How to Search Nevada Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in Nevada are issued by state licensing boards, each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in Nevada.
What this page covers: Nevada professional license verification databases, medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for Nevada. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
Central licensing portal
Medical board (MD)
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Nursing board
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Insurance licensing
Bar / attorney
Contractor licensing
Population
3,267,467
Households
1,198,100
Median Income
$74,392
Median Home Value
$392,100
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Nevada professional & occupational licenses URL verified against the official state publisher at www.business.nv.gov on the review date. 4 primary .gov sources cited below.
Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses, Key Facts (2026)
Doctors, lawyers, contractors, nurses, real estate agents in Nevada, who's licensed and how to verify in 2026.
State-only
License jurisdiction
Not federal
~22%
U.S. workforce licensed
Up from 5% in 1950
1,100+
Licensed occupations
NCSL national database
Free
Official verification
Never pay 3rd parties
Compacts
Cross-state reciprocity
Nursing/medical/PT
Active license
100%
Continuing-ed current
70%
No disciplinary actions
30%
No complaint history
20%
Criminal background
10%
Unit: % verified by 'active license' alone.
What Changed in 2026, Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses
2026
Nevada professional & occupational licenses portal active
The official Nevada portal at www.business.nv.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for professional & occupational licenses in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for professional & occupational licenses
The NCSL National Occupational Licensing Database at www.ncsl.org provides federal-level context that complements Nevada state records.
2026
Nevada access in 2026
For 2026, Nevada continues to publish professional & occupational licenses information through state-authorized portals; check www.business.nv.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Nevada's state portal, see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
The 4-Step Nevada License Verification
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Step 1, Identify the profession
Each occupation has its own Nevada board (medical, bar, contractor, real-estate, cosmetology, etc.).
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Step 2, Confirm the state
Licenses are state-issued. A Nevada license is NOT automatically valid in other states (unless via compact).
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Step 3, Use the official board lookup
Every Nevada board has a free verification tool. Never pay a third party for verification.
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Step 4, Check disciplinary history
Active license ≠ clean record. Always check the Nevada board's disciplinary actions search.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses
MYTH"A web printout is official verification."
FACTEmployers and other boards often require primary-source verification, the board's own certified letter or direct feed, not a screenshot.
MYTH"You need a paid site to verify a license."
FACTEvery licensing board runs a free lookup, that's the primary source. Paid sites resell the same data, sometimes stale.
MYTH"There's one national license database."
FACTLicensing is state-by-state, board-by-board. A nurse, a contractor, and a barber in Nevada are verified in three different systems.
MYTH"Inactive means revoked."
FACTInactive usually means not currently practicing, retired, lapsed, or paused. Revoked is a discipline status, and boards label the difference.
MYTH"A clean lookup means no complaints ever."
FACTBoard lookups show public discipline, formal actions. Complaints that closed without action typically never appear.
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.business.nv.gov, Official Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses , State portal for Nevada professional & occupational licenses
- NCSL National Occupational Licensing Database , All-state licensing database
- USA.gov, Licenses & Permits , Federal licensing portal
- DOL Occupational Licensing , Dept of Labor licensing resources
- FTC Licensing Reports , FTC licensing economic analysis
- Minneapolis Fed, Licensure Data , Workforce licensure trends
- CLEAR Licensing Dashboard , Licensure regulation dashboard
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33 official Nevada licenses sources.
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Nevada State Board of Accountancy Making Nevada a Better Place to Do Business
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Nevada State Board of Accountancy · Making Nevada a Better Place to Do Business · Winter 2011 Edition · License renewal notifications were emailed to all licensed CPAs and · CPA firms on November 30, 2011. Individuals without an email address · were mailed the renewal notification.
Original Title Page N.T.A. No. 1 No Supplement to this tariff will be
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authority to operate charter bus services within the State of Nevada. Furthermore, Carrier may · provide airport transfer services as well as special services at a per capital rate.
NV | ASC gov
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Licensing activity for Nevada is tracked through this source. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
🌐 asc.gov
NSBAIDRD, Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design
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The mission of the NSBAIDRD is to promote, preserve, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by regulating architects, registered interior designers, and residential designers to provide competent professional services in the built environment.
