Nebraska HVAC License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Special Electrician - Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (electrical wiring scope only) (Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $75 and requires 12 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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Mechanical / HVAC contractor (municipal licenses, e.g. Omaha, Lincoln)

Local / county license

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No official link on file. Check with the board.

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle: Not published, check with the board
Continuing education: Set by your city or county
Deadline rule: Not published, check with the board

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Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Check the official site for the fee.

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: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

No state HVAC mechanical contractor license; licensing is local and carries no state fee. Omaha: ACAD (air conditioning) Master and Journeyman licenses are valid up to 2 years and expire December 31 of odd years; Master renewal $160 + $12.80 tech fee with 8 CE hours; late renewal penalty $25 + $2 tech fee at 31 to 60 days past expiration and higher after that. Omaha requires a $10,000 bond for all contractor license types. Lincoln and other cities run their own mechanical licensing. Check with each city.

MediumLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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https://web.archive.org/web/20241122172856/https://permits.cityofomaha.org/licensing-information

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Special Electrician - Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (electrical wiring scope only)

HVAC SPECIAL · 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 $75
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: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Nebraska has no statewide HVAC mechanical contractor license. The only state-level HVAC-related credential is this Special Electrician license from the State Electrical Board, limited to electrical installation for heating, A/C and refrigeration equipment; $37.50 per year, $75.00 for the 2027-2028 cycle (renewal form line 'Heating/AC/Refrigeration, Water Well, Sign Installer'). Mechanical HVAC licensing is municipal (see the local HVAC entry). No bond or insurance rule for the special license is stated in the Act or Board rules.

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

How to renew

1Check your Special Electrician - Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (electrical wiring scope 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.
3Renew online at https://nesedprod.state-reg-central.tylerapp.com/portal/public
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: 10% late fee if renewed Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the expiry year.

Nebraska HVAC renewal questions

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

When does a Nebraska HVAC license expire?

Special Electrician - Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (electrical wiring scope 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. Check with the issuing board before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Nebraska HVAC license need?

Mechanical / HVAC contractor (municipal licenses, e.g. Omaha, Lincoln): no CE required. Special Electrician - Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (electrical wiring scope only): 12 hours per renewal. Check with the issuing board before you rely on it.

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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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