Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Contractor License
The Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Contractor License allows you to do the following work of construction and remodeling of houses and other structures which support:
- Shelter or enclose persons or animals or other chattels
- Which do not extend more than three stories above the ground and one story below the ground
How to Get a Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Contractor License?
- Acquire a Nevada Business ID before completing your NV Contractor Application. Contact the Nevada Secretary of State to complete the Nevada Business License Application to obtain a Nevada Business ID
- Gather the required documents from the Nevada State Contractors Board NSCB and submit them with your contractor application
- Financial Statement
- Experience Documentation
- History of past and current employment
- Copies of driver's licenses or government-issued IDs
- Provide a Signature on the application where requested
- Child Support Information Statement – Sole Proprietors ONLY
- Send a check, cashier's check, or money order payable to NSCB
- Background Disclosure Statement and Fingerprint Background Waiver Forms
- Show proof of your work history by submitting one of the following types of documents:
- Four Certifications of Work Experience Forms (Certificates):
- Total experience time must be at least four full years (1460 days). However, not all forms of work experience are required to each prove four years of experience
- Proof of transferrable military training and experience
- Proof of eligibility for Licensure by Endorsement. Applicants are advised to review the State Equivalency Chart to determine their eligibility. In addition, to be considered for licensure by endorsement, you must submit with your application a Request for Verification of License completed by your endorsing state
- An active Master's Certification issued by an officially recognized agent or governmental agency similar to the Residential and Small Commercial (B2) classification
- Four Certifications of Work Experience Forms (Certificates):
- Submit the Nevada Contractor License Application Form and complete it along with all supporting documentation
- After the application has been submitted and work experience has been verified, await the exam eligibility form
- Complete and pass the following tests administered by PSI©:
- Once NSCB approves the license, the applicant must provide the License Bond and workers' compensation insurance specified in the approval letter
- NSCB will complete the Residential and Small Commercial (B2) license issuance and send it to the applicant's address
Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and Management Survey exams, including the official reference lists.
Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Contractor Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer Based
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 80
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
- Time Allowed: 3 Hours
- Minimum Passing Score: 56 Questions
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- Sitework (4)
- Concrete (10)
- Masonry (10)
- Metals (5)
- Carpentry (12)
- Thermal and Moisture Protection (9)
- Doors and Windows (3)
- Drywall and Finishes (4)
- Safety (10)
- General Code, Plan Reading, and Estimating (10)
- Nevada One Call (3)
- PSI© Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Official Content Outline
Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B2) 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 Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Residential and Small Commercial (B2) 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 RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL (B2) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,290.07-
NEVADA RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL (B2) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $1,390.07
Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Contractor Exam Books
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The scope of the International Building Code...International Building Code 2018
r738 1$185.83$185.83 -
This comprehensive code comprises all buildin...International Residential Code 2018 - Out of
r735 1$167.26$167.26 -
A very detailed and helpful reference coverin...Building Code Requirements for Structural Con
r416 1$257.55$257.55
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OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety...CFR (OSHA) Title 29 Part 1926 (1903 1904 1910
r84 1$30.00$30.00 -
Carpentry and Building Construction is a heav...Carpentry & Building Construction
r72 1$86.84$86.84 -
This is a used book, used book pricing has be...Brick Block Stone
r190 1$178.39$178.39 -
Pipe & Excavation Contracting is an important...Pipe & Excavation Contracting
r246 1$53.66$53.66 -
The Gypsum Construction Handbook is a complet...Gypsum Construction Handbook
r153 1$55.94$55.94 -
This book aims to continue the safety and pro...Suggested Marking Guidelines and The Nevada O
r1429 1$30.00$30.00 -
This book covers all aspects of the handling ...Building Component Safety Information Handlin
r68 1$30.00$30.00 -
Provides insight into proven practices that w...The Contractors Guide to Quality Concrete Con
r292 1$117.49$117.49
Nevada Residential and Small Commercial (B2) Management Survey Exam Book
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Nevada Construction Business and Law Manual i...Nevada Construction Business and Law Manual
r1418 1$97.11$97.11