Mission Statement
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Welcome to the home page of the Nevada Athletic Commission. The Commission regulates all contests or exhibitions of unarmed combat, including the licensure and supervision of promoters, boxers, mixed martial artists, kick boxers, seconds, ring officials, managers, ring announcers and matchmakers.
State Bar of Nevada, Governing the legal profession in Nevada since 1928!
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Governing the legal profession in Nevada since 1928!
Financial Institutions Division - NV.gov
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Permit and license lookups for Nevada run through here. Confirm details with the official license and permit office before relying on them.
Nevada dental license verification
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Nevada dental license verification, online.nvdental.org.
Dentists in the State of Nevada | American Dental Association
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Permit and license lookups for Nevada run through here. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
1 State of Nevada Private Investigators Licensing Board License Booklet
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established in Chapter 648 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative · Code. Mission Statement · The purpose of the Private Investigators Licensing Board is to license private · investigators, private patrolmen, process servers, repossessors, dog handlers, security ·
NVBPELS, Nevada Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
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· NRS 625.183 states the following:“4 years or more of active experience in engineering which is satisfactory to the Board and which indicates that the applicant is competent to be placed in responsible charge of engineering work.”These are important w…
First Last Agency Office City State ZIP Office Phone Orig Licensed Status
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License and permit records for Nevada, issued credentials and active-status checks. Confirm details with the official license and permit office before relying on them.
Regulation 16, Publicly Traded Corporations and Public Offerings of Securities
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(b) To acquire any direct or indirect interest in gaming facilities in Nevada; (c) To finance the operation by the affiliated company or a subsidiary of such affiliated company of. 1. An affiliated company which is a publicly traded corporation may apply for approval of a continuous
Hospital - DPBH (nv.gov)
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Hospitals and Community Triage Centers are required to report to the Commission on Behavioral Health when the rights of a consumer are denied pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 433.534. Details about this reporting requirement are spelled out on the FAQ link below; facilities can use the Seclusion and Restraint form for reporting. Licensed health care facilities in Nevada counties whose population is 100,000 or more and which are licensed to have more than 70 beds must adopt and disseminate to each licensed nurse and certified nursing assistant employed by the health care facility a…
Rules & Regulations - Nevada Department of Wildlife
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There are many expert licensed guides in Nevada that provide guide service for big game, game birds, game fish, furbearers and unprotected wildlife. Many hunters may never use or even see a guide, but understanding the rules surrounding guide licensing and how the process works can save problems.
🌐 ndow.org
nevada mutual insurance company inc
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Use this State of Nevada, Division of Insurance database to verify an Insurance Company.
Brokerage List / Nevada Surplus Lines Association
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105 MURRIETA, CA 92593 Phone: 8009094457 Fax: 8009091007 · ALLEN, JUDY A (165244) 1450 W. HORIZON RIDGE PKWY, B304-563 HENDERSON, NV 89012 Phone: 7024347640 Fax: AMERICAN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (16526) 1109 OAK STREET CONWAY, AR 72032 Phone: 5019325816 Fax: Nevada Surplus Lines Association 6490 S.
🌐 nsla.org
Renewal of Registration for Registered Landscape Architect - NV State Board of Landscape Architecture
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Please check the web site for exact dates, times and locations. Agendas and meeting minutes are also posted on the web site www.nsbla.state.nv.us for your review. Your Nevada State Board of Landscape Architecture is in place to serve you, the Registered Landscape Architect.
1 of 8 STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
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Application for Nevada Medical, Devices, Equipment and Gases License (NAC · 639.6944), Appearance (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION) A. Advanced Prosthetics & Orthotics, Henderson, NV · B. Advanced Prosthetics & Orthotics, Las Vegas, NV · C. Advanced Prosthetics & Orthotics, Pahrump, NV ·
NMLS Consumer Access
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NMLS was created by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR) and is owned and operated by the State Regulatory Registry LLC (SRR), a wholly owned subsidiary of CSBS. For more information about the System, please visit the NMLS Resource Center or the NMLS Federal Registry Resource Center websites.
https://nvbn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup/Hom...
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License and permit records for Nevada, issued credentials and active-status checks. Confirm details with the official license and permit office before relying on them.
