Licensing board: Nebraska State Electrical Board (State Electrical Division)
License levels
- Apprentice Electrician (registration): Register with the board; no exam for the apprentice card. Apprentices work only under the direct personal on-the-job supervision of a licensee, at most three apprentices to one licensee. source
- Journeyman Electrician: At least four years of verifiable experience (8000 Hours) acceptable to the board (81-2113); one year of credit for a two-year post-high school electrical course with an Associates' degree in electrical technology. Under 4000 hours in Nebraska: a "Restricted" license that cannot reciprocate. Application fee $90.00. source
Exam
Check with board (not confirmed on an official page we read) source
Continuing education and renewal
All electrical licenses and apprentice registrations expire on December 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal needs at least 12 hours of board-approved CE, at least six on the NEC (not required for apprentice registrations); a 10% late fee applies from December 1. source
Reciprocity
Journeyman reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. source
Renewal dates and CE for this license: Credential Renewal Calendar.
Last checked 2026-10-19. Code edition by state: NFPA NEC enforcement maps.
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