Nevada renewal guide
Electrical Contractor (C-2)
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
Start here
What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$600.00
Late penalty
$150.00
Bond requirement
Yes — $1,000.00
Insurance requirement
Yes — Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Make sure the bond still clears
The $1,000.00 bond requirement needs to stay active through the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) and pay the $600.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 45 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $150.00.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Nevada C-2 Electrical Contractor License
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) issues the C-2 classification license for electrical contractors. This specialty classification covers all aspects of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
What This License Authorizes
C-2 licensees may install, alter, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, power, and communications systems. The classification includes subclassifications for low-voltage systems and fire alarm installation.
Application Requirements
- Application Fee: $300 non-refundable processing fee
- License Fee: $600 biennial fee paid upon approval
- Examinations: Business and Law (CMS) exam plus electrical trade exam at PSI testing centers in Las Vegas, Reno, or Elko
- Experience: At least 4 years of electrical experience as a journeyman, supervising employee, or contractor within the preceding 15 years
- Financial Statement: Required regardless of monetary limit
Bond and Insurance Requirements
- Surety Bond: Required in an amount between $1,000 and $500,000, determined by the Board based on classification, monetary limit, and financial responsibility
- Workers' Compensation Insurance: Mandatory compliance required
- Residential Recovery Fund: Registration required for residential electrical work
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years
- Renewal Fee: $600
- Late Penalty: A $150 late filing fee applies to renewals submitted after the license expiration date
- No Continuing Education Required: No state-level CE requirement for NSCB license renewal, though some local jurisdictions (such as Clark County) may impose additional continuing education for journeyman electricians
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing electrical work without a valid NSCB license is a misdemeanor on first offense (up to $1,000 fine and 6 months jail), a gross misdemeanor on second offense, and a Class E felony on third offense under NRS 624.700.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Nevada State Contractors Board.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Bond Certificate
- Financial Statement
- work_experience_forms
Source notes
Nevada State Contractors Board . Verified March 2026. https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-classifications/
Rules move. Check Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
Next steps
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