Electrician

NevadaElectrician License Requirements

Total cost: $1,140

Apprentice ElectricianLast verified: April 2026

Governing Authority

Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)

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State Licensed?

Apprentice Hours

0 levels

License Levels

Total Initial Fees

CE Hours

NEC Version

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License Fees & Cost Range

Estimated total to get licensed:$1,140(Approximate total for C-2 contractor: $300 application + $140 exams + $600 biennial license fee. Does not include bond costs or insurance.)

Journeyman License Fee

$30

Local journeyman certification renewal fee (3-year cycle). Initial fees vary by jurisdiction.

Exam Fee

$95

One exam. $140 for trade exam + Management Survey combined. Paid to PSI for C-2 contractor exam.

Renewal Fee

$600 biennial license fee

Biennial (2-year) contractor license renewal fee

Regulation & Licensing Structure

Regulation Status

Verified

State Licensed

Yes

Regulation Level

state

License Types

C-2 (Electrical Contractor)C-2a (Electrical Wiring)C-2b (Integrated Ceilings)C-2c (Fire Detection)C-2d (Low Voltage)C-2e (Lines To Transmit Electricity)C-2f (Residential Wiring)C-2g (Photovoltaics)Journeyman Electrician (local/county level — not state)Master Electrician (Clark County only — not state)

Notes

Nevada licenses electrical contractors through the NSCB at the state level. Journeyman and apprentice licensing is handled by local jurisdictions (counties and cities). Clark County (Las Vegas) offers Master Electrician certification for those already certified as journeyman. Each jurisdiction has its own licensing authority. This is a split regulatory system.

State-Level Licensing Required

Regulated by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)

License Levels

Apprentice

Not Available

Journeyman

Not Available

Master

Not Available

Apprentice→Journeyman→Master

Apprenticeship

Required

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Hours Breakdown

8,000

Total Hours

Years

576

Classroom

8,000

On-the-Job

DOL Registered Apprenticeship

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Licensing Exam

Licensing Exams

Exam Requirements

Verified

Not Required

Journeyman Exam

Not Required

Master Exam

Exam Provider

PSI Licensure:Certification (PSI) for NSCB contractor exams; local journeyman exam provider varies by jurisdiction

NEC Version

No statewide NEC adoption. Adopted at local level. State Public Works Division uses NEC 2017.

Open Book

Yes

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Exam Difficulty

Overall licensing difficulty: 32/100

Clear Path

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General Requirements

Minimum Age

18 yearsMostly verified

Education

OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor licenseVerified

Background Check

Not requiredVerified

Insurance Required

RequiredVerified

Bonding Required

RequiredVerified

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Market Demand in Nevada

1 per 381 residents🟠 HIGH Saturation

Nevada has 17% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 458 residents.

Nevada has above-average electricians density — competitive market.

Nevada ranks #14 out of 51 states by electricians per capita.

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Fee Breakdown

Fee	Amount	Confidence
Journeyman License Fee Local journeyman certification renewal fee (3-year cycle). Initial fees vary by jurisdiction.		Mostly verified
Exam Fee One exam. $140 for trade exam + Management Survey combined. Paid to PSI for C-2 contractor exam.		Verified
Renewal Fee Biennial (2-year) contractor license renewal fee		Verified
Total Initial Fees Approximate total for C-2 contractor: $300 application + $140 exams + $600 biennial license fee. Does not include bond costs or insurance.		Mostly verified

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Renewal & Continuing Education

Renewal & CE Requirements

Verified

2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman

Renewal Period

0 hrs

CE Hours Required

Renewal Fee

$600

Biennial contractor license renewal. Local journeyman renewal ~$30 (3-year cycle).

Verified

Regulatory Board

Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)· (702) 486-1100

Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.

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Reciprocity & Transfer

Out-of-State Reciprocity

Mostly verified

Does Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials

Reciprocity Type

None

Mostly verified

Transfer Details

Nevada does not have reciprocity agreements for electrician licenses. Out-of-state journeymen must meet local jurisdiction requirements. Out-of-state contractors must apply through NSCB and meet all standard requirements.

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Additional Requirements for Transfer

•Must meet all standard NSCB requirements for contractor license regardless of out-of-state credentials
•Local journeyman licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction

Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.

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Special Notes

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Nevada's dual-layer system is particularly complex: the state only licenses contractors (C-2 and subcategories), while all individual electrician credentials are issued locally. This means a journeyman licensed in Clark County (Las Vegas) may need separate certification to work in Washoe County (Reno). There is no portability between jurisdictions within the state without meeting each jurisdiction's requirements. There is also no statewide NEC adoption — each local jurisdiction independently adopts its own edition.

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Nevada has a split regulatory system: NSCB licenses contractors at the state level; individual electricians (journeyman/apprentice/master) are licensed locally.

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Clark County (Las Vegas) is the only jurisdiction known to offer a Master Electrician certification.

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OSHA 10- or 30-hour training is a specific requirement for the C-2 contractor license.

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Some jurisdictions (e.g., Reno) offer residential journeyman certification with reduced experience requirements (~6,000 hours).

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No statewide NEC adoption — each jurisdiction chooses its own edition.

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C-2 contractor exam: 80 questions, 240 minutes, 70% passing, semi-open book via PSI.

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A journeyman licensed in Clark County (Las Vegas) may need separate certification to work in Washoe County (Reno).

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General Business and Law / CMS (Construction Management Survey) exam also required for C-2 contractor license.

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Bond amounts range from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on license type, monetary limit, and financial responsibility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Accumulate 4 years of qualifying experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor within the past 10 years Complete OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training Obtain 4 reference certificates from persons with firsthand knowledge of experience Submit application to NSCB with $300 non-refundable fee, experience documentation, financial statements, proof of insurance and bonding Pass PSI trade exam (C-2 Electrical) and Management Survey / Business & Law exam Pay $600 biennial license fee to activate license File contractor bond and maintain workers' compensation insurance

The total estimated cost to become a Electrician in Nevada is $1,140. This typically includes application fees, exam fees, training costs, and any required background checks.

Nevada Electrician licenses must be renewed every 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman. The renewal fee is $600.

Nevada does not directly accept out-of-state Electrician licenses. You may need to apply through the state licensing authority. Nevada does not have reciprocity agreements for electrician licenses. Out-of-state journeymen must meet local jurisdiction requirements. Out-of-state contractors must apply through NSCB and meet all standard requirements.

Becoming a licensed Electrician in Nevada requires approximately 8000 hours of training plus 4 years of supervised experience. Actual timelines vary based on your prior experience and how quickly you complete each requirement.

Nevada does not require a separate licensing exam for Electrician licensure, though other requirements still apply.

To obtain a Electrician license in Nevada, applicants must be at least 18 years old and OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license.

Yes, Nevada requires state-level electrician licensing. Nevada licenses electrical contractors through the NSCB at the state level. Journeyman and apprentice licensing is handled by local jurisdictions (counties and cities). Clark County (Las Vegas) offers Master Electrician certification for those already certified as journeyman. Each jurisdiction has its own licensing authority. This is a split regulatory system.

Nevada requires an electrical apprenticeship. The apprenticeship requires 8,000 total hours. This typically takes 4 years. Classroom instruction: 576 hours.