Electrical Contractor Permit Requirements in Las Vegas, NV

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC/corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Nevada C-2 Electrical Contractor License

   Required to perform electrical contracting work in Nevada. Issued by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB). Applicants must submit an application, pass a trade and law exam, provide proof of experience, and post a surety bond ($1,000–$500,000 based on license limit). The Board requires the surety bond, proof of financial responsibility, and industrial (workers’ compensation) insurance; general liability insurance is a market expectation, not an NSCB licensure requirement.

   Official government source for Nevada C-2 Electrical Contractor License (opens in a new tab)

   $300 application + $600 biennial license (NAC 624.130); PSI exams $95 (single) / $140 (CMS + trade together)·4–8 weeks

   $300 application + $600 biennial license (NAC 624.130); PSI exams $95 (single) / $140 (CMS + trade together)

   4–8 weeks

2. Nevada Surety Bond

   Nevada electrical contractors must post a surety bond ranging from $1,000 to $500,000 depending on the license monetary limit. Most small contractors choose a $50,000 limit.

   Official government source for Nevada Surety Bond (opens in a new tab)

   $200–$1,000/year·1–3 days

   $200–$1,000/year

   1–3 days

3. Nevada Business Entity Registration (if applicable)

   LLCs and corporations must register with the Nevada Secretary of State.

   Official government source for Nevada Business Entity Registration (if applicable) (opens in a new tab)

   $425 initial formation; $350/year thereafter ($150 annual list + $200 State Business License renewal — NRS 86.263, 76.130)·1–3 business days

   $425 initial formation; $350/year thereafter ($150 annual list + $200 State Business License renewal — NRS 86.263, 76.130)

   1–3 business days

1. City of Las Vegas Business License

   Businesses operating within City of Las Vegas limits must obtain a business license from the city's Business Licensing division (apply online via the city's Business License portal; 702-229-6281). Most business types are 'general' licenses; certain sensitive activities are 'privileged' licenses requiring an appointment and background investigation. Businesses at unincorporated-Clark-County addresses (much of the Las Vegas Valley, including the Strip) license through Clark County instead — verify jurisdiction with the city's address lookup. Contractors must hold a Nevada State Contractors Board license and provide the license number on the application. Contractors are eligible for the multi-jurisdictional business license (MJBL) program: a City of Las Vegas license can add Clark County, Henderson, and North Las Vegas.

   Official government source for City of Las Vegas Business License (opens in a new tab)

   City of Las Vegas: $50 nonrefundable processing fee for a general license ($100 for a privileged license), plus a license fee set by category — flat, incremental, or gross-revenue-based billed per six-month period (e.g., $55 per 6-month period for gross revenue up to $30,000). Confirm the category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review for exact category amount).·1–3 weeks

   City of Las Vegas: $50 nonrefundable processing fee for a general license ($100 for a privileged license), plus a license fee set by category — flat, incremental, or gross-revenue-based billed per six-month period (e.g., $55 per 6-month period for gross revenue up to $30,000). Confirm the category fee with city Business Licensing, 702-229-6281 (needs_review for exact category amount).

   1–3 weeks

2. Clark County Business License (Unincorporated Areas)

   If working in unincorporated Clark County, a separate Clark County business license is required.

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   $100 semiannually (≈$200/year) under the county 'Contractors – Specialty Trade' category (fee schedule rev. 09.2024).·1–3 weeks

   $100 semiannually (≈$200/year) under the county 'Contractors – Specialty Trade' category (fee schedule rev. 09.2024).

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Nevada State Contractors Board
• City of Las Vegas — Business Licenses

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