Licensed jobs in Nevada
Nevada: 11 occupations, 8 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Nevada
Nevada licenses 11 of the 11 occupations below at the state level. General contractors have the most levels here (14 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetologist 3 credentials in all | Nevada State Board of Cosmetology | Training 1,600 clock hours1 | $152 | Every 2 years3 |
| Notary public | Notary Public 2 credentials in all | Secretary of State | – | $355 | Every 4 years6 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (RN) license (professional nurse) | NSBN | – | $1007 | Every 2 years8 |
| Insurance agent | Producer (resident producer of insurance) 3 credentials in all | DOI | – | $12511 | Every 3 years12 |
| Plumber | Classification C-1: Plumbing and Heating Contracting 4 credentials in all | NSCB | Experience 4 years14 | $30014 | Every 2 years15 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nursing Assistant (certificate to practice as a nursing assistant) 2 credentials in all | NSBN | Training 75 clock hours8 | $5018 | Every 2 years8 |
| Electrician | Classification C-2: Electrical 8 credentials in all | NSCB | Experience 4 years14 | $30014 | Every 2 years15 |
| Security guard | Registered Work Card (registration as an employee of a PILB licensee; "Security Guard" use) 3 credentials in all | PILB | – | $8520 | Every 5 years21 |
| Massage therapist | Establishment Certificate (massage, reflexology or structural integration establishment) 5 credentials in all | Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy | – | $022 | Every year22 |
| Real estate agent | Real Estate Salesperson 3 credentials in all | NRED | Training 120 clock hours23 | $14023 | Every 24 months24 |
| General contractor | Classification B: General Building 14 credentials in all | NSCB | Experience 4 years14 | $30014 | Every 2 years15 |
Licensing boards
8 agencies issue the Nevada licenses we cover:
- Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB): plumbers, electricians and general contractors
- Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy: massage therapists
- Nevada State Board of Cosmetology: cosmetologists
- Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN): registered nurses and nursing assistants
- Nevada Division of Insurance (DOI): insurance agents
- Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board (PILB): security guards
- Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED): real estate agents
- Secretary of State: notaries
Moving to Nevada with a license
For plumbers, electricians, real estate agents and general contractors, the Nevada board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries, security guards and massage therapists publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement and Exam waiver42 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route6 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit and Military service members and spouses910 |
| Insurance agent | Exam waiver and License by endorsement1312 |
| Plumber | License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses1617 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses1910 |
| Electrician | License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses1617 |
| Security guard | – |
| Massage therapist | No reciprocity route22 |
| Real estate agent | Reciprocity agreements and Exam waiver23 |
| General contractor | License by endorsement, Exam waiver and Military service members and spouses161417 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Nevada license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- NRS Chapter 644A - CosmetologyNevada Legislature, Legislative Counsel BureauDated April 15, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Out of State / Out of Country HoursNevada State Board of CosmetologyChecked November 7, 2026
- Licensing & Service FeesNevada State Board of CosmetologyChecked November 7, 2026
- Transfer to NevadaNevada State Board of CosmetologyChecked November 7, 2026
- Notary Public - Washoe CountyWashoe County Clerk's OfficeChecked November 7, 2026
- Notary - Nevada Notary Requirements and InformationNevada Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- NAC Chapter 632 - Nursing (Nevada Administrative Code)Nevada Legislature, Legislative Counsel Bureau (Nevada Administrative Code; regulations of the State Board of Nursing)Dated June 7, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
- NRS Chapter 632 NursingNevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)Dated October 7, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
- RN/LPN Licensure by Endorsement InstructionsNevada State Board of NursingDated January 1, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
- Servicemember Civil Relief Act notificationNevada State Board of NursingDated December 1, 2023Checked November 8, 2026
- NRS Chapter 680B Fees and TaxesNevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)Dated April 15, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- NRS Chapter 683A Persons Involved in Sale or Administration of InsuranceNevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)Dated April 15, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
- Licensing FAQs for Applicants and Licensees (PDF)Nevada Division of InsuranceDated April 18, 2025Checked November 8, 2026
- New License ApplicationNevada State Contractors BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- FAQ for General RequirementsNevada State Contractors BoardDated September 14, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Licensure by EndorsementNevada State Contractors BoardDated February 11, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Veterans Assistance ProgramNevada State Contractors BoardDated July 9, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- CNA Application Requirements for ExaminationNevada State Board of NursingDated November 1, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
- CNA Application Requirements for EndorsementNevada State Board of NursingDated September 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- PILB Work CardsNevada Private Investigators Licensing BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- Licensee Booklet (8x11) Jan 2019Nevada Private Investigators Licensing BoardChecked November 7, 2026
- Approved Regulation of the Board of Massage Therapy, LCB File No. R137-26Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau), Nevada RegisterDated September 24, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
- Form 501Nevada Real Estate DivisionDated August 1, 2025Checked November 6, 2026
- NRS Chapter 645 Real Estate Brokers and SalespersonsNevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau)Checked November 6, 2026