Online Initial Application
An On-Line Initial Application for Registration must be completed and submitted within 30 days of achieving employment in Nevada AND prior to being fingerprinted, if required.
Fingerprinting Requirements
Applicants who are employed by a Nevada Public Employer in a position that requires a fingerprint background check as a condition of employment are not required to submit to additional fingerprinting.
When fingerprinting is required, LiveScan Electonic Fingerprinting should be utilized. Hard copy fingerprint cards should only be used when LiveScan is not available. The Fingerprint Background Waiver must be completed prior to being fingerprinted and will be upload at time of application.
Fingerprinting results may take 3-4 weeks to be received by the Board.
Application Registration Fees
Credit card payment is to be remitted at time of application. An option for invoicing is available when payment is to be made by your employer.
A Military and Veterans discount of 50% is applied for active duty, veterans and military affiliated spouses. A copy of the DD214 or military identification is required to receive the discounted fees.
Provisional Registration – Environmental Health Specialist Trainee
An applicant must request official transcripts documenting educational qualifications be sent directly from the educational institution or official transcripts may be provided by the applicant with the initial application. Transcripts may be submitted electronically directly from the educational institution to board@nvrehs.org.
Registration – Environmental Health Specialist
An applicant for a REHS registration must hold a current credential from NEHA or current registration/license in a qualifying endorsement state. Qualifying Endorsement States
An applicant holding a current registration/license in a state not on the Nevada endorsement list may provide a copy of that state’s law/regulations showing equivalent qualification for consideration.
Required Documentation
Prior to beginning your On-Line Initial Application for Registration, ensure you have the following documents, as applicable, available for uploading to your application:
- Driver's License - Required of all Applicants
- Fingerprint Background Waiver, complete and signed
- DD214 or military identification
- Current NEHA REHS registration
- Current registration/license held in a qualifying endorsement state
What to Expect
Complete Applications:
An application is complete when payment of the initial registration fee and all required documentation, including fingerprint results if applicable, have been received.
Complete Applications are processed within 3-5 business days.
Incomplete Applications:
Documentation required to complete an application must be received within 90 calendar days from date of submittal of the On-line Application. Payment of the initial registration fee must be received within 30 calendar days of submittal.
If an applicant withdraws an application prior to issuance of a registration, a partial refund may be requested; the application processing fee portion is not refundable.
On-Line Initial Application for Registration
Continue On-Line Application for Registration
Download the LiveScan form after completing and submitting the On-Line Application
LiveScan Electronic Fingerprinting