How to Verify a Bathroom Remodeler's License in Nevada
Every residential remodeling contractor in Nevada must be licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB), and you can check any license yourself, for free, in a few minutes at the NSCB's public license search.
Step-by-Step: Checking a License
- Go to the NSCB's public license search at app.nvcontractorsboard.com.
- Search by the company's exact legal name, or by license number if the contractor has provided one — get the number directly from them or from their required advertising (Nevada law requires it be displayed).
- Confirm the license status is active, not expired, suspended, or revoked.
- Check that the license name matches exactly what's on any contract or check you'd write — a name mismatch, even a similar-sounding subsidiary name, has cost Nevada homeowners their ability to claim from the state's Residential Recovery Fund in real cases.
- Note the classification listed (see below) and confirm it fits the scope of your project.
What the License Classifications Actually Cover
Nevada's contractor licensing system groups bathroom remodeling work under a few specific classifications within Classification B (General Building). Reading the state's own regulatory text (not a paraphrase) matters here, because the distinction between these two classifications is a genuine, checkable fact almost no competitor site publishes accurately:
B-7 — Residential Remodeling
Covers "the remodeling and improvement of an existing, detached, stand-alone single-family residence... within a structure that does not extend more than three stories above the ground and one story below the ground." Critically, a B-7 license does not authorize increasing the home's existing enclosed space. Most bathroom remodels — including a full gut of an existing bathroom — fall under B-7.
B-2 — Residential and Small Commercial
Covers construction and remodeling of houses and similar structures more broadly, with no restriction against increasing enclosed space. If your bathroom remodel involves bumping out an exterior wall or otherwise enlarging the home's footprint, this is the classification that applies, not B-7.
B-6 — Commercial Remodeling
Explicitly scoped to commercial interior work — not applicable to a residential bathroom remodel.
Neither classification carries a dollar-value limit — the distinction is entirely about scope of work (does the project increase enclosed square footage), not project cost. If you see a source citing a dollar threshold for B-7 or B-2, that's not accurate.
While You're Checking, Check the Down Payment Too
A license check is a good moment to also confirm the down payment your remodeler is asking for doesn't exceed Nevada's legal cap of $1,000 or 10% of the contract, whichever is less. See our full guide to choosing a bathroom remodeler for that and other red flags.
Sources: Nevada State Contractors Board (license search, NRS 624.720 advertising requirement), NAC 624.170 (B-7/B-2/B-6 classification text, read live in full from the Nevada Legislature's own NAC chapter page), verified 2026-09-16. Full HowTo-style step markup planned for Phase 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a bathroom remodeler's license in Nevada? +
Look up the company or contractor's exact name or license number on the Nevada State Contractors Board's public license search at app.nvcontractorsboard.com. Confirm the license is active and matches the exact business name on your contract, not just a similar-sounding one.
What's the difference between a B-7 and a B-2 license classification? +
B-7 (Residential Remodeling) covers remodeling and improving an existing single-family home without increasing its enclosed square footage. B-2 (Residential and Small Commercial) covers broader construction and remodeling, including work that does increase enclosed square footage. A bathroom remodel that stays within your home's current footprint generally falls under B-7.
Does my bathroom remodel need a B-2 instead of a B-7? +
Only if the project increases your home's enclosed square footage — for example, bumping out an exterior wall to enlarge the bathroom. A remodel that stays within the existing walls, which is the large majority of bathroom remodels, qualifies under B-7.
Why does the license classification matter to me as a homeowner? +
A B-7 license doesn't authorize a contractor to increase your home's enclosed space. If your project involves an addition or bump-out and your contractor only holds a B-7, that's a mismatch worth raising before signing anything.
Is there a dollar limit tied to these classifications? +
No — Nevada's regulation defines B-7 and B-2 by the scope of work (whether enclosed space increases), not by a project dollar amount. Don't trust a source that cites a dollar threshold for these classifications.
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