Contractor licenses in
Nebraska
Nebraska licenses some contractors and trades statewide. Cities and counties license others.
Official search run by Nebraska Department of Labor, Contractor Registration at dol.nebraska.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses electrical work.
Small jobs
Under $5,000 per year
A person who earns less than $5,000 a year for construction services is not a contractor under the Contractor Registration Act and need not register. This is an annual earnings test, not a per-job limit.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Not confirmed
- Insurance
- Contractors with one or more employees must file a workers' compensation certificate of insurance with the Department of Labor.
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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Nebraska Department of Labor, Contractor Registration
Registration (not a skills license) for all contractors and subcontractors doing construction work in Nebraska
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
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Nebraska State Electrical Division
Electrical contractors and electricians
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
City and county licenses
Much of the licensing happens here. These are the largest local programs with an online search.
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City of Omaha
Planning Department, Permits and Inspections. Building, electrical, plumbing and other contractor licenses
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City of Lincoln
Planning and Development Services, Building and Safety. Plumbing trade professionals (downloadable list on this page)
Not listed? Call the building department for the city or county where the work is.
If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.