Construction / Low Voltage License / Nevada
- Nevada
- Low Voltage License
- C-2D Contractor
- Updated Oct 2026
How to Get Your Nevada C-2D Low Voltage Contractor License
Nevada requires a C-2D license before you bid or do low voltage work. Here’s the experience, exams, bond and insurance the Nevada State Contractors Board asks for.
Last updated October 27, 2026 from Nevada State Contractors Board requirements
Application fee
$300
Plus $140 PSI exam fee (trade + CMS) and $600 license fee
Exam time
3 hrs
C-2D (1 hr) + Contractor Management Survey (2 hrs)
Time to get license
~4 yrs
4 years as journeyman, foreman, supervisor or contractor
Continuing ed
Not stated
Check renewal rules with the Board
Overview
Do you need a Nevada low voltage license?
Yes. Nevada requires low voltage contractors to be licensed before any bidding or work takes place. The C-2D license is issued by the Nevada State Contractors Board.
License required when
- You bid on or perform low voltage contracting work in Nevada
- The systems use fiber optics or don’t exceed 91 volts
- Examples: telephone, sound, cable TV, closed-circuit video, satellite dishes, computer networks, temperature controls and landscape lighting
Common exceptions
- Systems over 91 volts that aren’t fiber optic fall outside the C-2D classification
- Our source doesn’t list exemptions, so check with the Board before you bid unlicensed work
Penalties for unlicensed work
Our source doesn’t list specific penalty amounts. Nevada requires a license before any bidding or work, and the Contractors Board can take action against anyone contracting without one.
Your fast-track Nevada low voltage license checklist
The Nevada application, one page
- 4 years of low voltage experience documented
- Online application for exam pre-approval
- Passing scores on the C-2D and CMS exams
- Cash or surety bond in the Board’s amount
- Industrial insurance and workers’ comp
- Financial statement and bank verification form
Types
Nevada low voltage license types and classifications
Low voltage work in Nevada falls under the C-2D classification.
C-2D
Low voltage
Low Voltage Contractor
Install, alter and repair systems that use fiber optics or don’t exceed 91 volts, including phone, sound, cable TV, video, networking, controls and landscape lighting.
Exam
C-2D + CMS
Limit
Not stated
Requirements
Nevada low voltage license requirements, class by class
Along with two exams, you’ll need experience, a bond, insurance and financials.
| Requirement | C-2D Low Voltage |
|---|---|
| Experience | 4 years as journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor |
| Exams | C-2D trade exam + Contractor Management Survey |
| Bond | Cash or surety bond, amount set by the Board |
| Insurance | Industrial insurance and workers’ comp |
| Financials | Financial statement and bank verification form |
| Experience paperwork waived | If you qualified on another Nevada license in the same class within 5 years, or by endorsement |
Steps
How to get your Nevada low voltage license, step by step
- Confirm your experienceBefore you apply
You need 4 years as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor in low voltage work. - Apply for exam pre-approvalOnline application
Submit your application through the Contractors Board website. - Get your eligibility letterAfter approval
The Board mails a Candidate Eligibility letter with a PSI registration form and scheduling instructions. - Pass both exams with PSIExam day
Take the C-2D exam (25 of 35 to pass) and the Contractor Management Survey (75% to pass). Call PSI at 855-205-5827. - Bond, insurance and financialsBefore licensing
Post a cash or surety bond in the amount the Board sets, show industrial insurance and workers’ comp, and provide a financial statement and bank verification form. - Finish your license applicationFinal step
Once everything is in, complete the licensing process with the Nevada State Contractors Board.
Exam
What to expect on the Nevada low voltage exam
You take two open-book exams: the C-2D trade exam and the Contractor Management Survey on business and law.
