Nevada Cannabis Agent Card Fingerprinting:
The Complete CCB Compliance Guide for Employees, Owners, Officers, and Board Members
Published: June 2026 | By: Fingerprinting Express | Approved CCB Livescan Vendor Since 2016
| Quick Answer
Nevada requires all cannabis establishment workers, owners, officers, and board members to hold a state-issued Agent Registration Card. Getting one requires livescan fingerprinting at a CCB-approved facility. Submit your application at aca-prod.accela.com/nvccb, pay the $75 fee per establishment category, receive your Fingerprint Form by email from the CCB, then visit any Fingerprinting Express Nevada location. |
Why the Nevada CCB Requires Fingerprinting
Nevada’s cannabis industry is governed by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB), which assumed regulatory oversight on July 1, 2020, when authority transitioned from the Nevada Department of Taxation. The CCB is charged with protecting public health, safety, and welfare under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 678B.
NRS 678B.010 states clearly: the purpose of licensing cannabis establishments and registering agents is to protect public health and safety. Fingerprint background checks are a core mechanism of that protection, screening applicants through the Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the FBI.
Choosing the right livescan provider matters. Using an inexperienced fingerprint vendor can result in rejected submissions, delays in employment, and licensing setbacks that cost both workers and employers time and money. Fingerprinting Express has processed thousands of cannabis agent card fingerprints across all establishment categories since 2003.
Who Is Required to Get a Nevada Cannabis Agent Card?
Under CCB regulations, the following individuals must register before beginning any work at a Nevada cannabis establishment:
- Owners: Any person with an ownership interest must obtain an agent card AND separately submit fingerprints for the establishment license itself.
- Officers: Corporate officers, managing members, and executive leaders of any cannabis licensee are subject to mandatory fingerprinting for both the agent card and license application.
- Board Members: All board members of cannabis establishment entities must be fingerprinted. Medical and adult-use applicants may require separate fingerprint sets for each license type.
- Employees: Every employee at a cultivation, production, dispensary, laboratory, distribution, or lounge facility must hold a current agent card before beginning work.
- Volunteers: Unpaid volunteers performing work at a cannabis establishment are subject to the same registration requirements as paid employees.
- Contractors: Independent contractors whose work brings them into a regulated cannabis environment must also hold a valid agent card.
| Important Note for Owners & Board Members
Under NRS 678B, the establishment license application itself requires a complete set of fingerprints from every proposed owner, officer, and board member, separate from the individual agent card requirement. Owners and board members applying for both medical and adult-use establishment licenses may be required to submit separate fingerprint sets for each type. Contact the CCB at (775) 687-6299 or [email protected] to confirm your specific requirements. |
Nevada Cannabis Establishment License Categories
Nevada law recognizes six types of cannabis establishment licenses. Your agent card must correspond to the category or categories in which you work. Each category requires a separate $75 registration fee.
| Category | What It Covers | Agent Card |
| Cultivation | Growing, harvesting, and packaging cannabis; selling to licensed buyers only | Required |
| Production (Manufacturing) | Creating cannabis products; producing pre-rolls under production license | Required |
| Dispensary (Retail) | Selling cannabis directly to consumers at a licensed retail store | Required |
| Laboratory (Testing) | Testing cannabis products for potency, contaminants, and compliance | Required |
| Distributor | Transporting cannabis between licensed establishments | Required |
| Cannabis Lounge | Operating a licensed consumption and consumption lounge facility | Required |
For the full list of license types, visit the CCB Industry page or review NRS Chapter 678B directly.
How to Get Your Nevada Cannabis Agent Card: Step by Step
The agent card process follows a specific sequence. Steps cannot be reordered. Most importantly, you cannot be fingerprinted before you complete your CCB application and pay your fees. Here is the complete process:
- Register and Apply Online. Create an account on the Accela Citizens Access portal. Complete the Agent Registration Card application in full. Select all establishment categories that apply. You may select multiple categories, but each requires a separate $75 fee.
- Upload Required Documents. Submit a copy of the front and back of your government-issued photo ID; a passport-style photo and signature; the Applicant Required Attestation Form; the Applicant Dispense/Divert Pledge Form; and the two-page Fingerprint Background Waiver.
- Pay the $75 Registration Fee. Pay $75 per establishment category through the CCB portal. All payments must be received and processed before the CCB will issue your Fingerprint Submission Form.
