Nebraska Contractor & Trade License Requirements
Nebraska requires statewide licensing for electricians through the State Electrical Division. General contractors must register with the Nebraska Department of Labor. Plumber, HVAC, and roofing licenses are handled at the local level — cities like Omaha and Lincoln maintain their own licensing requirements. All contractors must register with the Department of Labor and carry workers compensation if they have employees.
General Contractor
Not requiredExperienceNone
ExamNo
Est. Cost$25
Electrician
RequiredExperience4 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$85
Plumber
Not requiredExperienceNone
ExamNo
Est. CostN/A
HVAC Technician
Not requiredExperienceNone
ExamNo
Est. CostN/A
Roofing Contractor
Not requiredExperienceNone
ExamNo
Est. CostN/A
Reciprocity Agreements
Nebraska has reciprocity agreements with 1 state. Licensed contractors from these states may be eligible to skip certain exams.
new mexico — Reciprocal journeyman electrician license accepted