Nebraska contractor license renewal checklist

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

Local / county license

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

No official link on file. Check with the board.

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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

Deadline

Dec 31 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

12 hours

Renewal fee

About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

10% late fee if renewed Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the expiry year.

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.

Official link

https://nesedprod.state-reg-central.tylerapp.com/portal/public

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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

Deadline

Dec 31 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

12 hours

Renewal fee

About $375. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

10% late fee if renewed Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the expiry year.

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.

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).

Official link

https://nesedprod.state-reg-central.tylerapp.com/portal/public

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Electrical Contractor (EC)

State license · Nebraska State Electrical Division / State Electrical Board

Deadline

Dec 31 of even years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

12 hours

Renewal fee

About $375. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

10% late fee if renewed Dec 1 - Dec 31 of the expiry year.

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.

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.

Official link

https://nesedprod.state-reg-central.tylerapp.com/portal/public

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Master Plumber / Journeyman Plumber (municipal licenses)

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

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

https://omahapermits.com/

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Roofing contractor (NDOL Contractor Registration) (CONREG)

State registration · Nebraska Department of Labor - Contractor Registration

Deadline

Registration renews annually (Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-2105). Renew online by logging into the contractor profile at dol.nebraska.gov/conreg; the renewal date is shown in the profile.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $40. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No late fee is set in the Contractor Registration Act fee section (Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-2107). A lapsed registration means the contractor is no longer registered and may not work until renewed.

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Insurance

Contractors with one or more employees must file a current workers' compensation certificate (ACORD 25) naming the Department of Labor as certificate holder; others file a signed statement that coverage is not required.

Official link

https://dol.nebraska.gov/conreg

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Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Category 08 Structural Pest Control and others) (Commercial)

State license · Nebraska Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Program

Deadline

Licenses expire April 15 following the third year in which they were issued or renewed (Neb. Rev. Stat. 2-2642). Recertification training or retesting must be done before expiration.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board

Renewal fee

About $90. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

https://nda.nebraska.gov/online/applicator

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General contractor / subcontractor (NDOL Contractor Registration) (CONREG)

State registration · Nebraska Department of Labor - Contractor Registration

Deadline

Registration renews annually (Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-2105). Renew online by logging into the contractor profile at dol.nebraska.gov/conreg; the renewal date is shown in the profile.

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $40. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

No late fee is set in the Contractor Registration Act fee section (Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-2107). A lapsed registration means the contractor is no longer registered and may not work until renewed.

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Insurance

Contractors with one or more employees must file a current workers' compensation certificate (ACORD 25) naming the Department of Labor as certificate holder; others file a signed statement that coverage is not required.

Official link

https://dol.nebraska.gov/conreg

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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