Obtain Your License

Pursuing a career in the Electrical field? Study at home for your Nevada Electrical license exam with our fully online, user-friendly, and self-paced course.

Requirements To Complete

About This License

This license covers the installation, alteration and repair of electrical wires, fixtures, appliances and apparatuses whose electrical current does not exceed 600 volts on new or existing structures which do not exceed more than three stories above the ground.

Requirements to Obtaining Your License

  • Pre-approval is required.
  • Applicants must be able to document a minimum of 4 years of experience within the past 10 years to qualify for a license.
  • Applicants must also submit 4 reference certificates concerning their work experience and submit to a background check.
  • All contractors are required to obtain a bond.
  • All contractors are required to carry worker’s compensation insurance.
  • Application fee is $600.

Applying For Your License

Obtain an Application for a Contractor’s License from any office of the Nevada State Contractors Board or by telephone from the Nevada State Contractors Board’s 24-hour automated public information line at (775) 688-1141 or (702) 486-1100, or via the Nevada State Contractors Board Web site, www.nscb.state.nv.us. Submit the application, the application processing fee ($300), and all required documents to either office the Nevada State Contractors Board.

Exam Details

  • The testing company is PSI (1-800-733-9267)
  • 50 questions and 2 hour time limit
  • 70% is required to pass the exam
  • Topics on the exam include General Electrical Knowledge, Service, Feeders, and Branch Circuits, Grounding and Bonding, Conductors and Cables, Overcurrent Protection, Electrical Power, Low Voltage, Fire and Intrusion Detection and Alarm Systems, Safety Information, Raceways and Enclosures.
  • $95 for just the trade exam, or $140 for both the trade and the Contractor Management Survey Exam
  • *Contract Managment Survey Exam is also required to be passed.

Books and References for the Exam

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted.

  • 2005 National Electrical Code or National Electrical Code Handbook

Exam Review Education

We offer review for the Nevada Residential Wiring (C-2F) exam in home study/tutorial format. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. The program narrated and animated. For more information, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Continuing Education

Depends on your jurisdiction.

Reciprocity Agreement

There are limited reciprocity agreements with California, Arizona, and Utah. Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience.

How It Works

1

Obtain pre-approval from the state (if applicable).

2

Purchase Exam Prep materials.

3

Schedule and pass your state exams.

4

Submit to the state your application, licensing fee, and proof of insurance.