Nevada plumber license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
A general building contractor must hold the specialty license to perform plumbing contracting.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
A general building contractor shall not perform specialty contracting in plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning, or fire protection without a specialty license.Official source
Agency guidance
Reno requires a valid journeyman certificate for plumbing installations, alterations or additions, subject to the city's listed exceptions.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
No person, company, or corporation shall perform or allow any installations, alterations, or additions of electrical wiring or equipment or of a plumbing system within the City of Reno unless done by a person in possession of a valid journeyman certificate.Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Nevada State Contractors Board
Official agency page
Check the qualifications
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Review fees and apply
Application fee
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Exam fee
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License fee
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Apply with the agency
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Reciprocity
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Official sources and verification (4)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
A general building contractor shall not perform specialty contracting in plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning, or fire protection without a specialty license.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
No person, company, or corporation shall perform or allow any installations, alterations, or additions of electrical wiring or equipment or of a plumbing system within the City of Reno unless done by a person in possession of a valid journeyman certificate.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official sources (3)
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