Nevada Roofer License Requirements
Official classification: C-15a Roofing Contractor · Issued by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB).
🏠 RooferNV ✔ Verified 2026-06-18
License types
- C-15a Roofing — Specialty (Class C) subclassification covering installation, application, alteration and repair of watertight and weatherproof roofing materials (asphalt, pitch, tar, felt, shakes, shingles, aluminum, tile, slate, urethane, photovoltaic roof tiles), but not siding or internal weather-control stripping.
Requirements at a glance
| Experience required | At least 4 full years of experience as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee, or contractor in the classification, within the 15 years immediately before filing the application. Up to 3 years may be substituted with accredited training or education. |
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| Application fee | $300 (non-refundable) |
| License fee | $600 (two-year license), plus a Residential Recovery Fund fee scaled to the license's monetary limit |
| Renewal fee | $600 every 2 years, plus a Residential Recovery Fund fee scaled to the license's monetary limit |
| Renewal period | Every 2 years (Nevada does not issue 1-year licenses) |
| Continuing education | None required by NSCB |
| Bond required | Surety bond required, set case-by-case from $1,000 to $500,000 based on the license type, the monetary limit requested, and the applicant's financial responsibility, experience and character. A cashier's check may be deposited in lieu of a bond, with a $200 biennial administrative fee for cash deposits. |
| Liability insurance | Not mandated by NSCB for licensure |
| Property damage | Not mandated by NSCB for licensure |
| Workers' comp | Required if you have employees (NRS 616B.627); proof of coverage or an affidavit of exemption must be submitted at application and each renewal |
| Background check | Required; applicants submit a Background Disclosure Statement and Fingerprint Authorization (fingerprinting) as part of the application. |
| Credit requirement | A financial statement is required regardless of the monetary limit requested and sets the license's monetary limit. Documentation rigor scales with the limit (self/CPA-compiled up to $25,000; reviewed or audited CPA statement for higher limits). A Bank Verification Form is also required. |
| Reciprocity | Alabama; Arizona; California; Connecticut; Florida; Hawaii; Louisiana; New Mexico; North Carolina; South Carolina; Tennessee; West Virginia |
| Processing time | Application is processed after a waiting period (1 business day if delivered in person, 5 business days if mailed); total review time varies. |
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Exams
| C-15 / C-15a Roofing trade exam | Provider: PSI Passing: Not publicly disclosed by NSCB Fee: Approximately $95, or $140 when scheduled with the law exam (paid to PSI) |
| Business & Law / Construction Management Survey (CMS) exam | Provider: PSI Passing: Not publicly disclosed by NSCB Fee: Approximately $95 (paid to PSI) |
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Local / municipal notes
C-15a is the specific roofing subclassification; the broader C-15 category also includes siding-related subclasses. Confirm the exact subclass for your scope of work.
Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-18 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) before applying. This is not legal advice.
Official sources
https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-requirements/
https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/bonds/
https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/resources/faq-central/
https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-classifications/
https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/raise-your-license-limit/