Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Nevada's official board.
Current data confirmed: the official NSCB license-requirements page states 4 years within the preceding 15 years (an application-form variant citing 10 years was not the governing text).
| Requirements | Trade qualifier must have, within the 15 years immediately preceding the application, at least 4 full years of experience as a journeyman, foreman/supervising employee, or contractor in the classification (accredited education may substitute up to 3 years). Pass the trade exam (120 questions, 70%) and the Business & Law / Management Survey (CMS) exam. Post a license bond (amount set by the Board, ~$1,000-$500,000). Submit a financial statement and hold a Nevada State Business License. |
| Reciprocity | Licensure by endorsement available; journeyman-level plumbers work via apprenticeship rather than a state journeyman license. |
| Renewal | Biennial contractor license renewal. |
| Notes | Current data confirmed: the official NSCB license-requirements page states 4 years within the preceding 15 years (an application-form variant citing 10 years was not the governing text). |
Sources: www.nvcontractorsboard.com · www.nvcontractorsboard.com. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority.
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