How to get a general contractor license in Nevada
Nevada general contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Nevada State Contractors Board – Measure up…use licensed contractors.
- # WELCOME TO THE # NEVADA STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD # Welcome to the Nevada State Contractors Board!
- # Welcome to the Nevada State Contractors Board!
- # Welcome to the Nevada State Contractors Board!
- When visiting our offices in-person, please note the NSCB is adhering to the most current direction from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
- Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation!
- Board page: Forms and Applications – Nevada State Contractors Board
Requirements overview
- Nevada sets experience, education, and exam rules for general contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Nevada contractor exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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