Under certain circumstances the Nevada State Contractors Board will waive the state specific trade examination requirement and the experience certification process requirement for applicants that qualify for licensure by endorsement. These waivers are granted for applicants who are licensed in states determined by Nevada to have substantially equivalent requirements.
In order to apply for licensure by endorsement you must meet the following minimum requirements:
Hold an active license in the endorsing state, with the same qualified individual, for the past four (4) Years.
Not been investigated for misconduct as a contractor or had a license revoked modified, limited, suspended or otherwise disciplined by any state or jurisdiction in which you are or were licensed.
Not have any disciplinary action or proceedings pending against you by any state or jurisdiction in which you are or were licensed.
If your endorsing state does not offer an equivalent trade examination, you will be required to pass the state specific examination in Nevada.
Please review the state license equivalency chart to determine if you are eligible to be relieved of the trade examination and experience certification requirement based on endorsement by another state.
Your qualified individual will be required to pass the Nevada Business and Law examination.

How to Apply for Licensure by Endorsement

  • Review the State License Equivalency Chart to determine your eligibility.
  • Contact your endorsing state and have them complete the Request for Verification of License form.
  • Include the completed form with your application at the time of submittal.
  • Include the required information about your license on the application form in the section titled Licensure by Endorsement.

NASCLA Accredited Examination

If you have passed the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor Examination, Nevada will waive the state specific trade examination if you are applying for a general building classification. You may verify your passing score by accessing NASCLA’s National Examination Database (NED) to purchase and electronically send your transcript to the Board.

Note: Licensure by endorsement applies only to the trade examination requirement and/or the experience qualification requirement. All other required documentation must be provided with your application.

STATE EQUIVALENCY CHART

ALABAMA EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA ALABAMA EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
ALABAMA TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
B General Building (BC) Building Contractor (BC) Building Contractor
B-2 Residential and Small Commercial (BCU4) Building Construction under Four Stories (BCU4) Building Construction under Four Stories Exam
ARIZONA EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA ARIZONA EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
ARIZONA TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
B General Engineering KA General Engineering KA General Engineering (Commercial) Exam
B General Building KB General Engineering KB-1 General Commercial Contractor Exam
B-2 Residential and Small Commercial KB-2 General Small Commercial Contractor KB-2 General Residential Contractor/General Small Commercial Contractor Exam
C-1 Plumbing and Heating CR-77 Plumbing Including Solar CR-77 Plumbing Including Solar Exam
C-2 Electrical CR-11 Electrical CR-11 Electrical Exam
C-3 Carpentry Maintenance and Minor Repairs CR-7 Carpentry

