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How to get a general contractor license in Nebraska

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Nebraska Department of Labor, Labor Standards Division, Contractor Registration registers general contractors in Nebraska. Registration is not a competency license. A person who earns less than $5,000 a year from construction services is not a contractor under the Contractor Registration Act and does not need to register (an annual earnings test, not a per-job threshold).

Who licenses general contractor work in Nebraska

CredentialState registration (no competency license)
BoardNebraska Department of Labor, Labor Standards Division, Contractor Registration official statement
Official lookupSearch general contractor licenses
When a license is neededA person who earns less than $5,000 a year from construction services is not a contractor under the Contractor Registration Act and does not need to register (an annual earnings test, not a per-job threshold). source
License typesContractor Registration

How to get licensed

  1. Register with Nebraska Department of Labor as a Contractor Registration.
    Board page
  2. Carry workers' compensation certificate of insurance (ACORD 25) on file with NDOL for contractors with one or more employees; no state liability insurance minimum found. source
  3. Pay the contractor registration annual fee (new or renewal), $40 effective August 1, 2026: $40. source
  4. Contractor registration renews every year. source

General contractor requirements in Nebraska

General contractor: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamNot found on an official source.
ExperienceNot found on an official source.
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceWorkers' compensation certificate of insurance (ACORD 25) on file with NDOL for contractors with one or more employees; no state liability insurance minimum found. source
RenewalContractor registration renews every year. source
ReciprocityNot found on an official source.
Fees
  • Contractor registration annual fee (new or renewal), $40 effective August 1, 2026. source
  • Statutory cap of $40 on the registration or renewal fee (Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-2107, effective July 18, 2026). source

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How to verify a contractor license in Nebraska

Questions

Do you need a general contractor license in Nebraska?
Nebraska Department of Labor, Labor Standards Division, Contractor Registration registers general contractors in Nebraska. Registration is not a competency license. A person who earns less than $5,000 a year from construction services is not a contractor under the Contractor Registration Act and does not need to register (an annual earnings test, not a per-job threshold).
How do I check a general contractor license in Nebraska?
The Nebraska Department of Labor, Labor Standards Division, Contractor Registration keeps the record for general contractors in Nebraska. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a general contractor license cost in Nebraska?
Contractor registration annual fee (new or renewal), $40 effective August 1, 2026. Statutory cap of $40 on the registration or renewal fee (Neb. Rev. Stat. 48-2107, effective July 18, 2026).
How often does a general contractor license renew in Nebraska?
Contractor registration renews every year.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.