Nevada General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Nevada has 3 General contractor license classes. Most renew every 2 years. The renewal fee is about $600. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

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General Building Contractor (Class B)

B · State license · Nevada State Contractors Board

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Renew on the official site North (775) 688-1141; South (702) 486-1100

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended.

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Grace period: No grace period: an unrenewed license is automatically suspended on the renewal date (NRS 624.283). It can be reinstated by filing a renewal application within 6 months after suspension.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $600
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $150 for late filing of an application to renew an active license; about $75 for late filing of an inactive license renewal (NAC 624.130). Residential contractors also pay a Residential Recovery Fund assessment with each renewal (about $200 for monetary limit up to about $1,000,000, about $500 over about $1,000,000 but limited, about $1,000 unlimited, per the Board FAQ). A $200 biennial administrative fee applies if a cash deposit is used in place of a bond.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Within 6 months after automatic suspension: file the renewal application and pay the renewal fee plus the Board-fixed reinstatement fee if in good standing with no pending complaints (otherwise the Board may require a CPA-prepared financial statement or other conditions). After 6 months the Board may cancel the license and a new original license application is required (NRS 624.283).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required, but the amount is not published. Check with the board
Insurance: Proof of workers' compensation (industrial) insurance required to obtain, activate, maintain or renew an active license (or signed exemption affidavit if exempt). No statewide general-liability minimum found in NSCB sources. Bond amount set by the Board at licensing: $1,000 to $500,000 depending on classification, monetary limit, financial responsibility, experience; surety must be Nevada-authorized and rated A or better; bond must be continuous (surety cancels on 60 days' notice); cash bond alternative carries $200 biennial admin fee. bond_amount_usd left null because it is applicant-specific.
Reciprocity: Licensure by endorsement: Board may waive trade exam and experience certification for applicants actively licensed in a substantially equivalent state for the past 4 years with no discipline; Business and Law exam still required; Nevada-specific trade exam required if endorsing state has no equivalent exam.

Notes

Biennial license fee $600 (NAC 624.130; Board FAQ); inactive license $300. Application fee $300. Nevada has no statewide journeyman or master license for this trade; the contractor license is held by the business and qualified by a qualified individual. The Board mails renewal notices and the expiration date is shown in the online portal. On August 27, 2026 the Board published a small business impact survey on proposed amendments to NAC 624.130 that would raise license renewal fees by no more than $150 per year per license (the first increase in more than 25 years); the $600 biennial fee applies until a rule is adopted. Class C specialty licenses cover the specialty trades; Class B has subclasses B-1 to B-7 and Class A has subclasses A-1 to A-25.

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General Engineering and General Building Contractor (Class AB)

AB · State license · Nevada State Contractors Board

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Renew on the official site North (775) 688-1141; South (702) 486-1100

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: an unrenewed license is automatically suspended on the renewal date (NRS 624.283). It can be reinstated by filing a renewal application within 6 months after suspension.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $600
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $150 for late filing of an application to renew an active license; about $75 for late filing of an inactive license renewal (NAC 624.130). Residential contractors also pay a Residential Recovery Fund assessment with each renewal (about $200 for monetary limit up to about $1,000,000, about $500 over about $1,000,000 but limited, about $1,000 unlimited, per the Board FAQ). A $200 biennial administrative fee applies if a cash deposit is used in place of a bond.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Within 6 months after automatic suspension: file the renewal application and pay the renewal fee plus the Board-fixed reinstatement fee if in good standing with no pending complaints (otherwise the Board may require a CPA-prepared financial statement or other conditions). After 6 months the Board may cancel the license and a new original license application is required (NRS 624.283).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required, but the amount is not published. Check with the board
Insurance: Proof of workers' compensation (industrial) insurance required to obtain, activate, maintain or renew an active license (or signed exemption affidavit if exempt). No statewide general-liability minimum found in NSCB sources. Bond amount set by the Board at licensing: $1,000 to $500,000 depending on classification, monetary limit, financial responsibility, experience; surety must be Nevada-authorized and rated A or better; bond must be continuous (surety cancels on 60 days' notice); cash bond alternative carries $200 biennial admin fee. bond_amount_usd left null because it is applicant-specific.
Reciprocity: Licensure by endorsement: Board may waive trade exam and experience certification for applicants actively licensed in a substantially equivalent state for the past 4 years with no discipline; Business and Law exam still required; Nevada-specific trade exam required if endorsing state has no equivalent exam.

