TradeGuardNevada subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Nevada, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Nevada
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
Required for work over $1,000. Verify at nscb.nv.gov
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
Nevada State Contractors Board licenses contractors in multiple classifications. License required for work over $1,000 (labor and materials). Strict enforcement.
Nevada operates an approved state OSHA plan. Nevada has an approved state OSHA plan (Nevada OSHA) covering private and public sector
Bond required; amount varies by license classification ($1,000–$500,000)
- NSCB: Nevada State Contractors Board
- NV OSHA: Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- SIIS: State Industrial Insurance System (Workers Comp)
Summary for Nevada
Nevada has its own OSHA plan. License required for work over $1,000. Workers comp required for all employers.
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Nevada compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Nevada?+
Nevada State Contractors Board licenses contractors in multiple classifications. License required for work over $1,000 (labor and materials). Strict enforcement.
Does Nevada follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Nevada runs its own OSHA-approved state plan. Nevada has an approved state OSHA plan (Nevada OSHA) covering private and public sector
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Nevada?+
Yes. Bond required; amount varies by license classification ($1,000–$500,000)
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Nevada agencies before relying on them.