Plumber / Nevada
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Nevada Plumber License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the Nevada data shows for Plumbers

Becoming a licensed plumber in Nevada means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 7,557 training hours, a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Nevada regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $270, and renewal costs $226 every 1 years. Maintaining the license requires 8 hours of continuing education per 1-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For plumbers, the reciprocity picture is: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
14/100
Plumber · Nevada

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
7,557 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$270
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$226/yr
$226 every 1 year
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 1 year
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Nevada

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
7,557 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$270
Renewal Fee
$226
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 year
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Nevada licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in Nevada? ▼
In Nevada, the license path calls for 7557 education/training hours, a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, and a $270 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in Nevada? ▼
Nevada licenses plumbers who complete its requirements (7557 education hours, 4 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Nevada licensing board.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Nevada from another state? ▼
Plumber licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Nevada licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Nevada require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the plumber licensing process in Nevada. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in Nevada? ▼
To stay licensed as a plumber in Nevada, plan on 8 hours of continuing education per 1-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $226.

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What to do with this plumber license

Plumber in Nevada, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a plumber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Nevada's plumber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Plumber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state plumber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Nevada's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Nevada overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Nevada licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.