CR-61 Carpentry Remodeling and Repairs

Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-5 Concrete CR-9 Concrete Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-7 Elevation and Conveyance CR-12 Elevators CR-12 Elevators Exam
C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection CR-17 Steel and Aluminum Erection Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-16 Finishing Floors CR-8 Floor Covering
C18 Masonry CR-31 Masonry CR-31 Masonry Exam
C-20 Tiling CR-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile CR-48 Ceramic, Plastic and Metal Tile Exam
C21 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning CR-79 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Including Solar CR-79 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Exam
C23 Well Drilling and Installing Pumps CR-53 Water Well Drilling Nevada Trade Exam Required
C41 Fire Protection CR-16 Fire Protection Systems CR-16 Fire Protection Systems (Commercial) Exam
CALIFORNIA EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
CALIFORNIA TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
A General Engineering A General Engineering Contractor A General Engineering Exam
B General Building B General Building Contractor B General Building Exam
B-2 Residential and Small Commercial B General Building Contractor B General Building Exam
C-1 Plumbing and Heating C-36 Plumbing Contractor AND C-4 Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor C-36 Plumbing AND California C-4 Boiler, Hot Water Hearing and Steam Fitting Exams
C-2 Electrical C-10 Electrical Contractor C-10 Electrical Exam
C-3 Carpentry C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor AND C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry Exam AND C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Exam
C-4a Painting C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor C-33 Painting and Decorating Exam
C-5 Concrete C-8 Concrete Contractor C-8 Concrete Contractor Exam
C-6 Erecting Signs C-45 Sign Contractor C-45 Sign Exam
C-7 Elevation and Conveyance C-11 Elevators C-11 Elevators Exam
C-8 Glass and Glazing Contracting C-17 Glazing Contractor
C-10 Landscape Contracting C-27 Landscaping Contractor C-27 Landscaping Exam
C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection C-50 Reinforcing Steel Contractor AND C-51Structural Steel Contractor C-50 Reinforcing Steel Exam AND C-51 Structural Steel Exam
C-16 Finishing Floors C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors
C-17 Lathing and Plastering C-35 Lathing and Plastering Contractor C-35 Lathing and Plastering Exam
C-18 Masonry C-29 Masonry Contractor C-29 Masonry Exam
C-20 Tiling C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Exam
C-21 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor AND C-38 Refrigeration Contractor C-20 Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Exam AND C-38 Refrigeration Exam
C-23 Drilling Wells and Installing Pumps, Pressure Tanks and Storage Tanks C-57 Well Drilling Contractor C-57 Well Drilling Exam
C-25 Fencing and Equipping Playgrounds C-13 Fencing Contractor
C-41 Fire Protection Contracting C-16 Fire Protection Contractor C-16 Fire Protection Exam
CONNECTICUT EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA CONNECTICUT EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
CONNECTICUT TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
C-2 Electrical E 1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor CT E1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor Exam
C-7 Elevation and Conveyance R 1 Unlimited Elevator CT R1 Unlimited Elevator
C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning S 1 Unlimited Heating, Piping and Cooling Contractor CT S1 Unlimited Heating, Piping and Cooling Contractor
C-41 Fire Protection Contracting F 1 Unlimited Fire Protection Contractor CT F1 Unlimited Fire Protection Contractor
FLORIDA EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA FLORIDA EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
FLORIDA TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
Florida Construction Industries Licensing Board Florida Construction Industries Licensing Board
B General Building CG – General Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
B-2 Residential and Small Commercial B – General Building Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-1 Plumbing and Heating Contracting CF – Plumbing Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning CM – Mechanical Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
C-2 Electrical Contracting EC – Electrical Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
HAWAII EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA HAWAII EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
HAWAII TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
A General Engineering A General Engineering Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
B General Building B General Building Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
B-2 Residential and Small Commercial B General Building Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-3 Carpentry C-5 Cabinet, Millwork, and Carpentry Remodeling and Repairs Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-4 Painting and Decorating C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-5 Concrete C-31a Cement Concrete Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-6 Erecting Signs C-14 Sign Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-7 Elevation and Conveyance C-16 Elevator Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-8 Glass and Glazing Contracting C-22 Glazing and Tinting Contractor
C-10 Landscape Contracting C-27 Landscaping Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-16 Finishing Floors C-21 Flooring Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-17 Lathing and Plastering C-36 Plastering Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-18 Masonry C-31 Masonry Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-20 Tiling C-51 Tile Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-23 Drilling Wells and Installing Pumps, Pressure Tanks and Storage Tanks C-57 Well Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
LOUISIANA EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA LOUSIANA EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
LOUISIANA TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
B General Building 1 Building Construction 1 Building Construction Exam
C-2 Electrical 9 Electrical Work (Statewide) 9 Electrical Work (Statewide) Exam
C-10 Landscape 7-32 Landscaping, Grading, and Beautification Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection 7-36 Ornamental Iron and Structural Steel Erection, Steel Buildings 7-36 Ornamental Iron and Structural Steel Erection, Steel Buildings Exam
C-15 Roofing and Siding 7-52 Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding 7-52 Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding Exam
C-17 Lathing and Plastering 7-31 Lathing, Plastering, and Stuccoing 7-31 Lathing, Plastering, and Stuccoing Exam
C-18 Masonry 7-33 Masonry, Brick, Stone 7-33 Masonry, Brick, Stone Exam
C-20 Tiling 7-61 Tile, Terrazzo, and Marble 7-61 Tile, Terrazzo, and Marble Exam
C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning 10 – Mechanical Work (Statewide) 10 – Mechanical Work (Statewide) Exam
NEW MEXICO EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA NEW MEXICO EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
NEW MEXICO TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
A General Engineering GF-98 Construction, Alter or Repair Fixed Works GF-98 Combined Exam
B General Building GB-98 General Building GB-98 Building Exam
C-5 Concrete Contracting GS-4 Concrete, Cement, Walkways and Driveways GS-4 Concrete, Cement, Walkways and Driveways Exam
C-17 Lathing and Plastering GS-20 Plastering, Stucco and Lathing GS-20 Plastering, Stucco and Lathing Exam
C-18 Masonry GS-16 Masonry GS-16 Masonry Exam
NORTH CAROLINA EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA NORTH CAROLINA EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
NORTH CAROLINA TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
Licensing Board for General Contractors Licensing Board for General Contractors
B General Building Building Contractor NC Building Contractor Exam
C-14 Steel Reinforcing and Erection Metal Erection NC Metal Erection – S Exam
C-18 Masonry Masonry Construction NC Masonry Construction -S Exam
State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
C-2 Electrical Contracting Electrical Contracting Unlimited (U) NC Unlimited Electrical (U) Exam
SOUTH CAROLINA EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA SOUTH CAROLINA EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
SOUTH CAROLINA TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
B General Building BD Building UB Unlimited Building Exam
C-8 Glass and Glazing GG Glass & Glazing GG Glass & Glazing Exam
C-18 Masonry MS Masonry MS Masonry Exam
TENNESSEE EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA TENNESSEE EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
TENNESSEE TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
B General Building BC-B Commercial Building Contractor BC-B Commercial Contractor Exam
C-1 Plumbing and Heating CMC Full Mechanical Contractor CMC Full Mechanical Contractor Exam
C-2 Electrical CE Electrical Contracting CE Electrical Contractor Exam
C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning CMC Full Mechanical Contractor CMC Full Mechanical Contractor Exam
WEST VIRGINIA EQUIVALENCY CHART
NEVADA WEST VIRGINIA EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years)
WEST VIRGINIA TRADE EXAM EQUIVALENT
(must provide proof you were actively licensed during past 4 years and successfully completed the identified trade exam)
A General Engineering C – General Engineering Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
B General Building B – General Building Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-2 Electrical A – Electrical Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-10 Landscape Contracting 002 – Landscape Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required
C-18 Masonry 004 – Masonry Contractor Nevada Trade Exam Required