Professional Licenses in Nevada
Nevada requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
license Est. $470 4-6 years (bachelor's degree + 4,000 hours supervised experience for CADC; master's for LADC)
Architect
license Est. $2,195 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Athletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $250 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Bail Agent, Bail Solicitor and General Agent
licenseBail Agent, Bail Solicitor and General Agent
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Barber
license Est. $350 18-24 months (including school + apprenticeship)
Boxer, Kickboxer and Mixed Martial Artist (Professional Contestant)
licenseCanine Security Handler and Trainer
licenseCertified Court Reporter
certificationCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,350 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Public Accountant
certification 2-4 weeks
Claims Adjuster
license Est. $290 1-3 months
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist
license Est. $250 9-14 months
Counselor - School
license Est. $150 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Counselor - School
licenseCounselor - School
licenseDental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license Est. $1,241 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
license Est. $237 3-6 months after completing supervised practice
Doctor of Chiropractic
license Est. $588 3-6 months after DC graduation
Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine
licenseDrilling Wells & Installing Pumps Contractor (C23)
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + contractor licensing
Elevator and Boiler Inspectors, Elevator Mechanics, Apprentices & Helpers
licenseElevator and Boiler Inspectors, Elevator Mechanics, Apprentices & Helpers
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
license Est. $57 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician - Clark County
license Est. $147 12-18 months
Funeral Director
licenseGeneral Appraiser
license 12-36 months depending on tier
General Appraiser
license Est. $620 3+ years
General Engineering Contractor (Class A)
license Est. $900 2-4 months
Hearing Aid Specialist
licenseHearing Aid Specialist
licenseInspector of Structure
licenseInspector of Structure
licenseInspector of Structure
licenseInsurance Producers
license Est. $300 4-8 weeks
Laboratory Technician and Assistant (Various)
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
license Est. $340 12-18 months
Mammography Technologist
licenseMammography Technologist
licenseManicurist/Nail Technologist
license Est. $195 4-8 months
Marriage and Family Therapist
license Est. $345 5-7 years (graduate degree + 2 years/3,000 hours postgraduate experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $375 2-4 months
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
licenseMobile Crane and Tower Crane Operators
licenseNurse Midwives
licenseNurse Practitioners
license Est. $200 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nursing Facility Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license Est. $400 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptician
licenseOptometrist
license Est. $275 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pest Control Applicator - Operator or Agent
license Est. $125 1-6 months (Operator/Agent); 6-24 months (Principal)
Pharmaceutical Technician
license Est. $169 3-6 months (depending on pathway; some require 500-1,500 hours as technician-in-training)
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,310 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Photovoltaic Installers
license Est. $650 4-6 years
Physical Therapist
license Est. $818 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physicians' Assistant
license Est. $775 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Pilots and Flight Engineers
license 6-18 months (Commercial), 2+ years (ATP)
Plumbing and Heating Contractor (C1)
license Est. $1,200 4+ years
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator
license Est. $1,428 2-4 months
Private Patrolman
licenseProcess Server
licenseProfessional Engineer
license Est. $850 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Psychologist
license Est. $995 2-4 years post-doctorate
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license Est. $350 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $800 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $350 2-4 months
Registered Interior Designer
registrationRegistered Nurse (RN)
registration Est. $350 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Therapist
license Est. $375 2-4 months after program completion
Roofing and Siding Contractor (C15)
licenseSecondary School Teacher
license Est. $500 4-5 years (including degree)
Social Worker - LSW
license Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech Pathologist
license Est. $250 3-6 months after master's graduation
Title Agents and Escrow Officers
licenseTitle Agents and Escrow Officers
license Est. $450 1-3 months
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)