Trade business resources for Nevada.

In Nevada, any person or business that performs construction work valued at $1,000 or more (combined labor and materials) must hold a license issued by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Licensing is required before bidding, contracting, or performing covered work, and operating without a license is a criminal offense in the state.

State licensing board

Nevada uses a classification system administered by the NSCB. General contractors typically hold a Class A license (unlimited commercial/residential) or Class B license (residential/small commercial), while specialty trade contractors hold a Class C license with specific subcategories: C-2 (electrical), C-1 (air conditioning and refrigeration/HVAC), C-1a (plumbing and heating), and C-15 (roofing). The $1,000 combined labor-and-materials threshold triggers the licensing requirement for virtually all trade work, and contractors must also meet net worth/financial requirements, pass trade and law exams, and carry required insurance and bonding before a license is issued.

Business registration