Clark County Food Handlers Card: Nevada County Requirements (2026)

Quick answer

Required?
Yes
Deadline
You must hold the card while working — get it before or immediately after starting a fo…
Cost
$25 card fee
Valid for
3 years

Requirements verified July 17, 2026 against Southern Nevada Health District

How Clark County differs from the rest of Nevada

Clark County (Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas) is the strictest program in Nevada: the Southern Nevada Health District issues the only card it accepts. You must pass a proctored test in person at an SNHD office — online and third-party food handler cards do not count here.

For the statewide picture, see the full Nevada food handlers card guide.

What Clark County requires

Every food employee needs an SNHD Food Handler Safety Training Card and must have it available while working. Study the district's free materials (available in multiple languages), then take the 20-question multiple-choice test at an SNHD location during business hours; 70% is passing. Pay the fee and the 3-year card is issued immediately. If you fail, you can retest no earlier than the next business day for $5. SNHD's 2023 Food Regulations also require a Certified Food Protection Manager as the person in charge at all hours in risk category 2–4 establishments.

Where to get your card in Clark County

SNHD Food Handler Safety Training Card Program (only accepted option)

Cost and validity

$25 card fee (test included); $5 retest; $15 late-renewal fee. Fees can change — confirm on the SNHD site before visiting.. The card is valid for 3 years.

Clark County FAQ

Can I get my Las Vegas food handlers card online?

No. The Southern Nevada Health District does not accept online or third-party food handler cards. You can study online for free, but the test itself must be taken in person at an SNHD office, where your 3-year card is printed on the spot.

How much is the SNHD health card and what's the test like?

The card fee is $25 with the test included. It's 20 multiple-choice questions and you need 70% to pass. If you don't pass, come back no earlier than the next business day and pay a $5 retest fee.

I have a food handler card from another state. Does it work in Las Vegas?

No. SNHD only recognizes its own Food Handler Safety Training Card. Whatever training you've had elsewhere, you still need to test at an SNHD office to work in Clark County food service.

Official sources

Every requirement on this page traces to one of these official sources.