Nebraska Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Class A Master Electrician / Class B Electrical Contractor / Class B Master (legacy, renewal only) (Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $375 and requires 12 hours of continuing education. The Electrical Contractor (Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $375 and requires 12 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Class A Master Electrician / Class B Electrical Contractor / Class B Master (legacy, renewal only)

CLASS A MASTER / CLASS B EC · State license · Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board

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Renew on the official site (402) 471-3550

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 12 hours
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12 contact hours of Board-approved CE per 2-year cycle, at least 6 of them on the National Electrical Code, completed by January 1 of each odd-numbered year (Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2117.01). A contact hour is 50 minutes of classroom attendance. CE certificates must be on file before an online renewal can be submitted. Not required for apprentice registration.
Deadline rule: All State Electrical licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year (next: December 31, 2026). Online renewal opens Oct 1 and closes Dec 31; courtesy email notices go out Aug 1 and Sep 1.

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Grace period: The Board's 2026 renewal form says renewal closes December 31, 2026 and a license not renewed by then can only be reissued after passing an examination. Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2118 allows an expired license to be renewed within three months of expiration for the renewal fee plus 10 percent of it for each month or part of a month late. Confirm with the Board before relying on the three-month window.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $375
Late fee: 10% late fee if renewed Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the expiry year.
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An expired license may not be used to install electrical equipment. The Board requires a new exam application for a license not renewed by December 31 of the even-numbered year; under Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2118, a license expired for more than three months always requires a new license application.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Same Rule 7 minimums as Electrical Contractor ($100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage) when actively owning/operating an electrical contracting firm (editorial note in rule text suggests amounts may be revised).
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Classes issued before Sept 9, 1993 that can still be renewed (Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2118); $187.50 per year, $375 for the 2027-2028 cycle. The 2026 renewal form lists Class A Master and Class B Electrical Contractor; Class B Master appears only on the fee page. These classes cannot be newly issued.

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Electrical Contractor

EC · State license · Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board

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Renew on the official site (402) 471-3550

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 12 hours
Show CE rules
12 contact hours of Board-approved CE per 2-year cycle, at least 6 of them on the National Electrical Code, completed by January 1 of each odd-numbered year (Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2117.01). A contact hour is 50 minutes of classroom attendance. CE certificates must be on file before an online renewal can be submitted. Not required for apprentice registration.
Deadline rule: All State Electrical licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year (next: December 31, 2026). Online renewal opens Oct 1 and closes Dec 31; courtesy email notices go out Aug 1 and Sep 1.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: The Board's 2026 renewal form says renewal closes December 31, 2026 and a license not renewed by then can only be reissued after passing an examination. Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2118 allows an expired license to be renewed within three months of expiration for the renewal fee plus 10 percent of it for each month or part of a month late. Confirm with the Board before relying on the three-month window.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $375
Late fee: 10% late fee if renewed Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the expiry year.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
An expired license may not be used to install electrical equipment. The Board requires a new exam application for a license not renewed by December 31 of the even-numbered year; under Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2118, a license expired for more than three months always requires a new license application.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Board Rule 7: Electrical Contractor, Class A/B Electrical Contractor and Class A Master holders actively owning/operating an electrical contracting firm must keep liability insurance of at least $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident / $100,000 property damage (published rule carries an editorial note '(revise dollar amounts?)' - confirm current amounts with the Board). If several such licensees own one firm, only one needs the policy.
Reciprocity: Reciprocal Electrical Contractor licensing agreement with Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Texas. Journeyman reciprocity with other states is listed at electrical.nebraska.gov/reciprocal-information.

Notes

Fee $375.00 for the 2027-2028 license per the 2026 renewal form ($187.50 per year of the 2-year period on the 2025-2026 fee page). Fees are set by unanimous Board vote and may change for later cycles. Individual journeyman, residential wireman, fire alarm and special licenses renew at $75 per cycle. Local jurisdictions (e.g. Omaha) also register electrical contractors and may require a bond. NDOL contractor registration is separate (see general_contractor). Working without a license is a Class IV felony.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Nebraska Electrical continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Class A Master Electrician / Class B Electrical Contractor / Class B Master (legacy, renewal only) deadline: All State Electrical licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year (next: December 31, 2026). Online renewal opens Oct 1 and closes Dec 31; courtesy email notices go out Aug 1 and Sep 1.
2Complete 12 continuing education hours before renewing. 12 contact hours of Board-approved CE per 2-year cycle, at least 6 of them on the National Electrical Code, completed by January 1 of each odd-numbered year (Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2117.01). A contact hour is 50 minutes of classroom attendance. CE certificates must be on file before an online renewal can be submitted. Not required for apprentice registration.
3Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
4Renew online at https://nesedprod.state-reg-central.tylerapp.com/portal/public
5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $375, but fees change.
6If you miss the deadline: 10% late fee if renewed Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the expiry year.
7Check your Electrical Contractor deadline: All State Electrical licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year (next: December 31, 2026). Online renewal opens Oct 1 and closes Dec 31; courtesy email notices go out Aug 1 and Sep 1.

Nebraska Electrical renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Nebraska electrical license expire?

Class A Master Electrician / Class B Electrical Contractor / Class B Master (legacy, renewal only): renews every 2 years. All State Electrical licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year (next: December 31, 2026). Online renewal opens Oct 1 and closes Dec 31; courtesy email notices go out Aug 1 and Sep 1. Electrical Contractor: renews every 2 years. All State Electrical licenses expire December 31 of each even-numbered year (next: December 31, 2026). Online renewal opens Oct 1 and closes Dec 31; courtesy email notices go out Aug 1 and Sep 1. Check with Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Nebraska electrical license need?

Class A Master Electrician / Class B Electrical Contractor / Class B Master (legacy, renewal only): 12 hours per renewal. Electrical Contractor: 12 hours per renewal. Check with Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Nebraska electrical license?

The Board's 2026 renewal form says renewal closes December 31, 2026 and a license not renewed by then can only be reissued after passing an examination. Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2118 allows an expired license to be renewed within three months of expiration for the renewal fee plus 10 percent of it for each month or part of a month late. Confirm with the Board before relying on the three-month window. Check with Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Nebraska electrical license?

Class A Master Electrician / Class B Electrical Contractor / Class B Master (legacy, renewal only): About $375. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Nebraska electrical license expires?

10% late fee if renewed Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the expiry year. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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