Electrician License Requirements in Nevada
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Nevada, you'll apply through the licensing authority, meet an experience requirement, and pass a licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code. Here's how it breaks down.
Nevada has no state journeyman license — journeyman cards are issued by local jurisdictions. The state licenses electrical CONTRACTORS (C-2) through the Nevada State Contractors Board.
Licensing authority
Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
Website: https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| C-2 Electrical Contractor State contractor license |
4 years of journeyman-or-above electrical experience within the last 10 years | PSI C-2 trade exam (110 questions, 270 min, 70%) + Nevada business & law exam (75 questions, 180 min, 70%) |
| Journeyman Local card |
~8,000 hours (4 years) of experience | Local jurisdiction exam |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
Fees
$95 per PSI exam part
Studying for the Nevada electrician exam?
The exam is NEC-based — practice with 1,394 questions and worked solutions in the Electrical Exam Prep app.
⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) before applying.
Sources: Nevada State Contractors Board (official) · Mike Holt — NV licensing summary