Nebraska renewal guide
Class B Electrical Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$250.00
Late penalty
$25.00
Bond requirement
Yes — $10,000.00
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Continuing education
12 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 12 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Make sure the bond still clears
The $10,000.00 bond requirement needs to stay active through the renewal.
- 3
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 4
File with the board
File through Nebraska State Electrical Division and pay the $250.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $25.00, with a 90-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Nebraska Class B Electrical Contractor License
The Nebraska State Electrical Division issues the Class B Electrical Contractor license for contractors performing electrical work within a more limited scope than the standard Electrical Contractor license. This classification is appropriate for smaller electrical contracting businesses.
What This License Authorizes
Class B Electrical Contractors may bid, plan, lay out, install, and supervise the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment within the scope defined by the State Electrical Board for Class B operations.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet qualification criteria similar to the standard Electrical Contractor, including experience as a licensed journeyman electrician and passing the Class B Electrical Contractor examination.
Bond and Insurance Requirements
- Surety Bond: $10,000 minimum bond required
- General Liability Insurance: $500,000 minimum coverage required
- Workers' Compensation: Required by Nebraska state law for all employers
Fees
- Exam Fee: $125
- License Fee: $125 per year of the two-year license period ($250 total for biennial renewal)
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years (licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years)
- Renewal Fee: $250 (biennial)
- Continuing Education: 12 hours required, with at least 6 hours on the National Electrical Code
Late Renewal
Expired license holders have a three-month grace period. During this window, renewal requires the license fee plus 10% of the renewal fee for each month past expiration. After three months, the license holder must retake the examination.
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing electrical work in Nebraska without a valid license is a Class I misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Nebraska State Electrical Division.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Bond Certificate
- proof_of_experience
Source notes
Nebraska State Electrical Division . Verified March 2026. https://electrical.nebraska.gov/2025-2026-license-registration-fees
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