We offer the approved reference materials for the Nevada Painting and Decorating, (C-4a)Painting License examination.
NEVADA PAINTING CONTRACTOR (C-4a)
SCOPE OF WORK COVERED: This license allows the application of all paints, varnishes, protective coatings, shellacs, stains and other pigment by brush, spray or roller.
PRE-APPROVAL: Applicants must submit an application to the state licensing board to obtain approval before being eligible to take the exam.
BUSINESS AND LAW: Applicants are required to pass both the trade exam and the Management Survey Exam (Business and Law Exam) in order to obtain a license.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Applicants must be able to document a minimum of four (4) years of experience within the past 10 years to qualify for a license. This experience must be as a Journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor. Education may be used to satisfy a portion of the required experience. Applicants must also submit 4 reference certificates concerning their work experience and submit to a background check.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must submit current financial statements to the state licensing board. Monetary limits are set based on financial standing. If seeking a financial limit less than $1,000,000 the statement must be compiled, reviewed or audited by a CPA, self-prepared on a form provided by the Board, or using accounting software and accompanied by an affidavit. When seeking a monetary limit of $1,000,000 or more, the financial statement must be reviewed and audited by a CPA.
EXAM DETAILS: The testing company is PSI. The Management Survey Exam is a multiple choice, open-book, timed test. There are 30 questions and a 1-hour time limit. A minimum of 35 questions (70%) must be correct to pass the exam. You will receive your score immediately following the exam. The exam fee is $85 for one exam or $130 for one trade plus the Management Survey Exam. If the test is failed three times the applicant must begin the application process over and reapply directly to the Nevada State Contractors’ Board.
EXAM CONTENT: Materials Surface Preparation Application Tools Problems and Prevention Safety Color
BOND / INSURANCE: All contractors are required to obtain a bond. The amount of the bond ($1,000 - $500,000) is determined by the board based on license type, monetary limit, past, present, and future financial responsibility, experience and character of the applicant. It is possible to use a cash deposit that is held by the board, with a yearly $100 fee, in place of a bond. All contractors are required to carry worker’s compensation insurance.
LICENSING FEE: The application/licensing fee is $600.00 ($300 application fee and $300 licensing fee).
PROCESSING TIME: It takes approximately 2 weeks to receive an approval letter after submitting your application to the board. However, processing times vary depending on the time required to verify experience, financial statements, references and completing background checks.
RECIPROCITY: The state of Nevada has a reciprocity agreement with California, Arizona, and Utah. There is no reciprocity for the plumbing and electrical trades. Applicants must have at least 7 years of experience and meet all licensing requirements.
We currently do not offer a seminar for this license. Our website is updated frequently; please come back. For more information regarding this license, please contact our office at 1-800-992-1910.