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title: Nevada NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services
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updated: 2026-11-10
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description: NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services for Nevada: 3 options from $495 to $1,190, including application and business formation package.
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# NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services

Licensing services handle the paperwork: the NSCB license application, where the Board checks experience and finances and sets the bond and monetary limit, and the LLC or corporation the license goes under. Here are 3 packages, from $495 to $1,190, each with one-click checkout.
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Quick facts

Price range

$495 to $1,190

Options

3

Licensed by

NSCB, exams by PSI

Book rule

Open book, Nevada manual only
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Not sure which one? Call [(877) 775-9400](tel:+18777759400)

## Key takeaways

- 3 options for NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services, from $495 to $1,190.
- The Business and Law exam (CMS) is required for every Nevada contractor license, whatever the classification.
- The CMS is open book: the only reference allowed is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada.
- Buy now goes straight to secure checkout; books ship from 1 Exam Prep and online courses arrive by email.

Updated November 10, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store

## 3 NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services packages

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LLC or Corporation Setup
[Nevada Corporation or LLC Filing Registration Formation Setup](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/licensing-services/llc-formation/)

Forming the Nevada LLC or corporation the license goes under.

$695 (was $795) Save 13%  to $950
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Application and Business Formation Package
[Nevada Contractor Application Processing & Business Formation Ultimate Package](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/licensing-services/application-business-package/)

The NSCB application plus business formation.

$1,190 (was $1,300) Save 8%  to $1,445
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Licensing Service
[Nevada Contractor License Application Service](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/licensing-services/licensing-service/)

Help preparing and filing the NSCB license application.

$495 (was $695) Save 29%
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## How do the NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services options compare?

Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout.

Option | What you get | Price
[LLC or Corporation Setup](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/licensing-services/llc-formation/) | forming the Nevada LLC or corporation the license goes under | $695
[Application and Business Formation Package](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/licensing-services/application-business-package/) | the NSCB application plus business formation | $1,190
[Licensing Service](https://passyournevadacontractorexam.com/licensing-services/licensing-service/) | help preparing and filing the NSCB license application | $495

## How does the NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services exam work?

The NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services side of a Nevada license is the same for every classification: the NSCB application, the Board's review of experience and finances, and the open-book CMS at PSI.

- The Business and Law exam (CMS) is required for every Nevada contractor license, whatever the classification.
- The CMS is open book: the only reference allowed is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada.
- The CMS has 60 scored questions in 120 minutes, and 45 right (75 percent) is a pass.
- The NSCB application fee is $300, and the Board sets your bond and monetary limit when it approves the license.

### Which NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services option should I choose?

The Licensing Service at $495 is the lightest way into the NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services exam: help preparing and filing the NSCB license application. The Application and Business Formation Package at $1,190 is the most complete option: the NSCB application plus business formation. Candidates who fail usually run out of time rather than knowledge, so pick the option that gets you fastest through the references, and call (877) 775-9400 if you are unsure.

## NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services exam questions

### How much does NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services exam prep cost?

NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services exam prep runs from $495 to $1,190 across 3 options: LLC or Corporation Setup $695; Application and Business Formation Package $1,190; Licensing Service $495.

### Is the NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services exam open book?

Yes. The CMS is open book, and the only reference allowed is the Construction Business and Law Manual for Nevada. Highlighted and tabbed copies save the most time.

### Who issues the NSCB License Application and Business Setup Services 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.

### How many questions are on the Nevada Business and Law exam?

The CMS has 60 scored questions plus 3 unscored ones, with 120 minutes for the scored part. You need 45 correct, which is 75 percent.

### How many tries do I get?

Three. If you fail the third attempt the application becomes void, and you can apply again after 30 days.

### 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.

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## Sources

- [NSCB: license examinations](https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/licensing/license-examinations/)
- [PSI: Nevada contractor management (CMS) bulletin](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/304)
- [NSCB: new license application](https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/New-License-Application.pdf)

Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated November 10, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply.

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