How to get a roofing license in Nebraska
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Nebraska Department of Labor, Labor Standards Division, Contractor Registration registers roofing 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 roofing work in Nebraska
| Credential | State registration (no competency license) |
|---|---|
| Board | Nebraska Department of Labor, Labor Standards Division, Contractor Registration official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
| When a license is needed | 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). source |
| License types | Contractor Registration |
How to get licensed
- Register with Nebraska Department of Labor as a Contractor Registration.
- 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
- Pay the contractor registration annual fee (new or renewal), $40 effective August 1, 2026: $40. source
- Contractor registration renews every year. source
Roofing requirements in Nebraska
| Exam | Not found on an official source. |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | 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 |
| Renewal | Contractor registration renews every year. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring a roofing contractor?
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Nebraska?
- Nebraska Department of Labor, Labor Standards Division, Contractor Registration registers roofing 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 roofing license in Nebraska?
- The Nebraska Department of Labor, Labor Standards Division, Contractor Registration keeps the record for roofing contractors in Nebraska. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing 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 roofing license renew in Nebraska?
- Contractor registration renews every year.
Other trades in Nebraska
- General contractor license in Nebraska
- Electrical license in Nebraska
- Plumbing license in Nebraska
- HVAC license in Nebraska
- All Nebraska trades
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Sources
- https://dol.nebraska.gov/LaborStandards/Contractors/Overview
- https://dol.nebraska.gov/conreg/Search
- https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-2104
- https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-2105
- https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-2107
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.