Nevada C-15a Roofing License Requirements (2026)

The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) issues the C-15a Roofing classification under NRS Chapter 624. Every roofing project in Nevada regardless of dollar value requires an active C-15a license. Applicants designate a Qualified Individual with at least four years of documented roofing experience, pass the PSI trade and Business and Law exams, post a surety bond scaled to the monetary limit requested, and submit a reviewed financial statement. Nevada is aggressive about unlicensed contracting — NRS §624.700 makes it a misdemeanor and the NSCB investigators conduct sting operations.

The Licensing Authority

Authority over this credential rests with Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB), which issues and polices it under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 624; Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 624. NSCB licenses all contractors performing work in Nevada under NRS 624, sets monetary limits tied to financial capacity, administers trade and business-and-law examinations through PSI, investigates complaints, and conducts disciplinary proceedings statewide.

Official portal: https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/
Address: 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200, Henderson, NV 89074 (Southern office); 5390 Kietzke Lane, Suite 102, Reno, NV 89511 (Northern office)
Phone: (702) 486-1100 (Southern); (775) 688-1141 (Northern)

Baseline Eligibility

Eligibility begins with two baseline checks: the applicant must be 18 or older and must provide a valid Social Security Number. No Nevada residency requirement.

Good moral character

NSCB reviews fraud and construction-related felonies.

Background investigation

Fingerprint-based background check required under NRS 624.260.

Experience and Education Requirements

At least four years of journey-level, foreman, supervisor, or contractor experience in the C-15a roofing classification within the last ten years has to be evidenced and confirmed. Retain payroll, tax, project, or supervisor records, since the board may audit the experience claimed.

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

NSCB Certification of Experience notarized by former employers
Project list with addresses and values
W-2 or 1099 corroboration

Education substitution

Accredited trade degree may substitute for up to three years.

The Licensing Examination

The exam, administered by PSI Services LLC, breaks into the parts shown below — all must be passed before licensure:

Nevada C-15a Roofing Trade Exam — BUR, foam, single-ply, metal, tile, shingle, hot-mop fire safety, high-heat/UV best practices — 80 questions, 180 minutes, passing score 75%
Nevada Business and Law Exam — 50 questions, 120 minutes, passing score 75%

Examination fee: $75 per exam paid to PSI.

Retake policy: Failed exams retaken at $75; application valid one year.

Financial Security and Insurance

A $15,000 surety bond, in the form prescribed by the NSCB, must be posted as a condition of licensure.

General liability

NSCB does not set a GL minimum but most Nevada local permits require $1,000,000 GL. Sole proprietors may post a cash deposit in lieu of a bond.

Workers' compensation

Mandatory for every Nevada employer with one or more employees under NRS §616B.627.

Additional financial requirements

Reviewed financial statement from a CPA showing working capital sufficient for the requested monetary limit. Bond scales with monetary limit — $1,000 to $500,000 under NAC §624.260.

Fee Schedule

Fee	Amount
Application (non-refundable)	$300
Examination	$150
Initial license	$600
Renewal (every 2 years)	$600

License Renewal

The Nevada NSCB C-15a Roofing Contractor must be renewed every 2 years. The fee to renew is presently $600. Biennial renewal. Bond and workers comp must stay current.

Continuing education: No CE requirement for C-15a.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Nevada Roofing License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

Download the PDF roadmap →

Reciprocity Map

Nevada grants no NASCLA reciprocity for this classification.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
California	Trade exam waived	Bilateral NSCB–CSLB C-39 endorsement for active five-year contractors.
Arizona	Trade exam waived	Bilateral NSCB–ROC CR-42 endorsement.
Utah	Trade exam waived	Bilateral NSCB–DOPL S330 endorsement.

Business and Law exam is never waived.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares Roofing license requirements in every state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

The Licensing Roadmap

Document four years of qualifying roofing experience. Notarized Certification of Experience with tax corroboration.
Designate the Qualified Individual. QI must be a bona-fide employee or officer.
Prepare the reviewed financial statement. CPA-prepared statement supporting the requested monetary limit.
Submit the NSCB application. $300 application fee plus fingerprint background processing.
Pass the PSI trade and Business and Law exams. 75% on each.
Post the monetary-limit bond and bind workers comp. Bond scales $1,000 to $500,000 per monetary limit. Workers comp mandatory at one employee under NRS §616B.627.
Receive the C-15a and renew biennially. Renewal $600 every two years plus active bond and workers comp.

Common Application Pitfalls

These are the recurring mistakes that most often delay or reject a Nevada Roofing application, based on the official instructions cited here.

Las Vegas summer heat illness

Nevada enforces heat illness prevention plans on construction sites. Crews on Las Vegas roofs in July see surface temps over 160°F — heat illness citations follow unsafe schedules.

Foam roof UV degradation

SPF roofs in Nevada sun require UL 790 Class A coatings maintained at specified mil thicknesses. Thin coatings degrade in two to three years and generate warranty claims.

Hot-mop fire safety in wildfire zones

Washoe and rural counties enforce red-flag day prohibitions on open-flame roofing during fire season. Violating a red-flag order triggers fines and NSCB discipline.

Monetary limit violations

Bidding a job above the license monetary limit is disciplinable under NRS §624.3015. NSCB audits bid awards against reported limits.

Unlicensed contracting sting

NSCB investigators run sting operations on Craigslist and storm chasers. Unlicensed work is an automatic misdemeanor plus NSCB civil penalty under §624.700.

Before Filing: A Checklist

Have each of the following squared away before the packet goes to NSCB:

☐ NSCB Certification of Experience (four years)
☐ Qualified Individual designation
☐ Reviewed CPA financial statement
☐ NSCB application + $300
☐ PSI trade and B&L pass certificates (75%+)
☐ Monetary-limit surety bond
☐ Nevada workers comp declaration page

Preparation Resources

The list below collects the board's cited references and the materials applicants typically study from. CLR is not paid to recommend any of them.

Nevada Contractor Candidate Information Bulletin — PSI Services. Exam source list.
NRS Chapter 624 and NAC §624 — State of Nevada. Licensing law and rules.
NRCA Roofing Manual — Hot Climate and UV chapters — National Roofing Contractors Association. Primary technical reference.

Other Nevada Trade Licenses

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Answers to Common Questions

What is the C-15a classification?

Nevada's roofing contractor classification under NRS Chapter 624. Authorizes all roofing work statewide.

How much is the Nevada C-15a bond?

A sliding scale bond based on the monetary limit requested — $1,000 at the lowest tier up to $500,000 at the highest. NAC §624.260.

What is the monetary limit?

The maximum dollar value of any single project the contractor can bid. Tied to working capital on the reviewed financial statement.

Is workers comp mandatory?

Yes for every employer with one or more employees under NRS §616B.627.

When does the C-15a renew?

Biennially. Renewal fee $600 with continued bond and workers comp.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-04-29 · Next scheduled review 2026-07-28