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Nevada building permit plan submission requirements (2026)
How 4 large Nevada cities take construction plans, based on each building department's own pages: 2 digital only, 1 paper in limited cases, 1 not grouped. None of the 4 state a number of plan sets, 3 state a sheet size and 4 state a seal or signature rule.
Snapshot: October 19, 2026. “Not stated” means the cited pages do not publish the rule. Confirm current requirements with the permit office before ordering.
Fields a city's official pages don't state are left off its card. Missing means not published on the pages we checked, not that no rule exists; ask the permit office.
At a glance
| City | Submission | Plan sets | Sheet size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | Paper accepted only in limited cases | Not stated | Standard architectural sizes such as 11×17 or 24×36; residential not to exceed 42×30 |
| Henderson, NV | Digital only (stated) | Not stated | Landscape, standard architectural sheet sizes (e.g. 11 x 17 or 24 x 36 in.); sheets in a file the same size (2021 standards) [outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old] |
| North Las Vegas, NV | Not stated | Not stated | Same paper size for all drawing sheets in all disciplines (no size stated) [outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old] |
| Reno, NV | Digital only (stated) | Not stated | Not stated |
Las Vegas, NV
City of Las Vegas Department of Building & Safety · Census 2025 rank 24 · ID USPPR-024
How they take plans
Paper accepted only in limited cases
Exact quotes and source
“SUBMITTAL GUIDELINES: SUBMIT ALL PLANS AT: LASVEGASNEVADA.GOV/DASHBOARD” Las Vegas Residential Submittal Guideline · Source date: no date shown
“For residential owner/builder permits, we can assist you if you have paper plans for review, we will only accept plans with fewer than 20 sheets.” Las Vegas ePlan Submission Guideline · Source date: no date shown
“Fees will include $110 collation/digitizing fee + $3.00 per sheet for scanning and indexing.” Las Vegas ePlan Submission Guideline · Source date: no date shown
Submission details
digital; paper only for residential owner-builders (under 20 sheets, scanning fee)
Portal
LasVegasNevada.gov/Dashboard (ePlan)
Paper rule
All plans submitted online; paper accepted only for residential owner/builder permits with fewer than 20 sheets, scanned for a $110 + $3/sheet fee
Sheet size
Standard architectural sizes such as 11×17 or 24×36; residential not to exceed 42×30
“Landscape view and standard architectural sheet sizes (such as 11” X 17” or 24” X 36”) drawn to scale.” Las Vegas ePlan Submission Guideline · Source date: no date shown
“Draw information on plans to scale fully dimensioned not to exceed 42×30 inches in size.” Las Vegas Residential Submittal Guideline · Source date: no date shown
Scale
Drawn to scale; keep output scale (no fit-to-page)
“Export settings: Maintain output scale (avoid “fit to page”)” Las Vegas ePlan Submission Guideline · Source date: no date shown
Seal / signature
NV registered architect or engineer must stamp, sign and date each sheet (residential guideline; NV licensed contractor may also draw); engineers use NV-compliant digital signatures with full-size seal
“A Nevada Registered Architect or Engineer must draw, stamp, sign & date each sheet. A Nevada Licensed Contractor may also draw plans.” Las Vegas Residential Submittal Guideline · Source date: no date shown
“Engineers must use digital signatures per the Nevada State Engineering Board with full size seal and date of signature.” Las Vegas ePlan Submission Guideline · Source date: no date shown
Last checked October 19, 2026.
Henderson, NV
City of Henderson Development Services Center (DSC) · Census 2025 rank 55 · ID USPPR-055
How they take plans
Digital only (stated)
Exact quote and source
“All customers must submit their permit application, including all plans, electronically through the DSC Online Portal.” Henderson: Homeowner Permitting Guide (Version 1.0) · Source date: Version 1.0 dated 01/06/2025 (next review date 01/06/2026 shown)
Submission details
digital-only (stated): permit applications, including all plans, submitted electronically through the DSC Online Portal
Paper rule
Permit applications, including all plans, submitted electronically through the DSC Online Portal
Sheet size
Landscape, standard architectural sheet sizes (e.g. 11 x 17 or 24 x 36 in.); sheets in a file the same size (2021 standards) [outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old]
“Landscape orientation and standard architectural sheet sizes (such as 11” x 17” or 24” x 36”) drawn and plotted to scale.” Henderson: PDF Standards for Electronic Plan Submittals · Outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old
“Sheets within a file must be the same size.” Henderson: PDF Standards for Electronic Plan Submittals · Outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old
Scale
Drawn and plotted to scale; keep output scale on export, no 'fit to page'; no minimum stated (2021 standards) [outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old]
“drawn and plotted to scale.” Henderson: PDF Standards for Electronic Plan Submittals · Outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old
“Export settings: Maintain output scale (avoid “fit to page”).” Henderson: PDF Standards for Electronic Plan Submittals · Outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old
Seal / signature
Every plan page signed or stamped by its preparer; structural plans drawn by a Nevada-licensed engineer. 2021 standards: engineers use digital signatures per the Nevada State Engineering Board with full-size seal and date; architects, contractors and owner-builders may use electronic (scanned) signatures [partly from outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old]
“All plans are signed on every page by the preparer of those plans.” Henderson: Homeowner Permitting Guide (Version 1.0) · Source date: Version 1.0 dated 01/06/2025 (next review date 01/06/2026 shown)
“All plans are stamped or signed on every page of the plan.” Henderson: Homeowner Permitting Guide (Version 1.0) · Source date: Version 1.0 dated 01/06/2025 (next review date 01/06/2026 shown)
“structural plans must be drawn by a Nevada State licensed engineer.” Henderson: Homeowner Permitting Guide (Version 1.0) · Source date: Version 1.0 dated 01/06/2025 (next review date 01/06/2026 shown)
“Engineers must use digital signatures per the Nevada State Engineering Board with full size seal and date of signature.” Henderson: PDF Standards for Electronic Plan Submittals · Outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old
“Architects, contractors, and owner builders can use electronic signatures” Henderson: PDF Standards for Electronic Plan Submittals · Outdated source: v.9.23.2021; more than 5 years old
Last checked October 19, 2026.
