Contractor License from Connecticut to Nevada: Does It Transfer? (2026)
There is no Connecticut state license to carry to Nevada: Connecticut issues no general contractor license, only a state registration. Nevada does license this work, so ask the Nevada State Contractors Board whether it credits a local license or your documented experience; otherwise you qualify as a new applicant.
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Verdict
No state license to transfer
The issue on this move is the starting point: Connecticut issues no general contractor license, so there is no Connecticut state license for Nevada to recognize. Nevada does license general contractors through the Nevada State Contractors Board: ask whether it credits a local license or documented experience, and expect its full application, business/law exam, financial statement and bond otherwise. Nevada's equivalency lists do name Connecticut, but with no state general contractor license from Connecticut to match, ask the Nevada State Contractors Board which Connecticut credential, if any, it accepts.
What changes, Connecticut → Nevada
| Connecticut (current) | Nevada (destination) | |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | Registration fee not on file — check with the state office that handles the registration | $900 ($900 is what every applicant pays to reach an issued Nevada licence. It is two sequential stages of one pathway, not two alternatives: a $300 nonrefundable application fee due with the application, then a $600 biennial licence fee payable on approval before the licence is issued (and again every two years at renewal). Contractors performing qualified residential work also pay a Residential Recovery Fund assessment before initial issuance and at each two-year renewal - $200 up to a $1,000,000 limit, $500 over $1,000,000, $1,000 for unlimited licences - excluded from the range because it depends on the classification and monetary limit granted. The surety or cash bond ($2,000 or higher as set by the board, with a $200 biennial administrative fee on cash bond deposits), the Nevada Business and Law examination, financial review, and fingerprint processing are all separate.) |
| Processing time | Not on file — check with the state office that handles the registration | Not published as a fixed range |
| Licensing authority | Registration: no office named in the data; trade licenses: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Trade Licensing | Nevada State Contractors Board |
The destination column is what you must satisfy — Nevada sets the rules for this move.
Step by step
- Review Nevada's requirements on the Nevada State Contractors Board website (linked below) — rules change.
- Ask the Nevada State Contractors Board whether it credits a local Connecticut license or your documented experience: Connecticut issues no statewide general contractor license, so there is no state license to verify.
- Otherwise apply as a new applicant: meet Nevada's education/experience requirements and pass the exams it requires.
- Submit the application with fees ($900 ($900 is what every applicant pays to reach an issued Nevada licence. It is two sequential stages of one pathway, not two alternatives: a $300 nonrefundable application fee due with the application, then a $600 biennial licence fee payable on approval before the licence is issued (and again every two years at renewal). Contractors performing qualified residential work also pay a Residential Recovery Fund assessment before initial issuance and at each two-year renewal - $200 up to a $1,000,000 limit, $500 over $1,000,000, $1,000 for unlimited licences - excluded from the range because it depends on the classification and monetary limit granted. The surety or cash bond ($2,000 or higher as set by the board, with a $200 biennial administrative fee on cash bond deposits), the Nevada Business and Law examination, financial review, and fingerprint processing are all separate.)). Processing time: Not published as a fixed range.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada accept a Connecticut contractor license?
There is no Connecticut state license to carry to Nevada: Connecticut issues no general contractor license, only a state registration. Nevada does license this work, so ask the Nevada State Contractors Board whether it credits a local license or your documented experience; otherwise you qualify as a new applicant.
What still applies even if reciprocity covers my trade?
Nevada's business and law exam, financial statement, bond, and registration — reciprocity waives the trade exam only, not these.
What does the Connecticut-to-Nevada move cost and how long does it take?
$900 ($900 is what every applicant pays to reach an issued Nevada licence. It is two sequential stages of one pathway, not two alternatives: a $300 nonrefundable application fee due with the application, then a $600 biennial licence fee payable on approval before the licence is issued (and again every two years at renewal). Contractors performing qualified residential work also pay a Residential Recovery Fund assessment before initial issuance and at each two-year renewal - $200 up to a $1,000,000 limit, $500 over $1,000,000, $1,000 for unlimited licences - excluded from the range because it depends on the classification and monetary limit granted. The surety or cash bond ($2,000 or higher as set by the board, with a $200 biennial administrative fee on cash bond deposits), the Nevada Business and Law examination, financial review, and fingerprint processing are all separate.) Processing time: Not published as a fixed range.
Would the NASCLA exam help for this move?
Possibly, for the trade it covers: Nevada's board accepts a NASCLA accredited exam in place of its own trade exam (verified 2026-09-01). The business/law exam, bond and application still apply.
Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-09-01.
- Nevada State Contractors Board - Licensure by Endorsement ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Nevada State Contractors Board - New License Application form ($300 nonrefundable application fee; $2,000 minimum bond) ↗ (accessed 2026-09-01)
- Nevada State Contractors Board - FAQ for General Requirements ($300 application processing fee, $600 biennial licence fee, Residential Recovery Fund assessments) ↗ (accessed 2026-09-01)
- Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 393, Sec. 20-333a (Reciprocity) and Sec. 20-334a (Types of licenses) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
Reviewed by the License Reciprocity Editorial Team · verified against primary sources 2026-09-01
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