Nevada Plumber License
A Nevada C-1 Plumbing Contractor requires 4 continuing-education hours every 3 years, a renewal fee set by the board, and a license bond. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: NSCB · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
- IAPMO code course: 4 hours
CE courses for Nevada c-1 plumbing contractors
Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Nevada. Confirm a provider appears on NSCB’s approved-provider list before you buy.
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Bond & insurance
Bond required. Annual premiums typically run $100–$2,000 depending on credit and bond amount.
Get a bond quoteWorkers’ compensation insurance is required.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with NSCB.
Compare GL & workers’-comp quotesReciprocity
Nevada does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the NSCB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 4 required CE hours every 3 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Gather bond & insurance proof
Have current proof of your license bond and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.
- 4
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the NSCB portal and pay the state renewal fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 5
Save your confirmation
Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
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Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
Nevada C-1 Plumbing Contractors renew every 3 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 4 CE hours before you’re due.
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