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General Engineering Contractor (Class A)

A · State license · Nevada State Contractors Board

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Renew on the official site North (775) 688-1141; South (702) 486-1100

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: an unrenewed license is automatically suspended on the renewal date (NRS 624.283). It can be reinstated by filing a renewal application within 6 months after suspension.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $600
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $150 for late filing of an application to renew an active license; about $75 for late filing of an inactive license renewal (NAC 624.130). Residential contractors also pay a Residential Recovery Fund assessment with each renewal (about $200 for monetary limit up to about $1,000,000, about $500 over about $1,000,000 but limited, about $1,000 unlimited, per the Board FAQ). A $200 biennial administrative fee applies if a cash deposit is used in place of a bond.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Within 6 months after automatic suspension: file the renewal application and pay the renewal fee plus the Board-fixed reinstatement fee if in good standing with no pending complaints (otherwise the Board may require a CPA-prepared financial statement or other conditions). After 6 months the Board may cancel the license and a new original license application is required (NRS 624.283).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required, but the amount is not published. Check with the board
Insurance: Proof of workers' compensation (industrial) insurance required to obtain, activate, maintain or renew an active license (or signed exemption affidavit if exempt). No statewide general-liability minimum found in NSCB sources. Bond amount set by the Board at licensing: $1,000 to $500,000 depending on classification, monetary limit, financial responsibility, experience; surety must be Nevada-authorized and rated A or better; bond must be continuous (surety cancels on 60 days' notice); cash bond alternative carries $200 biennial admin fee. bond_amount_usd left null because it is applicant-specific.
Reciprocity: Licensure by endorsement: Board may waive trade exam and experience certification for applicants actively licensed in a substantially equivalent state for the past 4 years with no discipline; Business and Law exam still required; Nevada-specific trade exam required if endorsing state has no equivalent exam.

Notes

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How to renew

1Check your General Building Contractor (Class B) deadline: License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended.
2Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renew online at https://app.nvcontractorsboard.com/Clients/NVSCB/Private/Shared/Login.aspx
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $600, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: About $150 for late filing of an application to renew an active license; about $75 for late filing of an inactive license renewal (NAC 624.130). Residential contractors also pay a Residential Recovery Fund assessment with each renewal (about $200 for monetary limit up to about $1,000,000, about $500 over about $1,000,000 but limited, about $1,000 unlimited, per the Board FAQ). A $200 biennial administrative fee applies if a cash deposit is used in place of a bond.
6Check your General Engineering and General Building Contractor (Class AB) deadline: License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended.
7Check your General Engineering Contractor (Class A) deadline: License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended.

Nevada General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Nevada general contractor license expire?

General Building Contractor (Class B): renews every 2 years. License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended. General Engineering and General Building Contractor (Class AB): renews every 2 years. License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended. General Engineering Contractor (Class A): renews every 2 years. License expires 2 years from the last day of the month of issue (staggered biennial renewal per NRS 624.283); renew on or before the expiration date or the license is automatically suspended. Check with Nevada State Contractors Board before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Nevada general contractor license need?

General Building Contractor (Class B): no CE required. General Engineering and General Building Contractor (Class AB): no CE required. General Engineering Contractor (Class A): no CE required. Check with Nevada State Contractors Board before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Nevada general contractor license?

No grace period: an unrenewed license is automatically suspended on the renewal date (NRS 624.283). It can be reinstated by filing a renewal application within 6 months after suspension. Check with Nevada State Contractors Board before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Nevada general contractor license?

General Building Contractor (Class B): About $600. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Nevada general contractor license expires?

About $150 for late filing of an application to renew an active license; about $75 for late filing of an inactive license renewal (NAC 624.130). Residential contractors also pay a Residential Recovery Fund assessment with each renewal (about $200 for monetary limit up to about $1,000,000, about $500 over about $1,000,000 but limited, about $1,000 unlimited, per the Board FAQ). A $200 biennial administrative fee applies if a cash deposit is used in place of a bond. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Nevada accept general contractor licenses from other states?

Licensure by endorsement: Board may waive trade exam and experience certification for applicants actively licensed in a substantially equivalent state for the past 4 years with no discipline; Business and Law exam still required; Nevada-specific trade exam required if endorsing state has no equivalent exam. Check with Nevada State Contractors Board before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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