Nebraska renewal guide
Class B Electrical Contractor License
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Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$375.00
Late penalty
$37.50
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability
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
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Nebraska State Electrical Division and pay the $375.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $37.50, with a 90-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Nebraska Class B Electrical Contractor License
No new Class B Electrical Contractor licenses have been issued in Nebraska since September 9, 1993. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2117.02, this license type is grandfathered — only holders of pre-existing Class B licenses may renew. Contractors starting a new electrical contracting business must obtain the standard Electrical Contractor license at electrical.nebraska.gov/electrical-contractor.
Authorized Scope
A Class B Electrical Contractor license authorizes planning, laying out, installing, and supervising electrical work within a strict residential scope: systems of not more than 400-ampere capacity in structures used as residential dwellings of no more than four family units, located in municipalities with fewer than 100,000 inhabitants (by the most recent federal census). Commercial, industrial, and large residential projects fall outside this scope and require the standard Electrical Contractor license.
Renewal Requirements
Class B Electrical Contractor licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years. Renewals are submitted online at electrical.nebraska.gov/license-renewal.
- Renewal fee: $375 biennial ($187.50/year)
- Continuing education: 12 hours required per renewal period, including at least 6 hours on the National Electrical Code
Insurance Requirements
Holders actively operating an electrical contracting firm must maintain general liability insurance at minimum limits set by State Electrical Board Rule 7: $100,000 per person, $300,000 each accident, and $100,000 property damage (Board Rule 7).
Late Renewal
Expired licenses may be renewed within three months of expiration by paying the renewal fee plus $37.50 per month (10% of the $375 biennial renewal fee, or portion thereof overdue). Beyond three months, a new application is required — but under § 81-2117.02, no new Class B Electrical Contractor licenses can be issued. A holder whose license lapses beyond the 90-day grace window cannot obtain a new Class B license.
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing electrical work without a valid license is a Class I misdemeanor under § 81-2143 — up to one year imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.
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 May 2026. https://electrical.nebraska.gov/2025-2026-license-registration-fees; https://electrical.nebraska.gov/license-renewal; Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-2102(4), 81-2107(2), 81-2117.01, 81-2117.02, 81-2118, 81-2143; State Electrical Board Rules Rule 7
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