Is My Contractor Licensed in Nevada?

Plumbers in Nevada

Licensed by: Nevada State Contractors Board

Plumbing contractors are licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board under classification C-1, Plumbing and Heating, which includes the C-1d Plumbing subclassification. The small-repair exemption for jobs under $1,000 does not apply to work of a type performed by a plumbing contractor, so plumbing work needs a licensed contractor. Check the license number in the board's online license search before work starts.

Look up a license  ·  Source: NAC Chapter 624 - Contractors (NAC 624.190, Classification C-1)  ·  10 plumbing companies in Nevada on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Nevada

Licensed by: Nevada State Contractors Board

Electrical contractors are licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board under classification C-2, which covers installing electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatuses, raceways and conduits; subclassification C-2a covers wiring on existing structures. The under-$1,000 repair exemption does not apply to electrical work. Search the contractor's name or license number on the board's license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: NAC Chapter 624 - Contractors (NAC 624.200, Classification C-2)  ·  3 electricians companies in Nevada on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Nevada

Licensed by: Nevada State Contractors Board

Heating and air-conditioning contractors are licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board, mainly under classification C-21, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, whose C-21b subclassification covers installing, repairing and servicing air-conditioning equipment and ductwork; the C-1 Plumbing and Heating classification also covers heating systems. The under-$1,000 repair exemption does not apply to refrigeration, heating or air-conditioning work. Confirm the license and its classification on the board's license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: NAC Chapter 624 - Contractors (NAC 624.380, Classification C-21)  ·  4 hvac companies in Nevada on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Nevada

Licensed by: Nevada State Contractors Board

Roofers are licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board under classification C-15, Roofing and Siding; the C-15a Roofing subclassification covers installing, altering and repairing weatherproof roofing materials such as shingles, tile and slate. As of 2026, repair work under $1,000 in labor and materials may be exempt only if no building permit is required and other conditions are met. Check the license on the board's license search before signing a contract.

Look up a license  ·  Source: NAC Chapter 624 - Contractors (NAC 624.320, Classification C-15)

Pest control in Nevada

Licensed by: Nevada Department of Agriculture

The Nevada Department of Agriculture requires a pest control license for anyone who applies pesticides for hire, works in the business of pest control, sells or advertises pest control services, or performs pest inspections for hire. The department publishes a list of licensed operators that you can check by company name.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Who Must Have a Pest Control License - Nevada Department of Agriculture  ·  6 pest control companies in Nevada on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Nevada

Licensed by: Nevada State Contractors Board

Garage door work falls under the Nevada State Contractors Board's C-3d Overhead Doors subclassification, which covers installing guides, counterweights, tracks, weather stripping, automatic and manual controls and other overhead door equipment. As of 2026, repair or maintenance under $1,000 in labor and materials may be exempt only if no building permit is required and other conditions are met, so ask for the license number and check it on the board's license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: NAC Chapter 624 - Contractors (NAC 624.210, Subclassification C-3d)  ·  16 garage doors companies in Nevada on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Nevada

Licensed by: Nevada State Contractors Board

The board's license classifications in NAC chapter 624 do not include a separate water damage restoration or mold license. Repair and rebuild work after water damage, such as plumbing, electrical or structural repairs, requires a contractor licensed in the matching classification unless it qualifies for the under-$1,000 exemption, which does not cover plumbing, electrical, heating or air-conditioning work or jobs that need a building permit. Check any contractor on the board's license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: NRS Chapter 624 - Contractors (NRS 624.031, exemptions)  ·  16 water damage restoration companies in Nevada on 1-800Deals

Local guides in Nevada

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Frequently asked questions

Does a handyman need a license in Nevada?

The Nevada State Contractors Board has no handyman license. As of 2026, repair or maintenance work under $1,000 including labor and materials may be done without a contractor's license, but not if a building permit is required, if it is plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, heating or air-conditioning work, or if it is part of a larger project.

How do I check a Nevada contractor's license?

Use the Nevada State Contractors Board's online license search. You can search by license number, company name, or the name of a principal or qualified individual, and confirm the license covers the classification for your job.

Who licenses pest control companies in Nevada?

The Nevada Department of Agriculture. Anyone who applies pesticides for hire, sells or advertises pest control services, or performs pest inspections for hire must be licensed, and the department publishes a list of licensed operators.

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