We carry the approved references for the Nevada Painting and Decorating (C-4)License examination.
NEVADA PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTOR (C-4)
SCOPE OF WORK COVERED: A person who holds a classification C-4 license may apply any type of paint, varnish, shellac, stain, protective coatings, and wax, attach papers, fabrics and plastics to the surfaces of buildings and their appurtenances, examive and prepare surfaces for painting and wallcovering, and install drywall, metal studs and acoustical tile
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: The State has created a trade exam for only a portion of the licenses available. This particular license is a subcategory under the Primary Classification of General Engineering and does NOT have a trade exam. Therefore, the only exam required in order to obtain this license is a business and law test called the Management Survey Exam.
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 50 questions and a 2-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.
EXAM CONTENT: Materials Surface Preparation Application Tools Problems and Prevention Safety Drywall 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.