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Do you need a plumbing license in Nebraska?

What our research found about plumbing licensing in Nebraska, and what to check with the city or county where you work.

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

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Short answer

Nebraska does not issue a state plumbing license. Licensing is handled by cities and counties.

What our research found

No state plumbing license. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 18-1907 and 18-1917, licenses are issued by cities and villages that have plumbing boards (metropolitan-class cities must have one), and sanitary plumbing must be done by a master plumber licensed by the city or village nearest the site, using journeyman-licensed employees. Omaha: Master Plumber renewal $75 + $6 tech fee with 8 CE hours; Journeyman renewal $1 + $19.50 badge + $1.64 tech fee with 8 CE hours; licenses expire December 31 of odd years; $10,000 bond for all contractor license types. There is no state plumbing board.

Who handles it, per our sources: City of Omaha Permits & Inspections (local plumbing/mechanical/building licenses)

What to check locally

  1. Call the building or permit office of the city or county where the job is. Ask whether it needs a local plumbing license or a contractor registration before you pull a permit.
  2. Ask what keeps that local license current: the renewal date, the fee, any bond or insurance certificate, and any continuing education.
  3. Check each city or county you work in on its own. Each one sets its own rules, fees and renewal dates.
  4. Read the notes above for anything the state still requires, such as a business registration, a tax license or a license for related trade work.
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Master Plumber / Journeyman Plumber (municipal licenses)

Local / county license · City of Omaha Permits & Inspections (local plumbing/mechanical/building licenses)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 402-444-5350

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
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
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 plumbing license. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 18-1907 and 18-1917, licenses are issued by cities and villages that have plumbing boards (metropolitan-class cities must have one), and sanitary plumbing must be done by a master plumber licensed by the city or village nearest the site, using journeyman-licensed employees. Omaha: Master Plumber renewal $75 + $6 tech fee with 8 CE hours; Journeyman renewal $1 + $19.50 badge + $1.64 tech fee with 8 CE hours; licenses expire December 31 of odd years; $10,000 bond for all contractor license types. There is no state plumbing board.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Nebraska Plumbing licensing questions

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

Do you need a state plumbing license in Nebraska?

No. Nebraska does not issue a state plumbing license. Licensing is handled by cities and counties. No state plumbing license. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. 18-1907 and 18-1917, licenses are issued by cities and villages that have plumbing boards (metropolitan-class cities must have one), and sanitary plumbing must be done by a master plumber licensed by the city or village nearest the site, using journeyman-licensed employees. Omaha: Master Plumber renewal $75 + $6 tech fee with 8 CE hours; Journeyman renewal $1 + $19.50 badge + $1.64 tech fee with 8 CE hours; licenses expire December 31 of odd years; $10,000 bond for all contractor license types. There is no state plumbing board. Check with the city or county where the job is before you start work.

Who handles plumbing licensing in Nebraska?

Our records point to: City of Omaha Permits & Inspections (local plumbing/mechanical/building licenses) Rules differ from one city or county to the next, so check with the one where the job is.

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Spot something out of date?

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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