Nevada Contractor License Reciprocity
Nevada has reciprocity agreements with 3 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Nevada license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Nevada License
Licensed contractors with 5+ years of licensure may qualify for trade exam waiver. Must still pass the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam and meet all other requirements.
Trade exam waived if CA license active 5+ years
Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in NV for 1+ years in good standing
States Whose Licenses Nevada Accepts
Trade exam waived via licensure by endorsement if actively licensed in AZ for 4+ years with no disciplinary actions
Trade exam waived via licensure by endorsement if actively licensed in CA for 4+ years with no disciplinary actions
Trade exam waived via licensure by endorsement if actively licensed in UT for 4+ years with no disciplinary actions
Working in Nevada with an out-of-state company?
Reciprocity moves your license, not your business. An LLC formed elsewhere generally has to register as a foreign entity in Nevada before it can contract there — Northwest files the qualification and serves as the in-state registered agent.
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