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Nevada Electrical Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your electrical contractor license in Nevada. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$400
Bond Required
$50,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name Electrical Contractor License
Issuing Authority Nevada State Contractors Board
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type Electrical Contractor Exam + Law Exam
Bond Amount $50,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $1,000,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $400
Renewal Fee $200
Renewal Period Annual
CE Required yes
CE Hours 5
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 4
Financial Requirement None
Note: Nevada requires a C-2 (Electrical) Contractor License from the NSCB. Requires 4 years experience + passing both a trade exam and a business/law exam. $50,000 bond required. 5 CE hours per renewal.

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