Nevada State Contractors Board

Certificate of Eligibility to Receive Preference in Bidding on Public Works

$500

A separate application and fee must be submitted for each license classification for which a certificate of eligibility is requested.

$300

Annually by the end of the month in which the certificate holder's Nevada Contractor's License was issued.

Renewal forms are mailed to certificate holders approximately 45 days prior to the renewal date.

Application for Contractor's License

Mail or online.

• $300 application fee + $600 license fee (due after approval)
• Residential Contractors providing Qualified Services are required to pay a residential recovery fund assessment fee based on the monetary limits placed on the license:
  • For monetary limits up to $1,000,000: $200.00
  • For monetary limits over $1,000,000 but limited: $500.00
  • For unlimited licenses: $1,000.00

All exams must be passed within 6 months of the application receipt date.

Domestic Applicants:

• Obtain a Nevada Business ID prior to completing this application. 
• A Business and Law (CMS) and trade examination is required. Waivers are available. 

Foreign Applicants:

• Obtain a Nevada Business ID prior to completing this application.
• A Business and Law (CMS) and trade examination is required. Waivers are available. 

• Experience documentation 
• Resume detailing all current and past employment 
• Background Disclosure Statement and Fingerprint Background Waiver forms for ALL persons on application 
• Copies of driver's licenses or government-issued IDs for all persons listed on the application 
• Financial Statement 
• Child Support Information Statement - Sole Proprietors only
• File copy of fictitious name certificate 

Application for Contractor's License

Domestic Applicants:

• Obtain a Nevada Business ID prior to completing this application. 
• A Business and Law (CMS) and trade examination is required. Waivers are available.

Foreign Applicants:

• Obtain a Nevada Business ID prior to completing this application.
• A Business and Law (CMS) and trade examination is required. Waivers are available. 

Mail or online

• $300 application fee + $600 license fee (due after approval)
• Residential Contractors providing Qualified Services are required to pay a residential recovery fund assessment fee based on the monetary limits placed on the license:
  • For monetary limits up to $1,000,000: $200.00
  • For monetary limits over $1,000,000 but limited: $500.00
  • For unlimited licenses: $1,000.00

Waivers for the state-specific trade examinations and experience certification process can be granted for applicants who are licensed in states determined by Nevada to have substantially equivalent requirements. If the endorsing state does not offer an equivalent trade exam, applicants will be required to pass the state-specific exam. See the State License Equivalency Chart to determine eligibility. The qualifying individual will still be required to pass the Nevada Business and Law examination. All exams must be passed within 6 months of the application receipt date.

To qualify an applicant must:

• Hold an active license in the endorsing state, with the same qualified individual, for at least the past 4 years
• Not been investigated for misconduct as a contractor or had a license revoked modified, limited, suspended, or otherwise disciplined in any state or jurisdiction where an applicant is or was licensed
• Have no pending disciplinary actions or proceedings pending in any state or jurisdiction where an applicant is or was licensed

• Request for Verification of Licensure completed by the endorsing state
• Resume of Experience
• Resume detailing all current and past employment 
• Background Disclosure Statement and Fingerprint Background Waiver forms for ALL persons on application 
• Copies of driver's licenses or government-issued IDs for all persons listed on the application 
• Financial Statement 
• Child Support Information Statement - Sole Proprietors only
• File copy of fictitious name certificate 

Online

• $600 license renewal fee
• Residential Contractors providing Qualified Services are required to pay a residential recovery fund assessment fee based on the monetary limits placed on the license:
  • For monetary limits up to $1,000,000: $200.00
  • For monetary limits over $1,000,000 but limited: $500.00
  • For unlimited licenses: $1,000.00

Biennially by the end of the month of issuance.

• Experience Documentation 
• Resume detailing all current and past employment 
• Background Disclosure Statement and Fingerprint Background Waiver forms for ALL person listed on the application 
• Copies of driver's licenses or government-issued IDs for all persons listed on the application 
• Financial Statement 
• Child Support Statement - Sole Proprietors only

Disassociation of a Qualified Individual and Change or Add a Qualified Individual

Mail

$250

Licensees must notify the board within 10 days after a qualified individual or qualified employee leaves their business. The qualifying individual must be replaced within 30 days after a qualified individual or qualified employee leaves their business.

All exams must be passed within 6 months of the application receipt date.

• One of the following:
  • 4 Certification of Work Experience Forms for each trade qualifier
  • A current Master's Certification issued by a governmental agency or its officially recognized agent in a discipline substantially similar to the requested classification
  • Proof of transferable military experience and training
  • Proof of eligibility for Licensure by Endorsement
• Resume of Experience Form
• A valid Driver's License or Government Issued Photo ID
• Background Disclosure Statement and Fingerprint Background Waiver forms