- Receive Your CCB Fingerprint Form by Email. The CCB will email you your Fingerprint Submission Form after your payment is confirmed. Do not accept this form from anyone other than the CCB. Any fingerprints taken before receiving this form will be rejected and you will pay for a new set out of pocket.
- Visit Fingerprinting Express for Livescan. Bring your valid government-issued photo ID and your official CCB Fingerprint Submission Form to any Fingerprinting Express location. Walk-ins welcome. We transmit your prints electronically to Nevada DPS for your FBI background check.
- Receive Your Temporary Agent Card. Once the CCB confirms receipt of your complete application, confirmed payment, and fingerprint submission, a Temporary Agent Card is emailed to you. This card is valid for up to 90 days while the full background check processes, allowing you to begin work immediately.
- Receive Your Permanent Card and Stay Compliant. After your background check clears, your permanent Cannabis Establishment Agent Registration Card is issued. You must file an annual affidavit with the CCB one year after issuance. The affidavit form is available on the CCB Industry page.
Nevada CCB Fingerprinting Rules: What You Must Know
Livescan Is Mandatory for Nevada Residents
Nevada residents must use electronic livescan fingerprinting at a Nevada Department of Public Safety-approved facility. Physical ink fingerprint cards (FD-258 forms) are only accepted for applicants being fingerprinted outside of Nevada, who must mail their cards directly to:
NV Department of Public Safety
Records, Communications, and Compliance Division
Attn: Fingerprint Support Unit
333 W. Nye Lane, Suite 100, Carson City, Nevada 89706
One Set of Fingerprints for Both Medical and Adult-Use (Employees)
As of January 2021, the CCB consolidated fingerprint requirements. Employees and contractors applying for both a Medical Cannabis Agent Card and an Adult-Use Agent Card only need to submit one set of livescan fingerprints. However, owners, officers, and board members may still be required to submit separate fingerprint sets for medical and adult-use establishment licenses. Confirm your specific requirements directly with the CCB.
Do Not Use LVMPD Headquarters for CCB Fingerprinting
| Warning
Per CCB guidance, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters is not an approved location for CCB cannabis fingerprinting. Using the wrong facility means your fingerprints will not be accepted. You will need to be re-fingerprinted at your own cost. Fingerprinting Express is fully approved and processes cannabis fingerprints every day at all four Nevada locations. |
Disqualifying Offenses
The CCB will deny or revoke an Agent Card if an applicant has been convicted of an excluded felony offense, defined as:
- A Category A felony conviction within the last 10 years, OR
- Two or more felony convictions within the last 10 years.
Having had a prior cannabis agent card revoked is also grounds for denial. Review the CCB FAQ page and NRS 678B for full disqualification criteria.
Special Requirements for Cannabis Owners, Officers, and Board Members
If you are an owner, officer, or board member of a Nevada cannabis establishment, your fingerprinting obligations go beyond the standard agent card. NRS 678B requires that the establishment license application include:
- A complete set of fingerprints from every proposed owner, officer, and board member.
- Written authorization permitting the CCB to forward those prints to the Nevada Central Repository for Criminal History and the FBI.
- Full name, address, and date of birth of each owner, officer, and board member.
This applies to both adult-use and medical cannabis establishment license applications. For ownership transfers of 5% or more, the CCB requires a separate Application for Transfer of Ownership, available on the CCB Industry page.
| Pro Tip for Business Owners
If you are establishing a new cannabis business and need multiple owners, officers, or board members fingerprinted quickly, contact Fingerprinting Express to arrange group appointments at any of our four Nevada locations. We work regularly with cannabis businesses and understand the CCB process from start to finish. |
Fingerprinting Express Nevada Locations
We are an approved Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board and Nevada Department of Public Safety livescan vendor, serving the cannabis industry since 2003. Walk-ins are welcome at all locations. Bring your government-issued ID and your CCB Fingerprint Submission Form.
| Las Vegas — South Rainbow
6485 S Rainbow Blvd, Suite 103 Las Vegas, NV 89118 Phone: (702) 489-7994 |
Las Vegas — North Rainbow
2351 N Rainbow Blvd, Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV 89108 Phone: (702) 331-3090 |
| Henderson, Nevada
1485 W Warm Springs Rd, Suite 105 Henderson, NV 89014 Phone: (702) 823-3155 |
Reno, Nevada
5000 Smithridge Dr, Suite A Reno, NV 89502 Phone: (775) 322-5587 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada Cannabis Fingerprinting
Who is required to get a Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board agent card?
