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Handyman License Requirements in Las Vegas, NV

By , Founder of Bulletproof Handyman · Nevada rules checked November 2, 2026 · Las Vegas local rules checked November 2, 2026

Work inside Las Vegas city limits: City of Las Vegas business license (Community Development, Business Licensing Division, 495 S. NSCB contractors: C25 Contractor license, $50 app + $125/half-year, +$100 per added jurisdiction (Henderson/NLV/unincorporated Clark). Clark County license only if also working in unincorporated county (or add it via multi-J).

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Las Vegas requirements

Work inside Las Vegas city limits: City of Las Vegas business license (Community Development, Business Licensing Division, 495 S. NSCB contractors: C25 Contractor license, $50 app + $125/half-year, +$100 per added jurisdiction (Henderson/NLV/unincorporated Clark). Clark County license only if also working in unincorporated county (or add it via multi-J).

Source link: www5.lasvegasnevada.gov · lasvegasnevada.gov · cityofhenderson.com · checked November 2, 2026

Local business license

Required

  • Name: City of Las Vegas Business License (Contractor category C25 for NRS 624 contractors; other categories for unlicensed handyman work)
  • Office: City of Las Vegas, Department of Community Development, Business Licensing Division, 495 S.
  • Fee: Contractor: $50 non-refundable application fee + $125 semi-annual (LV primary) + $100 per additional secondary jurisdiction
"There is a non-refundable application fee of $50.00, and a semi-annual license fee calculated based upon the number of jurisdictions, at a rate of $125.00 for the City of Las Vegas as the primary jurisdiction and $100.00 for each additional secondary jurisdiction."

Source: www5.lasvegasnevada.gov · checked November 2, 2026

Local contractor or handyman license

Required

  • Name: Multi-Jurisdictional Contractor business license (LV, Henderson, NLV, unincorporated Clark)
  • Trigger: Any person licensed or required to be licensed as a contractor under NRS 624, whether or not located in the City
"Any person who is licensed or required to be licensed as a contractor under NRS Chapter 624, whether or not the contractor maintains a business location within the corporate limits of the City."

Source: www5.lasvegasnevada.gov · checked November 2, 2026

County: Clark County

The Nevada rule

Regulator: Nevada State Contractors' Board (NSCB), NRS chapter 624 / NAC chapter 624.

$1,000
Nevada job-size figure

NRS 624.031(6): exempt is 'Any work to repair or maintain property the value of which is less than $1,000, including labor and materials' (strictly under $1,000), unless (a) a building permit is required; (b) the work is of a type performed by a plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, heating or air-conditioning contractor; (c) the work is of a type performed by a classification the Board deems significantly affecting public health/safety/welfare; (d) the work is part of a larger project valued at $500 or more, or split into contracts under $500 to evade the chapter; or (e) the work is performed by a licensee or licensee's employee.

What counts toward it: labor+materials

"Any work to repair or maintain property the value of which is less than $1,000, including labor and materials, unless: (a) A building permit is required to perform the work; (b) The work is of a type performed by a plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, heating or air-conditioning contractor;"

Source: leg.state.nv.us · checked November 2, 2026

State registration

No separate state handyman registration. New (2025) restricted license under NRS 624.244: residential remodel/improvement of existing detached single-family residence (max 3 stories above ground, 1 below), cannot add enclosed space; requires 2 years trade experience (or accepted training) plus a business-counseling course within the prior year; surety bond or cash deposit of not less than $2,000; valid 2 years; monetary limit set by Board regulation 'must be $7,000, including labor and materials, or a greater amount'; may not include plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, heating or A/C work.

Source: leg.state.nv.us · checked November 2, 2026

Insurance and bond

Restricted license bond/cash deposit not less than $2,000 (NRS 624.244(2)).

Source: leg.state.nv.us · checked November 2, 2026

Forming an LLC in Nevada

State filing fee: $75.

Source: leg.state.nv.us · checked November 2, 2026

What to do, in order

  1. Read the Nevada rule and confirm with Nevada State Contractors' Board (NSCB), NRS chapter 624 / NAC chapter 624..
  2. Line up the Las Vegas items listed on this page.
  3. Get your insurance and rate in place before the first paid job.

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Rules change. This page shows what official sources said on the dates above. It is not legal advice.