Nebraska Plumber License Requirements

Official classification: No statewide license — Omaha Master Plumber License · Issued by the City of Omaha Planning Department.

🔧 PlumberNE ✔ Verified 2026-07-11

In Nebraska, plumbers must hold the No statewide license — Omaha Master Plumber License, issued by the City of Omaha Planning Department, and a $10,000 surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed plumber in Nebraska

Nebraska licenses plumbers at the city level rather than statewide, so the path runs through your local permitting office. Here are the general steps — the verified specifics are detailed further down the page.

Start with your city, not the state. Nebraska has no statewide plumber license — registration, bonds and insurance are set by each municipality, so confirm the rules with your local permitting office first.
Carry the insurance your city requires. $1,000,000 minimum (City of Omaha master plumber)
Post any local bond. $10,000 (master plumbers)
Register and pay the local fees. $81 master exam fee; $54 journeyman exam fee (City of Omaha)
Renew on your city's schedule. Up to 2 years; journeyman and master licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.

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

Nebraska plumber license lookup

To confirm a plumber 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 aca-prod.accela.com database →

License types

Apprentice Plumber — Initial registration; board approval required
Journeyman Plumber — Requires 4-year apprenticeship or equivalent experience; exam required
Master Plumber — Requires 4 years journeyman experience; exam and additional qualifications required

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	Apprentice: 4 years on-the-job training (300+ hours annually); Journeyman: completion of 4-year apprenticeship program with 696+ classroom hours, or equivalent training and on-the-job experience, or 7+ years work experience (300+ hours annually); Master: 4+ years as licensed journeyman in Omaha
Application fee	$81 master exam fee; $54 journeyman exam fee (City of Omaha)
License fee	$108 ($100 + $8 tech fee, City of Omaha master plumber license)
Renewal fee	$81 ($75 + $6 tech fee) with 8 hours of continuing education (City of Omaha master plumber)
Renewal period	Up to 2 years; journeyman and master licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years
Continuing education	8 continuing education hours required for renewal
Bond required	$10,000 (master plumbers)
Liability insurance	$1,000,000 minimum (City of Omaha master plumber)
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	—
Background check	—
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None · other states' agreements
Processing time	—

What a Nebraska plumber license costs

Fees are set per city; the figures on this page are one city's example.

Exams

Journeyman Plumber Exam	Provider: City of Omaha · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: $54
Master Plumber Exam	Provider: City of Omaha · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: $81

Renewing a Nebraska plumber license

Because Nebraska licenses plumbers locally, renewal runs through the same city office that issued the credential. The figures below are the Omaha Master Plumber License rules; other Nebraska municipalities set their own.

Renewal period	Up to 2 years; journeyman and master licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years
Renewal fee	$81 ($75 + $6 tech fee) with 8 hours of continuing education (City of Omaha master plumber)
Continuing education	8 continuing education hours required for renewal
Where to renew	City of Omaha Planning Department

Local / municipal notes

These are City of Omaha plumbing licensing requirements. Nebraska has no statewide plumber license; each municipality sets its own requirements. Other cities and jurisdictions in Nebraska may have different or no formal plumbing licensing programs.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nebraska plumber license cost?

Application: $81 master exam fee; $54 journeyman exam fee (City of Omaha). License: $108 ($100 + $8 tech fee, City of Omaha master plumber license). Renewal: $81 ($75 + $6 tech fee) with 8 hours of continuing education (City of Omaha master plumber).

How do I look up a plumber license in Nebraska?

Search the official license database at aca-prod.accela.com. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do plumbers in Nebraska need a surety bond?

$10,000 (master plumbers)

What experience is required for a Nebraska plumber license?

Apprentice: 4 years on-the-job training (300+ hours annually); Journeyman: completion of 4-year apprenticeship program with 696+ classroom hours, or equivalent training and on-the-job experience, or 7+ years work experience (300+ hours annually); Master: 4+ years as licensed journeyman in Omaha

Is insurance required for plumbers in Nebraska?

Liability: $1,000,000 minimum (City of Omaha master plumber).

How often must a Nebraska plumber license be renewed?

Up to 2 years; journeyman and master licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years. Continuing education: 8 continuing education hours required for renewal.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-11 — always confirm current requirements directly with the City of Omaha Planning Department before applying. This is not legal advice.