⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Electrician License: Oregon → Nevada

Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Oregon to Nevada

No Reciprocity

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.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Oregon (OR)	Nevada (NV)
Education Requirements●	576 hours of pre-licensing education for General Journeyman (J); 288 hours for Limited Residential (LR). Covers electrical theory, Oregon Electrical Code, NEC, and workplace safety.	OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2023 NEC (NFPA 70-2023), adopted as 2023 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC), effective October 1, 2023; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required	Provider: PSI Licensure:Certification (PSI) for NSCB contractor exams; local journeyman exam provider varies by jurisdiction; NEC: No statewide NEC adoption. Adopted at local level. State Public Works Division uses NEC 2017.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: No prior experience required; must work under supervision of a licensed journeyman or supervising electrician; journeyman: 8,000 hours of supervised work experience plus 576 hours of pre-licensing education in electrical theory, Oregon Electrical Code, NEC, and workplace safety; master: Must hold a General Journeyman Electrician (J) license; additional supervising-level exam required. Serves as Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) for electrical contractor businesses.	apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null
Fees	journeyman license fee: $100; master license fee: $100; exam fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $100-$200; confidence: high	journeyman license fee: $30; exam fee: $95; renewal fee: $600 biennial license fee; total initial fees: $1,140; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years, on October 1. Specific renewal year depends on license type.; CE hours: 24; Fee: $100	Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Nevada does not offer reciprocity for electrician licenses.
Education differs: Oregon requires "576 hours of pre-licensing education for General Journeyman (J); 288 hours for Limited Residential (LR). Covers electrical theory, Oregon Electrical Code, NEC, and workplace safety." while Nevada requires "OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license".
Experience differs: Oregon — apprentice: No prior experience required; must work under supervision of a licensed journeyman or supervising electrician; journeyman: 8,000 hours of supervised work experience plus 576 hours of pre-licensing education in electrical theory, Oregon Electrical Code, NEC, and workplace safety; master: Must hold a General Journeyman Electrician (J) license; additional supervising-level exam required. Serves as Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) for electrical contractor businesses.; Nevada — apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null.
Renewal differs: Oregon — Period: 3 years, on October 1. Specific renewal year depends on license type.; CE hours: 24; Fee: $100; Nevada — Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) →
2
Request credential verification from Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division (BCD) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Oregon board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Nevada Licensing Board

Board: Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
Website: https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/
Phone: (702) 486-1100

Contact Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Oregon (OR)	Nevada (NV)
Education Requirements●	576 hours of pre-licensing education for General Journeyman (J); 288 hours for Limited Residential (LR). Covers electrical theory, Oregon Electrical Code, NEC, and workplace safety.	OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2023 NEC (NFPA 70-2023), adopted as 2023 Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC), effective October 1, 2023; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required	Provider: PSI Licensure:Certification (PSI) for NSCB contractor exams; local journeyman exam provider varies by jurisdiction; NEC: No statewide NEC adoption. Adopted at local level. State Public Works Division uses NEC 2017.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: No prior experience required; must work under supervision of a licensed journeyman or supervising electrician; journeyman: 8,000 hours of supervised work experience plus 576 hours of pre-licensing education in electrical theory, Oregon Electrical Code, NEC, and workplace safety; master: Must hold a General Journeyman Electrician (J) license; additional supervising-level exam required. Serves as Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) for electrical contractor businesses.	apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null
Fees	journeyman license fee: $100; master license fee: $100; exam fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $100; total initial fees: $100-$200; confidence: high	journeyman license fee: $30; exam fee: $95; renewal fee: $600 biennial license fee; total initial fees: $1,140; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years, on October 1. Specific renewal year depends on license type.; CE hours: 24; Fee: $100	Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Nevada does not offer reciprocity for electrician licenses.

Education differs: Oregon requires "576 hours of pre-licensing education for General Journeyman (J); 288 hours for Limited Residential (LR). Covers electrical theory, Oregon Electrical Code, NEC, and workplace safety." while Nevada requires "OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license".

Experience differs: Oregon — apprentice: No prior experience required; must work under supervision of a licensed journeyman or supervising electrician; journeyman: 8,000 hours of supervised work experience plus 576 hours of pre-licensing education in electrical theory, Oregon Electrical Code, NEC, and workplace safety; master: Must hold a General Journeyman Electrician (J) license; additional supervising-level exam required. Serves as Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) for electrical contractor businesses.; Nevada — apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null.

Renewal differs: Oregon — Period: 3 years, on October 1. Specific renewal year depends on license type.; CE hours: 24; Fee: $100; Nevada — Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) →

Request credential verification from Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division (BCD) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Oregon board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Electrician License: Oregon → Nevada

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

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Transfer Your Electrician License: Oregon → Nevada

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Nevada Licensing Board

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