Nebraska Electrician License Requirements

Official classification: Journeyman Electrician · Issued by the Nebraska State Electrical Division.

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In Nebraska, electricians must hold the Journeyman Electrician, issued by the Nebraska State Electrical Division, and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed electrician in Nebraska

Follow these steps to earn your Journeyman Electrician. Every figure is verified against the Nebraska State Electrical Division; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. 4 years (8,000 hours) of on-the-job training; or 3 years experience + completion of 2-year post-secondary electrical course
Pass the Journeyman Electrician exam. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Check the insurance rules. Liability: Journeyman: not required. Electrical contractors and Class A master license holders who own and operate a contracting firm: at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident (State Electrical Board Rule 7). Property damage: $100,000 for those contractors (State Electrical Board Rule 7).
Clear the background check. No criminal-history review is set out in the State Electrical Act or the Board's rules.
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Nebraska State Electrical Division — $90 (journeyman application) application fee, plus a $37.50 if issued in an even-numbered year; $75 if issued in an odd-numbered year (journeyman) license fee. Processing time: Not published by the board.
Keep the license active. Renewal: 2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years). Continuing education: 12 contact hours every 2 years; minimum 6 hours on National Electrical Code.

For the general path in every state, see the Electrician guide →

Nebraska electrician license lookup

To confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Nebraska — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Verify a license now: Search the official nebraska.gov database →

License types

Journeyman Electrician — Statewide; all electrical installation types
Residential Journeyman Wireman — Limited to residential electrical installations only
Electrical Contractor — Current license for running an electrical contracting business; the older Class A master electrician license has not been issued since September 9, 1993 and can only be renewed (Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-2117.02)

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	4 years (8,000 hours) of on-the-job training; or 3 years experience + completion of 2-year post-secondary electrical course
Application fee	$90 (journeyman application)
License fee	$37.50 if issued in an even-numbered year; $75 if issued in an odd-numbered year (journeyman)
Renewal fee	$37.50 per year of the two-year license period (journeyman); renewals from December 1 to 31 carry a 10% late fee
Renewal period	2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years)
Continuing education	12 contact hours every 2 years; minimum 6 hours on National Electrical Code
Bond required	None required
Liability insurance	Journeyman: not required. Electrical contractors and Class A master license holders who own and operate a contracting firm: at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident (State Electrical Board Rule 7)
Property damage	$100,000 for those contractors (State Electrical Board Rule 7)
Workers' comp	—
Background check	No criminal-history review is set out in the State Electrical Act or the Board's rules.
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	Alaska; Arkansas; Colorado; Idaho; Iowa; Minnesota; Montana; New Mexico; North Dakota; Oklahoma; South Dakota; Texas; Wyoming · compare all states
Processing time	Not published by the board

What a Nebraska electrician license costs

Application fee	$90 (journeyman application).
License fee	$37.50 if issued in an even-numbered year; $75 if issued in an odd-numbered year (journeyman).
Journeyman Electrician	$60.
Surety bond	None required.
Renewal fee	$37.50 per year of the two-year license period (journeyman); renewals from December 1 to 31 carry a 10% late fee.
Renewal period	2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years).

Exams

Journeyman Electrician	Provider: PSI · Passing: 75% · Fee: $60

Renewing a Nebraska electrician license

The Journeyman Electrician renews on a fixed cycle set by the Nebraska State Electrical Division. Finish the continuing-education requirement before you file — boards generally will not process a renewal without it. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years)
Renewal fee	$37.50 per year of the two-year license period (journeyman); renewals from December 1 to 31 carry a 10% late fee
Continuing education	12 contact hours every 2 years; minimum 6 hours on National Electrical Code
Where to renew	Nebraska State Electrical Division

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nebraska electrician license cost?

Application: $90 (journeyman application). License: $37.50 if issued in an even-numbered year; $75 if issued in an odd-numbered year (journeyman). Renewal: $37.50 per year of the two-year license period (journeyman); renewals from December 1 to 31 carry a 10% late fee.

How do I look up a electrician license in Nebraska?

Search the official license database at nebraska.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do electricians in Nebraska need a surety bond?

None required

What experience is required for a Nebraska electrician license?

4 years (8,000 hours) of on-the-job training; or 3 years experience + completion of 2-year post-secondary electrical course

Is insurance required for electricians in Nebraska?

Liability: Journeyman: not required. Electrical contractors and Class A master license holders who own and operate a contracting firm: at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident (State Electrical Board Rule 7). Property damage: $100,000 for those contractors (State Electrical Board Rule 7).

How long does it take to get a Nebraska electrician license?

Processing time: Not published by the board.

Is a background check required for electricians in Nebraska?

Background check: No criminal-history review is set out in the State Electrical Act or the Board's rules.

How often must a Nebraska electrician license be renewed?

2 years (expires December 31 of even-numbered years). Continuing education: 12 contact hours every 2 years; minimum 6 hours on National Electrical Code.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-12 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Nebraska State Electrical Division before applying. This is not legal advice.