North Las Vegas, NV
City of North Las Vegas Permit Application Center · Census 2025 rank 73 · ID USPPR-073
Paper rule
New permit submittals uploaded to the online portal; applications submitted electronically as PDF [outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old]
Exact quotes and source
“New permit submittal shall be uploaded by the applicants directly to our portal by logging into their accounts.” North Las Vegas: Electronic Plan Submittal Guideline · Outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old
“Applications for the permit / project must be submitted electronically as a PDF file” North Las Vegas: Electronic Plan Submittal Guideline · Outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old
Sheet size
Same paper size for all drawing sheets in all disciplines (no size stated) [outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old]
“Paper size for all drawing sheets for all disciplines need to be consistent.” North Las Vegas: Electronic Plan Submittal Guideline · Outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old
Scale
Keep output scale when converting to PDF, no 'Fit to Page' (no minimum stated) [outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old]
“Maintain output scale when converting to PDF (avoid “Fit to Page”).” North Las Vegas: Electronic Plan Submittal Guideline · Outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old
Seal / signature
Engineers: electronic signatures per the NV Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors with full-size stamp, expiration date and signature date; architects, contractors, owner-builders: electronic signature on each sheet; certified signature not accepted in lieu of digital [outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old]
“Engineers must use electronic signatures per the NV Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors with full size stamp, expiration date, and date of signature.” North Las Vegas: Electronic Plan Submittal Guideline · Outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old
“Architects, contractors, and owner builders can use electronic signatures. Each sheet needs to be electronically signed.” North Las Vegas: Electronic Plan Submittal Guideline · Outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old
“Certified signature of plans in lieu of digital signature is not acceptable.” North Las Vegas: Electronic Plan Submittal Guideline · Outdated source: content dated July 2020 (document title 'CNLV Electronic Plans Submittal updated 20 0728'; 'Effective this past January 2020'); PDF re-issued 2025-02-04; more than 5 years old
Last checked October 19, 2026.
Reno, NV
City of Reno Building & Safety · Census 2025 rank 78 · ID USPPR-078
How they take plans
Digital only (stated)
Exact quote and source
“All building permit applications are to be submitted electronically through our online permitting portal” Reno: Commercial Building Permit Guidelines · Source date: updated 07/01/2025
Submission details
Commercial: electronic only (building permit applications submitted through the online permitting portal); other permit types not stated
Paper rule
Commercial: all building permit applications submitted electronically through the online portal
Scale
Fixed scale (e.g. 1/4" to 1', 1/8" to 1'); residential pages uniform in size and drawn to scale
“Scale – Plans should be generated to a fixed scale, for example ¼” to 1’, 1/8” to 1’, 1cm to 1m” Reno: Building Permit Submittal (7-1-2026) · Source date: PDF dated 7-1-2026
“All pages in the plans set must be uniform in size, drawn to scale.” Reno: Residential Building Permit Guidelines · Source date: updated 07/01/2025
Seal / signature
Plan sheets stamped, signed and dated per the Nevada Blue Book
“All plan sheets must be stamped, signed and dated in accordance with the Nevada blue Book.” Reno: Commercial Building Permit Guidelines · Source date: updated 07/01/2025
“Stamped, Signed and Dated in accordance with NV Bluebook.” Reno: Residential Building Permit Guidelines · Source date: updated 07/01/2025
Last checked October 19, 2026.
How to use this data
Confirm with the permit office before you submit. A missing field means the official pages we checked don’t state it. Submission groups and method are explained on the national page.
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