Required Books
The references located in the right-hand column are NOT to be taken into the exam. Applicatnts should be familiar with the content of these materials
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Gypsum Construction Handbook, 2014, is a guide to good construction procedures for gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, cement board…
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Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry (OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry), Published by American…
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From the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) comes this informative review of architectural, commercial, and industrial…
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Nevada Application Processing
Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
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
License Requirements
Pre Approval is required to sit for the exam. Applicants must submit an application to the licensing board to gain approval.
Business Management Survey exam is required.
A surety Bond is required. The minimum bond amount is $1000 and the maximum is $500,000.
Applicants must have at least 4 years experience within the last 10 years in the designation applying for.
The license belongs to the business, not the qualifying party
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.Continuing Education
Nevada currently does not require Continuing Education for this license.The Exam
The testing company is PSI.
The Painting & Decorating exam is a multiple choice, Closed-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.
Exam categories include: Materials, Surface Preparation, Application, Tools ,Problems and Prevention, Safety, Drywall and Color
You will receive your score immediately following the exam.
The exam fee is $95 for one exam or $140 for one trade plus the Management Survey Exam.
How We Help You Prepare
We currently do not offer a seminar for the Nevada Painting & Decorating Contractor (C-4) license, however we do carry all the required reference materials.
Applications for all types of contractor licenses may be obtained from:
Nevada State Contractors Board
9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100
Reno, NV 89511
(775)688-1141
or
(702)486-1100
www.nscb.state.nv.us
The fee to apply is $300. If your license is approved the license fee is $600 for a 2-year license.
A license is issued for 2-years and must be renewed biennially.
Contractors engaged in any type of residential work must participate in the Residential Recovery Fund. The fee is based on the monetary limit placed on the license.
Important Contacts
