Business Name Authorization
To register your firm in Nevada, you must have a Nevada state business license. But if the name of your firm includes the word “engineer”, you must first obtain a Business Name Authorization from this board.
“Engineer” is a protected term in Nevada. (NRS 625.520)
If your firm name includes engineer or any derivative of engineer, you must submit a Business Name Authorization Request to receive authorization to use “engineer” in your business entity name.
We will review your request and—if approved—issue an authorization letter which you must provide to the Nevada Secretary of State when applying for your Nevada state business license.
Once you have obtained your Nevada state business license, you may register your firm.
Non-engineering firms
If your firm does NOT intend to offer engineering services in Nevada but includes the word “engineer” in the name, you may request an exemption. To do so, you must also create a profile and submit a Business Name Authorization Request. If approved, you will be issued an exemption letter which you must also provide to the Nevada Secretary of State when applying for you Nevada state business license.
Business Name Authorization Request
Create a firm profile or login to your existing profile
Submit a Business Name Authorization Request
Download Business Name Authorization Letter
Apply for Nevada state business license
Register your firm
1. Create a firm profile or login to your existing profile
Before you start, make sure you have the following information:
- Company information
- Principal’s information
- Professional’s information (name and Nevada license number)
- Primary contact for the firm (all communications regarding the firm registration will be sent to this person)
2. Submit a Business Name Authorization Request
From your profile dashboard, click the Submit a Business Name Authorization Request button:
- Enter the requested business name and company information
- Describe the nature of the business
- Select the box that states whether your firm provides engineering
- Follow the prompts to complete the form and submit
3. Download Business Name Authorization Letter
- Upon approval, you will receive an email notifying you that your Business Name Request is approved
- Login to your profile and download the letter from your dashboard
4. Apply for Nevada state business license
- Go to Nevada’s Secretary of State portal – Silverflume
- Provide the approval letter when prompted, and apply for a Nevada state business license
5. Register your firm
- Once your Nevada state business license has been issued, login to your firm profile
- Click the Add Business License to Firm Profile button
- Follow the instructions on your dashboard to register your firm
