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Minimum age for licensure

An applicant for a Nevada contractor license must be at least 18 years old, in addition to meeting character, experience, and examination requirements under NRS 624.

Class A license limit

A Class A contractor license authorizes contracting in all phases of construction with no monetary limit on the size of individual projects.

Class B license limit

A Class B license permits general building construction with a maximum contract value of $250,000 per project, and it does not cover specialty trades outside its scope.

Class C license scope

A Class C license is limited to one specific trade, such as plumbing or electrical, and carries a monetary limit set by the Board for that subclassification.

Qualifying individual experience

The qualifying individual must document at least four years of journey-level or supervisory experience in the trade within the preceding ten years, verified by employers or tax records.

NSCB examinations

Applicants must pass the Nevada State Contractors Board's Construction Management Survey and Law and Business examinations, or hold an equivalent current out-of-state license.

Financial statement requirement

Applicants seeking a monetary limit above the Board's threshold must submit a CPA-prepared or reviewed financial statement showing sufficient working capital for the requested limit.

Grounds to deny license

The Board may deny a license for a disqualifying felony involving dishonesty, a prior license revocation in another jurisdiction, or failure to meet a child-support obligation.

License bond schedule

NRS 624.270 sets bond amounts of $1,000 up to a $10,000 limit, $2,500 up to $100,000, $5,000 up to $500,000, and $10,000 above $500,000.

Bond claimant rights

A person injured by a contractor's unlawful act or breach may claim against the license bond, recovering actual damages up to the bond amount, payable through the State of Nevada.

Contract exceeding license limit

A contractor that bids or contracts above its license's monetary limit commits a violation, and the contract is unenforceable by the contractor in a collection action.

License number display

The license number must appear on all contracts, bids, permits, advertising, vehicles, and business cards in the form the Board prescribes.

One qualifying individual rule

A qualifying individual may qualify only one active license at a time unless the Board grants an exception, and any change requires Board approval.

Thirty-day change notice

A licensee must notify the Board within 30 days of any change in business name, address, form of organization, or qualifying individual.

Workers' compensation proof

A contractor must carry workers' compensation coverage for all employees and file proof with the Board; a lapse in coverage is grounds for license suspension.

Business office requirement

A licensed contractor must maintain a business office and display the license at its principal office, whether located in Nevada or in another state where licensed.

Abandonment as violation

Under NRS 624.3016, abandoning a construction project without legal excuse is a ground for discipline, including fines, suspension, or revocation.

Maximum administrative fine

The Board may impose a fine of up to $10,000 per violation, in addition to restitution, probation, suspension, or revocation of the license.

Complaint investigation process

The Board investigates a filed complaint, may issue a citation, and conducts an administrative hearing governed by the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act.

Unlicensed contracting penalty

Acting as a contractor without a license is a misdemeanor for a first offense and a gross misdemeanor for a subsequent offense, and compensation may not be collected.

Duty to cooperate

A licensee must respond to Board subpoenas and record requests; failure to cooperate is itself an independent ground for disciplinary action.

Cease-and-desist authority

The Board may issue a cease-and-desist order against an unlicensed person and seek a district court injunction to stop the unlicensed contracting activity.

Public disciplinary records

Board disciplinary orders are public records, and the Board publishes license status, complaints, and actions; a revoked licensee must wait before reapplying.

Unlicensed subcontractor liability

A contractor that knowingly contracts with an unlicensed subcontractor may face discipline and joint liability for that subcontractor's unpaid wages and benefits.

Diversion of funds

Using construction funds for purposes other than the project, such as diverting progress payments, is a violation under NRS 624.3016 subject to discipline.

Restitution order

The Board may order a licensee to pay restitution to an injured homeowner or client as part of a disciplinary resolution, separate from any fine imposed.

Probation with conditions

The Board may place a licensee on probation with conditions such as reporting requirements, additional bonding, or supervision instead of suspension or revocation.

License revocation effect

A revoked license terminates the right to contract in Nevada, and the former licensee must satisfy the Board's waiting period and reapplication requirements before licensure.

Bid limit enforcement

Submitting a bid above the license's monetary limit is itself a violation, even if no contract is awarded, and may result in fines or license suspension.

Cash deposit alternative

An applicant may file a cash deposit with the Board in place of a surety bond, in the same amount required for the license's monetary limit.

License classification change

A licensee seeking a higher monetary limit or additional trade classification must apply to the Board and demonstrate the required experience and financial capacity.

Good character requirement

NRS 624.230 requires an applicant to possess good character, which the Board evaluates using criminal history, prior licensing actions, and honesty in the application.