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How to get an HVAC license in Nevada

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in Nevada. Taken from official NV pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Nevada State Contractors Board — Classification C-21 (Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning)
  • State journeyman license: No (Nevada licenses the contracting business (qualifier), not a statewide HVAC journeyman card.)
  • C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Contractor: Qualifying individual needs at least 4 full years, within the last 15 years, as a journeyman, foreman, supervisor, or contractor in the classification. College/apprenticeship training may cover up to 3 of those years with documentation.
  • Exam: see below, via PSI
  • Code edition: Qualifier takes PSI Business and Law (Construction Management Survey) plus the C-21 trade exam unless waived (endorsement / prior license paths). Three attempts per exam; 2-week wait between fails.

Requirements by license

C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Contractor

ExperienceQualifying individual needs at least 4 full years, within the last 15 years, as a journeyman, foreman, supervisor, or contractor in the classification. College/apprenticeship training may cover up to 3 of those years with documentation.Source: nvcontractorsboard.com · as of
ExamPSI. Business & Law plus C-21 trade exam (unless waived). Board sends Candidate ID after experience verification. Exam fees paid to PSI.Source: nvcontractorsboard.com · as of
Fees
  • Application (nonrefundable): $300
  • Biennial license issue/renewal: $600
  • Residential Recovery Fund (limits ≤ $1M): $200
  • Residential Recovery Fund (limited > $1M): $500
  • Residential Recovery Fund (unlimited): $1000
Source: nvcontractorsboard.com · as of · Bond amount set by Board ($1,000–$500,000). Do not send bond/license fee with the initial application.
RenewalEvery 2 years. Expires two years from the last day of the issue month. Keep bond, qualifier, and workers’ comp (or exemption) current.Source: nvcontractorsboard.com · as of
CE to renewNSCB FAQ/fee pages do not list a CE hour requirement for C-21 renewal.Not confirmedSource: nvcontractorsboard.com · as of

License types in Nevada

  • No statewide HVAC technician license
  • C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning contractor (and C-21 subclassifications)
  • Related specialty classifications as needed (e.g. sheet metal C-13)
Source: leg.state.nv.us · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

Licensure by endorsement may waive the trade exam and experience certification if you’ve been actively licensed 4 years in a state Nevada treats as substantially equivalent (no discipline). You still take Nevada Business & Law.Source: nvcontractorsboard.com · as of

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FAQ

Nevada HVAC license?

C-21 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning contractor through the State Contractors Board. No statewide tech card.

Experience?

Qualifier: 4 years in the last 15 as journeyman/foreman/supervisor/contractor in the class.

Already licensed? See Nevada HVAC license renewal & CE.

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