Disciplinary Actions List, Nevada State Board of Nursing
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Nevada runs this system centrally, so Nevada records appear alongside the rest of the state. Confirm details with the official license and permit office before relying on them.
NV Physical Therapy Board
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Next Board Meeting: May 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM.New License Renewal RequirementsPractice Act Rule Changes NAC640Verify a licensePhysical Therapy Practice ActContinuing CompetenceFile A Complaint / Disciplinary ActionsStatement on Diversity, Equity, and InclusionLanguage Access PlanFederation of State Boards of Physical TherapyConsumer Notification
real estate calendars, ce courses & providers
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License and permit records for Nevada, issued credentials and active-status checks. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
License Lookup - Nevada Real Estate Division Online Services
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License and permit records for Nevada, issued credentials and active-status checks. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY REAL ESTATE DIVISION
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EDUCATION: Proof of education and/or real estate licensed experience. Review the education information detailed · on this form. For a list of Nevada approved schools, see Form 502.
Tariffs & Certificates
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All Taxicab, Tow Car and Warehouse carriers certificated by the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA) must pay an annual fee for each vehicle or warehouse in operation that falls under the definition of “tow car", "taxi cab", or "warehouse” pursuant to Nevada Administrative Code (NAC).
Pricing - ARELLO
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Licensing activity for Nevada is tracked through this source. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
Chiropractic Physicians Board of Nevada
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Chiropractic Physicians Board of Nevada licensee search.
Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
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Searching for a Physician (MD), Physician Assistant, Practitioner of Respiratory Care or a Perfusionist? Please visit our Online License Verification system to check the licensing status of a current or former licensee or applicant.
Forms and Applications, Nevada State Contractors Board
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Submit applications, with payment, to either office of the NSCB. Applications cannot be accepted by email. New Contractor License Application Contractor’s License Application (PDF) Contractor’s License Application Page Online Application CONTRACTOR LICENSE CHANGE FORMS
Nevada Producer Portal | Vertafore
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Reminder: Nevada statutes require each insurer to directly appoint each agent selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance. This applies to producers, managing general agents, motor club agents, bail agents, general agents for bail, title agents and escrow officers.
Nevada
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Address: Nevada Division of Insurance 1818 E. College Parkway, Ste. 103 Carson City, NV 89706 · Continuing Education Administration: Pearson VUE Attn: Nevada CE 3 Bala Plaza West Suite 300 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-3481 · Email: ce_providers@pearson.com Web site: www.pearsonvue.com Individual.
Nevada Counties
All 17 Nevada counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Which Nevada counties publish local licensing online
5 of Nevada's 17 counties run their own online source for local licensing, based on what this directory indexes. Every other county is covered by the statewide systems listed above, click a county for its full records page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I verify a Nevada professional license?▼
Most Nevada professional and occupational licenses (medical, legal, contracting, real estate, cosmetology, etc.) can be verified through the Official Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.business.nv.gov. Look for the 'License Lookup' or 'Verify a Licensee' tool, searches are typically by name or license number and return active/inactive status.
How do I apply for a Nevada business license?▼
Nevada business licensing combines state, county, and city permits depending on activity. The Official Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.business.nv.gov is the primary state portal; local business-tax certificates are issued by the city or county where you operate. The federal usa.gov permits guide is a helpful starting overview.
Is a Nevada license required to work in my profession?▼
That depends on the profession. Nevada, like most states, licenses regulated occupations such as healthcare, legal, construction, real estate, cosmetology, security, and many trades. The Official Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses publishes the full list and exemption criteria at www.business.nv.gov.
How do I report a complaint against a Nevada licensee?▼
Complaints against licensed professionals in Nevada are filed with the issuing board or division under the Official Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses. Most boards accept online complaint submissions at www.business.nv.gov, plus mail-in forms. Each board reviews complaints under the standards in Nevada's occupational code.
Does Nevada recognize licenses from other states?▼
Many Nevada boards offer license-by-reciprocity, license-by-endorsement, or expedited pathways for applicants already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction. The Official Nevada Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.business.nv.gov publishes the reciprocity rules per profession; some require additional Nevada-specific exams or jurisprudence tests.