All employees, owners, officers, board members, volunteers, and contractors at any Nevada cannabis establishment are required by law to hold a current Cannabis Establishment Agent Registration Card before beginning work. This applies across all six establishment categories. Visit ccb.nv.gov/faq for the full CCB explanation.
Where can I get livescan fingerprints for my Nevada cannabis agent card?
Fingerprinting Express is an approved Nevada DPS livescan vendor and CCB cannabis fingerprinting provider with four Nevada locations: Las Vegas South Rainbow, Las Vegas North Rainbow, Henderson, and Reno. Walk-ins welcome. Bring your government-issued photo ID and your official CCB Fingerprint Submission Form.
What do I bring for cannabis fingerprinting?
You need three things: (1) a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport); (2) your CCB Fingerprint Submission Form, sent to you by email from the CCB after you apply and pay; and (3) a payment method for our service fee. You cannot be fingerprinted without the official form.
Can I use an out-of-state ID for a Nevada cannabis agent card?
Yes. You may apply with a valid out-of-state driver’s license, government-issued ID, or valid US passport. Nevada law requires you to obtain a Nevada ID within 30 days of establishing Nevada residency, but no Nevada license is required at the time of application.
How long does the Nevada cannabis agent card process take?
Once your application is complete, payment is received, and fingerprints are submitted, the CCB emails you a Temporary Agent Card that allows you to start work immediately. The temporary card is valid for up to 90 days while the full background check is processed. Track your status in your Accela profile.
Do owners and board members need additional fingerprints?
Yes. In addition to their personal agent card fingerprinting, NRS 678B requires every proposed owner, officer, and board member to provide a separate complete set of fingerprints as part of the establishment license application. Owners seeking both medical and adult-use licenses may need separate submissions for each type.
What felonies disqualify me from a Nevada cannabis agent card?
Nevada law bars issuance if you have been convicted of a Category A felony within the last 10 years, or if you have two or more felony convictions within the last 10 years. A prior revoked cannabis agent card also disqualifies you. See the CCB FAQ for a full breakdown.
How much does a Nevada Cannabis Agent Card cost?
The state registration fee is $75 per establishment category, payable through the CCB portal. Applicants working across multiple categories pay $75 for each. There is also a service fee charged by the livescan fingerprint provider. Check Fingerprinting Express pricing here.
Why Cannabis Professionals Trust Fingerprinting Express
Fingerprinting Express was founded in 2003 in Reno, Nevada by Rebecca “Becky” Rogers as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). Over more than two decades, FE has grown into Nevada’s largest livescan fingerprinting provider, with an industry-leading 0.02% rejection rate and approximately 1,000 active institutional contracts with employers, government agencies, and regulated industries across the state.
We are a registered trademark holder of Culture To Care®, a reflection of our commitment to treating every applicant with dignity, accuracy, and efficiency. FE locations are approved vendors for both the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board.
Our companies have provided over $1 million in discounted services to nonprofits, teachers, military members, and community volunteers across Nevada. We are proud supporters of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and the communities we serve.
Official Resources and Links
Bookmark these official sources for the most current CCB requirements:
- Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (ccb.nv.gov) — forms, news, regulations, and licensing portal
- CCB FAQ Page — official answers on agent cards, fingerprinting, and establishment licensing
- Accela CCB Portal — submit your agent card application, track status, and upload documents
- CCB Industry Forms — agent card forms, ownership transfer forms, affidavits, and more
- NRS Chapter 678B — full Nevada cannabis licensing and control statute
- Nevada Department of Public Safety — find approved livescan facilities and DPS background check information
- Fingerprinting Express — Cannabis Agent Card Services — our dedicated cannabis fingerprinting page
- Nevada Marijuana Work Card Guide (Fingerprinting Express Blog)
Ready to Get Your Cannabis Agent Card Fingerprints?
Walk in today at any Fingerprinting Express location. No appointment needed at most locations. Bring your government-issued ID and your CCB Fingerprint Submission Form. With four Nevada locations and Nevada’s lowest rejection rate, Fingerprinting Express is the smart choice for CCB cannabis compliance.
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Fingerprinting Express is an approved livescan vendor for the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. This content is for informational purposes. For official CCB requirements, visit ccb.nv.gov.
