Licensure by Endorsement from California to Nevada

The data in the chart below can serve as a reference tool for applicants interested in qualifying for the California Licensure by Endorsement procedure with the State of Nevada. It is important to remember that any application terms imposed by the principal State will also apply, such as having to take and pass a Law and Business Exam in some instances.

Nevada & California - Equivalency Table
Endorsement of a Contractor License does not extend to required documentation,
but only waives the need to take a trade examination or presenting proof of experience
State of Nevada Contractor TradeCalifornia’s Homologous License ¹Equivalent California Examination ²
General Engineering (A) General Engineering (A) General Engineering (A) Exam
General Building (B) General Building (B) General Building (B) Exam
Residential and Small Commercial (B2) General Building (B) General Building (B) Exam
Plumbing and Heating (C1) Plumbing (C-36) and Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting (C-4) Plumbing (C-36) Exam and Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting (C-4) Exam
Electrical (C2) Electrical (C-10) Electrical (C-10) Exam
Carpentry (C3) Framing and Rough Carpentry (C-5) and Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry (C-6) Framing and Rough Carpentry (C-5) Exam and Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry (C-6) Exam
Painting (C4A) Painting and Decorating (C-33) Painting and Decorating (C-33) Exam
Concrete Contracting (C5) Concrete (C-8) Concrete (C-8) Exam
Erecting Signs (C6) Sign (C-45) Sign (C-45) Exam
Elevation and Conveyance (C7) Elevator (C-11) Elevator (C-11) Exam
Glass and Glazing (C8) Glazing (C-17) Glazing (C-17) Exam
Landscape Contracting (C10) Landscaping (C-27) Landscaping (C-27) Exam
Steel Reinforcing and Erection (C14) Reinforcing Steel (C-50) and
Structural Steel (C-51)
Reinforcing Steel (C-50) Exam and
Structural Steel (C-51) Exam
Finishing Floors (C16) Flooring and Floor Covering (C-15) Flooring and Floor Covering (C-15) Exam
Lathing and Plastering (C17) Lathing and Plastering (C-35) Lathing and Plastering (C-35) Exam
Masonry (C18) Masonry (C-29) Masonry (C-29) Exam
Tiling (C20) Ceramic and Mosaic Tile (C-54) Ceramic and Mosaic Tile (C-54) Exam
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (C21) Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (C-20) and Refrigeration (C-38) Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (C-20) Exam and Refrigeration (C-38) Exam
Drilling Wells and Installing Pumps, Pressure Tanks & Storage Tanks (C23) Well Drilling (C-57) Well Drilling (C-57) Exam
Fencing and Equipping Playgrounds (C25) Fencing (C-13) Fencing (C-13) Exam
Fire Protection (C41) Fire Protection (C-16) Fire Protection (C-16) Exam
¹ Must provide confirmation of being actively licensed for the past four years, and
² successfully complete & pass the designated trade exam

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