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Please note, an examination cannot be scheduled until after the application is submitted and an Examination Eligibility form has been received.

Please contact PSI at You have three attempts to pass each exam. A candidate who tests unsuccessfully must wait two weeks before retaking the examination. If the examination is failed three times, the application becomes void pursuant to NAC The applicant may reapply with a new application and applicable fee after 30 days from the date of the last examination.

Under certain circumstances the Nevada State Contractors Board will waive the trade examination requirement and the experience certification requirement for applicants. This section is intended to provide you information on the qualifications of such individuals and the experience requirements that they must meet to be the trade qualified individual. Pursuant to NRS Each qualifier must be a bona fide member or employee of this company, and actively engaged in the contracting business.

The person who will act as the trade qualified individual must have had, within the fifteen years immediately before the filing of the application, at least four full years of experience as a journeyman, supervising employee or contractor in the specific classification requested. For a list of license classifications, please review our License Classification Listing. The Board will accept the following types of documentation in support of your experience.

Four 4 Certification of Work Experience Forms Certificates for EACH Trade Qualifier; or A current masters certification issued by a governmental agency in a discipline substantially similar to the requested classification; or, Proof of transferrable military experience and training.

Training received in a program offered at an accredited college, university or equivalent program accepted by the Board may be used to satisfy up to, but not more than 3 years of experience. You will need to provide written documentation of any training or education claimed in place of experience. Acceptable documentation includes copies of apprenticeship certificates and college transcripts.

Additionally, each trade qualifier will need to complete a Resume of Experience. If self-employment is being relied upon to establish any portion of the experience requirement, we will need a list of customers for whom you worked, including their complete mailing addresses and phone numbers. In order to apply for licensure by endorsement, the trade qualified individual will need to have been actively licensed in the endorsing state for the past four 4 years and not have had any disciplinary actions, suspension or sanctions against your license.

In order to be considered for licensure by endorsement, you must submit with your application, a Request for Verification of Licensure , completed by the endorsing state. If your endorsing state does not offer an equivalent trade examination, you will be required to pass the state specific trade examination in Nevada.

Your financial statement will need to be prepared based on the Monetary Limit you are requesting. The Monetary Limit is the maximum contract a licensed contractor may undertake on one or more construction contracts on a single construction site or subdivision site for a single client.

The disclosures are required by law to inform you of your rights as a homeowner. The disclosures are as follows:. NRS A general building contractor shall provide in writing to the owner of a single-family residence with whom he has contracted:. Pursuant to NRS This means that after a court hearing, your property could be sold by an officer of the court, and the proceeds of the sale would be used to satisfy the amount you owe.

Its purpose is to notify you regarding persons or entities who may have a right to file a lien or claim against your property, if they are not paid. NAC The Nevada State Contractors Board has jurisdiction to investigate complaints that are filed against contractors. The law of this state requires a person or entity who enters into a contract to perform construction work be properly licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board for the category of work that the person or entity intends to perform.

Laws regulating licensed contractors are designed to protect the public. If you contract with a person or entity who is not licensed to perform construction work, your remedies against that person or entity may be limited to a suit in civil court.

In addition, you must comply with other applicable state and federal laws regarding employment. Finally, you should be aware that construction performed on your property must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes and regulations.

A contractor is required to include his license number on all of his advertising, vehicles, bids and contracts. You may contact the Nevada State Contractors Board to find out if a contractor has a valid license and, if so, the status of that license.

The Board has complete information on the status of all licensed contractors in the State of Nevada. As referenced above, any contractor who works on a residential property is required to provide Residential Recovery Fund disclosures. To obtain information relating to the Recovery Fund and filing a claim for recovery from the Recovery Fund, you may contact the Nevada State Contractors Board at the following locations:.

The Board shall deposit any money received pursuant to this section in the account established pursuant to NRS Effective July 1, Always Insist on a Written Contract. A written contract protects everyone concerned and prevents confusion if anything should go wrong. Be sure that the contract is dated and signed and specifies exactly what is being provided for your money.

Do not assume or expect to be provided with anything not specified in the contract. Make sure the contract has adequate plans and specifications or other adequate description of the scope of the work to be performed. Ensure that all change orders are in writing and signed by both you and your contractor. Take the time to review the contract and make sure that you completely understand the contents of the contract before you sign it. If you are confused about the provisions of the contract or have questions about lien rights or other matters, consider hiring an attorney to explain them to you.

You will need the online registration ID located in the upper right-hand corner of your renewal form. If you already have an account, use the Online License Renewal Login link and enter your account email address and password. Online License Renewal Login. The Nevada State Contractors Board is funded from fees collected from licensees. Owner-Builder Information. Nevada Commission on Construction Education.

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