Format
Open book
Questions
35 + 60
Passing score
25 of 35 / 75%
Exam vendor
PSI
Scoring & content
- C-2D: 35 questions, 1 hour, 25 correct to pass
- Contractor Management Survey: 60 questions, 120 minutes, 75% to pass
- C-2D topics: sound and communications, grounding and bonding, power supplies, intrusion alarms, raceways
- CMS topics: licensing, estimating, lien law, contracts, labor and tax laws, safety
- References can be tabbed and highlighted
Retake policy
- Wait 2 weeks before retaking a failed portion
- Each retake is a new PSI registration: $95 for one portion, $140 for a trade exam plus the CMS
- After a third failure your application is void and you reapply with the Board
- Board pre-approval comes before you register with PSI
- Check the current PSI candidate bulletin before you book
- Call PSI at 855-205-5827 with scheduling questions
Exam references · Open book
Both Nevada exams are open book: the approved references can be tabbed, highlighted and brought into the test, but online course material isn’t allowed. The list covers the C-2D Low Voltage Contractor trade exam and the Contractor Management Survey (CMS) business and law exam; books marked study only aren’t permitted in the room.
| Book | Edition | Use |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) — C-2D trade exam | 2017 | Allowed in exam |
| Nevada Construction Business and Law Manual — Contractor Management Survey exam | Not stated | Allowed in exam |
| Telecommunications Wiring | 3rd edition | Study only |
Prep
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Costs
How much does a Nevada low voltage license cost?
| Item | Type | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | Fixed | $300 |
| PSI exams (C-2D + CMS) | Fixed | $140 |
| License fee (2 years) | Fixed | $600 |
| Cash or surety bond | Variable | Set by the Board |
| Industrial insurance and workers’ comp | Variable | Varies |
| Reference books for the open-book exams | Variable | Varies |
| State fees and exams | Excludes bond, insurance and reference books | $1,040 |
Fees from the Nevada State Contractors Board application form and brochure, NAC 624.130 and the PSI Nevada candidate bulletin, checked October 2026.
Reciprocity
Does Nevada accept out-of-state low voltage licenses?
Nevada can waive the experience certification for licensees from states it considers to have substantially equivalent requirements. Our source doesn’t say the exams are waived.
Substantially equivalent states — experience certification waived
If you’re licensed in a state Nevada considers equivalent, you can qualify for a waiver of the Certificates and Resume of Experience by endorsement. Our source doesn’t list which states.
Local
Do Nevada cities and counties have their own low voltage licensing rules?
Your C-2D license comes from the state, but jobs still go through local permit offices.
State handles
- C-2D contractor licenses
- Exam pre-approval, with testing through PSI
- Bond amounts
- Experience review and endorsement waivers
City & county handle
- Local permits and inspections
- Local business licenses
Governance
Who regulates low voltage contractors in Nevada
Oversight responsibilities
- Issues C-2D and other contractor licenses
- Approves candidates for PSI exams
- Sets bond amounts
- Reviews experience and financial documents
Maintenance
How to renew your Nevada low voltage license and keep it active
Nevada licenses run on a 2-year cycle. Renewal costs $600, with a $150 fee for filing late. Check the Contractors Board website for continuing education rules.
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
Not stated
Renewal fee
$600
Late penalty
$150
FAQ
Nevada low voltage license FAQs
What does a C-2D license cover in Nevada?
Systems that use fiber optics or don’t exceed 91 volts, including phone, sound, cable TV, closed-circuit video, satellite dishes, networking, temperature controls and landscape lighting.
How much experience do I need?
4 years as a journeyman, foreman, supervising employee or contractor in the low voltage classification.
What exams do I take?
Two open-book PSI exams: the C-2D trade exam (35 questions, 25 correct to pass) and the Contractor Management Survey (60 questions, 75% to pass).
Do I need a bond?
Yes. You post a cash or surety bond in an amount the Nevada State Contractors Board sets.
Can I skip the experience paperwork?
Yes, if you qualified on another Nevada license in the same classification within the last 5 years, or by endorsement from a state Nevada considers substantially equivalent.
How do I schedule my exams?
After the Board approves you, it mails a Candidate Eligibility letter with a PSI registration form. Then call PSI at 855-205-5827.
Sources
Official sources for the Nevada low voltage license
- Nevada State Contractors Board
- PSI, exam scheduling
- Nevada State Contractors Board, License application form
- Nevada State Contractors Board, Applying for a contractor’s license brochure
- Nevada Administrative Code chapter 624 (NAC 624.130 fees)
- PSI, Nevada C classification candidate information bulletin
Last updated October 27, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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