National Examination Database (NED)

The National Examination Database (NED) is a national registry that serves as a clearinghouse for people that have taken the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors .  NED has two (2) main features:

1. Applicants register on NED in order to send their transcripts to other state contractor licensing agencies who accept the examination and
2. State agencies access NED to view applicants’ transcripts and validate that they have passed the examination.

Q. Why do candidates need to register on the NASCLA National Examination (NED) Database?

A. Candidates need to register, because it allows them to send their transcript on to other state contractor licensing agencies so the state agencies can validate their passing of the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.

Q. How do Candidates register?

A. Once a candidate is on the https://ned.nascla.org website, he/she should follow the steps below:

• Click on the link “To register for transcript access, please click here.”
• Complete all of the fields.
• Once the fields are all completed, click “Register” to submit the information.
• A NASCLA Administrator will link/activate the NED Account.
• The Candidate will receive an email notifying him/her that the NED Account has been activated. Please allow at least 2 business days to receive the confirmation email.
• After the NED Account has been activated the Candidate will be able to purchase transcript(s) to send to the participating state agencies of your choice.
• Please note that each transcript transfer requires a separate purchase transaction.

       View an instructional video on registering and transcript purchasing

Q. What is the time period it takes for a NASCLA Administrator to link/activate an account?

A. Please allow 2 business days.

Q. How much does each transcript cost?

A. Each transcript costs $25.00 to purchase.

Q. Who should candidates or a state agency users contact if they are having difficulty with their NASCLA NED Account?

A. Candidates/State Agencies should contact the NASCLA Office by phone at (623) 587-9354 or via email at info@nascla.org.  The toll free phone number is (866) 948-3363.