Nevada Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) Contractor License
The Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Mixing, fabrication and placement of pavement and surfaces consisting of:
- Aggregates
- Asphalt
- Concrete products
- All digging, movement and placement of Excavating and Grading (A7) license
- Materials forming the surface of the earth
- Machines and explosives to cut, fill, grade, and backfill
- Similar excavating, grading and trenching operations
How to Get a Nevada Excavating, Grading, Trenching, and Surfacing (A12) Contractor License?
- Obtain a Nevada Business ID before completing the Contractor Application. Contact the Nevada Secretary of State to complete the Nevada Business License application to obtain a Business ID
Gather the necessary documents requested by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) and submit them with the contractor application:
- Select the Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) contractor license from the official list of Nevada State Contractors
- Give a Signature on the application where requested
- Experience Documentation
- Copies of driver's licenses or government-issued IDs
- Submit a check, cashier's check, or money order payable to NSCB
- Child Support Information Statement
- Background Disclosure Statement and Fingerprint Background Waiver forms
- Financial Statement
- History of past and current employment
- Submit the completed Work Experience Certificate Form with one of the following specifications:
- A current master's degree certificate issued by a government agency or its officially recognized representative in a field substantially similar to the classification applied for
- Proof of transferable military experience and training
- Proof of eligibility for Licensure by Endorsement
Four Certification of Work Experience Forms (Certificates) are needed for each classification applied for:
- Total hours of experience (all certificates combined) must be at least four full years (1460 days). Individual certificates can be a maximum of 4 years of experience
- The certificate must be completed by an employer other than the applicant company. If you are an independent contractor, this must be completed by the client you work for. Dependents can only complete the certificate if they are the employer
- Each certificate must prove experience in the trades applied for. Certificates that refer to incomplete or actual work performed will not be accepted
- Any certification found to be false or misleading may be deemed a misrepresentation or omission of material fact in violation of NRS 624.3013(2)
- Additional documents may be requested from the Board if necessary
- Fill out and send the Nevada Contractor License Application Form with all of the completed documents
- Wait for the exam eligibility form once your application has been submitted and your work experience has been verified
- Complete and pass the Business and Law and trade exam administered by PSI©:
- Once the NSCB approves the license, the applicant must provide evidence of the License Bond and workers' compensation insurance referred to in the approval letter
- License issuance will be completed by NSCB and mailed to the address on the application
Nevada Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
Nevada Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and Management Survey exams, including the official reference lists.
Nevada Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) Contractor Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer Based
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 60
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 2 Hours
- Minimum Passing Score: 42 Questions
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Earthwork Construction (18)
- Tools and Equipment (12)
- Paving and Surfacing Procedures (20)
- Safety (7)
- Nevada One-Call (3)
- PSI© Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) Official Content Outline
Nevada Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) Contractor Management Survey Exam
- Testing Method: Computer Based
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Number of Questions: 60
- Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 45 (75% correct)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Licensing (10)
- Estimating and Bidding (7)
- Lien Law (3)
- Financial Management (12)
- Tax Laws (5)
- Labor Laws (5)
- Project Management (3)
- Contracts (6)
- Risk Management (4)
- Environmental and Safety (5)
- PSI© Management Survey Official Content Outline
Nevada Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Excavating, Grading, Trenching and Surfacing (A12) and Management Survey exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
NEVADA EXCAVATING, GRADING, TRENCHING AND SURFACING (A12) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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NEVADA EXCAVATING, GRADING, TRENCHING AND SURFACING (A12) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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