NV· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Nevada.

The complete Nevada licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from Nevada State Contractors Board.

Nevada initial licensing

Nevada State Contractors Board issues electrician licenses in Nevada. Visit the agency site.

Contractor path

~$1,000 in state board fees

Issued by: Nevada State Contractors Board

Experience: 4 yr
Exam: PSI — $100
Application fee: $300
License fee: $600
Bond: $5,000
Insurance: Required

C-2 Electrical Contractor classification. Trade exam + Business and Law exam at PSI. Bond varies by license monetary limit.

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Apply online

nscb.nv.gov/license/applying-for-a-contractors-license/

Mailing address

NV State Contractors Board, 8400 W. Sunset Rd Ste 150, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Contact

Phone: (702) 486-1100

Sources: nscb.nv.gov/Verified 2026-05-05

Nevada reciprocity options

Master: no statewide program · Contractor: exam equivalence from 6 states · Journeyman: no statewide program

Source: www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-classifications/ · www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-624.html · www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/licensure-by-endorsement/ · www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/nac-624.htmlVerified 2026-09-22

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