Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) exam prep
The Nevada Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) license is an NSCB Class C specialty subclassification for interior and finish work. It takes four years of experience, the Business and Law (CMS) exam, the C-4 trade exam, a bond and a monetary limit. Here are 8 packages, from $79.99 to $2,660, each with one-click checkout.
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Nevada Painting And Decorating Contractor (C-4) Exam - Online Practice Questions
Timed practice questions online.
Nevada Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) Exam - Online Exam Prep
An online course with practice exams.
Nevada Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) Exam Book Package
The reference books, new and unmarked.
Nevada Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package
The reference books already highlighted and tabbed.
Nevada Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training
Live virtual classes plus self-study.
Nevada Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) - Books & Courses Rental Package
Rental books plus the online course.
Nevada Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) Ultimate Exam Prep Rental
Tabbed rental books, course and live training.
Exam prep, books, paperwork and business setup.
How do the Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) options compare?
Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Practice Questions | timed practice questions online | $79.99 |
| Online Exam Prep Course | an online course with practice exams | $295 |
| Book Package | the reference books, new and unmarked | $345 |
| Highlighted and Tabbed Books | the reference books already highlighted and tabbed | $645 |
| Live Virtual Training | live virtual classes plus self-study | $595 |
| Books and Courses Rental | rental books plus the online course | $1,235 |
| Ultimate Rental Package | tabbed rental books, course and live training | $1,660 |
| The 1 Package (all-inclusive) | exam prep, books, paperwork and business setup | $2,660 |
How does the Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) exam work?
The Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) license comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board. You apply to the NSCB with your experience and financial statement, the Board sends an exam eligibility letter, and you book the CMS and the trade exam with PSI. Scores come right after the exam.
- Every Nevada contractor license needs the Business and Law (CMS) exam plus a trade exam for the classification, both given by PSI.
- The CMS is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada; trade exams are closed book except for the code references their outline allows.
- PSI charges $95 for one exam portion, or $140 for a trade exam taken with the CMS, and you get three attempts before the application is void.
- The Board sets a bond from $1,000 to $500,000 and a monetary limit on every license, based on your experience and financial statements.
Which Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) option should I choose?
The Online Practice Questions at $79.99 is the lightest way into the Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) exam: timed practice questions online. Highlighted and Tabbed Books at $645 are the biggest time saver on an open-book test, because the references arrive ready for the exam room. The Online Exam Prep Course at $295 adds timed practice you can run on a phone between jobs. Live Virtual Training at $595 suits people who learn better with an instructor and a fixed schedule. The The 1 Package (all-inclusive) at $2,660 is the most complete option: exam prep, books, paperwork and business setup.
Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) exam questions
How much does Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) exam prep cost?
Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) exam prep runs from $79.99 to $2,660 across 8 options: Online Practice Questions $79.99; Online Exam Prep Course $295; Book Package $345; Highlighted and Tabbed Books $645; Live Virtual Training $595; Books and Courses Rental $1,235; and 2 more.
Is the Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) exam open book?
Partly. The Business and Law (CMS) exam is open book with the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada. Trade exams are closed book except for the code references named in the PSI content outline for your classification, which is why the exam-room book packages are sold as allowed in the exam.
Who issues the Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) license or card in Nevada?
It comes from the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB), with exams by PSI. Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test.
What does the Painting and Decorating Contractor (C-4) exam cost?
PSI charges $95 for one exam portion and $140 when the trade exam is taken with the Business and Law (CMS) exam. The NSCB application fee of $300 is separate.
What is the monetary limit on a Nevada license?
Every Nevada contractor license carries a monetary limit, the most you can contract for on one job. The Board sets it, along with a bond of $1,000 to $500,000, from your financial statement and experience.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section.
How do the books and courses arrive?
Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first.
Sources
- NSCB: license examinations
- PSI: Nevada contractor management (CMS) bulletin
- NSCB: license bonds
- NSCB: new license application
Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated . Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.