Nevada Plumbing License Requirements
Nevada doesn't license individual plumbers. Plumbing contractors need a state license from the Nevada State Contractors Board. Some cities license plumbers.
Contractor only · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated
License tiers
| Apprentice | No state license |
| Journeyman | No state license; local cards |
| Master | No state license |
| Contractor | NSCB C-1 Plumbing and Heating |
Requirements
| Contractor experience | 4 years as journeyman, foreman, supervisor or contractor |
| Exam | Trade + management exams |
| Renewal | 2 years |
| Local license | Workers may need local license |
| Board | Nevada State Contractors Board |
Local licenses in Nevada
Las Vegas (Clark County certification)
CountyJourneyman or master plumber certification card
Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention
Clark County guide: plumbing work in any Clark County jurisdiction needs a certified journeyman (minimum for unsupervised work) or master on site; photo badge issued via the Nevada State Board of Plumbing Examiners and NITC exams. Population is the City of Las Vegas.
- Source: clarkcountynv.gov · checked November 5, 2026
Henderson (Clark County certification)
CountyJourneyman or master plumber certification card
Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention
Clark County guide: plumbing work in any Clark County jurisdiction needs a certified journeyman (minimum for unsupervised work) or master on site; photo badge issued via the Nevada State Board of Plumbing Examiners and NITC exams. Population is the City of Henderson.
- Source: clarkcountynv.gov · checked November 5, 2026
North Las Vegas (Clark County certification)
CountyJourneyman or master plumber certification card
Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention
Clark County guide: plumbing work in any Clark County jurisdiction needs a certified journeyman (minimum for unsupervised work) or master on site; photo badge issued via the Nevada State Board of Plumbing Examiners and NITC exams. Population is the City of North Las Vegas.
- Source: clarkcountynv.gov · checked November 5, 2026
Exam
| Exam provider | PSI (for Nevada State Contractors Board) |
| Format | Trade: closed book (some code references); CMS: open book |
Nevada State Contractors Board: PSI exams; business and law (CMS) exam is open book; trade exams are closed book except certain code references. Contractor license only.
- Source: nvcontractorsboard.com · checked November 6, 2026
Licensed in another state or the military
| Reciprocity | Licensure by endorsement |
| Military experience credit | Yes: staff evaluate transferable military training and experience (Veterans Assistance Program) |
| Military spouses | Spouses of active-duty or veteran members relocating a business get expedited application |
Late renewal fees may be waived for licensees called to active duty.
- Source: nvcontractorsboard.com · checked November 6, 2026
Apprenticeship
| Registering agency | State Apprenticeship Agency |
- Source: apprenticeship.gov · checked November 6, 2026