Nevada State Contractors Board

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We are a service company that can help you file with the Nevada State Contractors Board. We are not associated with this nor any other government agency. We offer paid services and software to help you file. You are not required to purchase our service to file - you may file directly with this agency without using our service.

Contact Information

Physical address:
2310 Corporate Circle
Ste. 200
Henderson, Nevada 89074

Phone: (702) 486-1100
Fax: (702) 486-1190

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Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Nevada State Contractors Board in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Nevada Certificate of Eligibility to Receive Preference in Bidding on Public Works

Agency:Nevada State Contractors Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Not Set
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Not Set

Initial Registration

Form:

Certificate of Eligibility to Receive Preference in Bidding on Public Works

Agency Fee:

$500

Notarize:Required
Notes:

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

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

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

Notes:

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

Nevada Contractor's License

Agency:Nevada State Contractors Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Financial Requirements:

  • For licenses with monetary limits of $10,000 or less, a current financial statement is required.
  • For licenses with monetary limits of at least $10,000 but less than $50,000, a compiled financial statement prepared by an independent certified public accountant current within 6 months or a financial statement reviewed or audited by an independent certified public accountant, current within one year is required.
  • For licenses with monetary limits of at least $50,000 but less than $250,000, a compiled financial statement with full disclosures, prepared by an independent certified public accountant, current within 6 months or a financial statement reviewed or audited by an independent certified public accountant, current within one year.
  • For licenses with monetary limits of at least $250,000, a financial statement that is prepared and reviewed or audited by an independent certified public accountant, current within one year and a bank verification form are required.
Insurance Requirements:

All contractors are required to provide proof of workers' compensation insurance as a condition of licensure.

Bond Requirements:

The Board determines the amount of the bond at the time of license approval. The bond can vary in amount from $1,000 to $500,000 based on the type of license, monetary limit, past, present or future financial responsibility, experience, and character of the applicant.

Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor's License

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$300 application fee + $600 license fee due after approval of the application.

Before you Apply:

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. 
Required Attachments:
  • 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 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$600

Due:

Biennially by the end of the month of issuance.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

Amendment
Change or Add a Qualified Individual

Form:

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

Agency Fee:

$250

Due:

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.

Required Attachments:
  • 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

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