Referee (Professional Ring Officials)
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Not reported
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Felony convictions prohibited
Professional Ring Officials (referees, timekeepers and judges) must be licensed by the Athletic Commission. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not have been convicted of a felony or other crime involving turpitude. The Commission determines when additional ring officials are needed and when the licensing exam will be conducted. Visit the Commission website for further information about requirements. Fees may be subject to change. Fees are: referees--$75; timekeepers and judges--$50; ringside doctor--$100.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Background check
- Felony convictions prohibited
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Business & Industry
- Division
- Athletic Commission
- Address
- 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 3200 Las Vegas 89101
- Phone
- (702) 486-2575
- Agency website
- http://boxing.nv.gov
- Licence page
- http://boxing.nv.gov
- Last updated
- January 14, 2016
Occupations (O*NET)
- Timekeeper 27-2023.00
Source and verification
This record is Nevada's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Athletic Commission — see the issuing body section above.
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