CA, UT) for qualifying trades.

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