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Nebraska electrician license

The Nebraska State Electrical Division and the State Electrical Board license electricians and electrical contractors and inspect electrical installations statewide. Doing electrical work in Nebraska without the proper license or registration is a Class IV felony. The licenses are Apprentice Electrician (registration), Journeyman Electrician (Type A), Residential Journeyman Wireman and Electrical Contractor. Each is below with its hours, exam, fees and official source, followed by how to apply, renewal, reciprocity and the official license lookup.

Licenses at a glance

LicenseExperienceExamFees
Apprentice Electrician (registration)Not set in hoursNo exam$35 a year: $70 for a registration issued in an odd-numbered year, $35 in an even-numbered year
Journeyman Electrician (Type A)8,000 hours100 questions, 2023 NEC$90 application fee; the license fee is $75 if issued in an odd-numbered year or $37.50 in an even-numbered year
Residential Journeyman WiremanNot set in hours100 questions, 2023 NEC$90 application fee; the license fee is $75 if issued in an odd-numbered year or $37.50 in an even-numbered year
Electrical ContractorNot set in hours100 questions, 2023 NEC$180 application fee; the license fee is $375 if issued in an odd-numbered year or $187.50 in an even-numbered year

How to get each Nebraska license

Apprentice Electrician (registration)

Requirements. Register with the Board. Apprentices may only do electrical work under the direct on-the-job supervision of a licensee working at the same project, at no more than three apprentices per licensee.

Exam. No exam for this license.

Fees. $35 a year: $70 for a registration issued in an odd-numbered year, $35 in an even-numbered year.

Source: Nebraska State Electrical Division: Apprentice Electrician.

Journeyman Electrician (Type A)

Requirements. At least four years (8,000 hours) of verifiable experience in the electrical trade that the Board accepts; years registered as an apprentice count. A two-year post-high-school electrical program with an associate degree earns one year of credit. If fewer than 4,000 of your hours are in Nebraska, you get a restricted license that cannot be reciprocated to other states.

Experience. 8,000 hours.

Exam. Required.

Testing companyPSI (NASCLA accredited journeyman examination)
Code edition2023 NEC
Questions100 questions
Time300 minutes (5 hours)
Passing score75
Code bookOpen book: the NEC or NEC Handbook (2020 or 2023 edition), plus the OSHA, NFPA 70E, NASCLA, Ugly's and Mike Holt references the bulletin lists. Books may be highlighted and permanently tabbed but not written in.
Exam fee$130, paid to PSI
Official bulletinPSI candidate information bulletin, Nebraska State Electrical Board, NASCLA accredited examinations (dated September 27, 2024)

Fees. $90 application fee; the license fee is $75 if issued in an odd-numbered year or $37.50 in an even-numbered year.

The exam has 100 scored questions plus up to ten unscored experimental questions that count against the time.

Each approval is good for one attempt within 90 days. If you fail, you reapply to the Board.

Free practice. The journeyman electrician practice test on the 2023 NEC has 30 questions on code and calculations, scored by subject, with no account. It is general NEC practice, not built from the Nebraska exam outline.

Sources: Nebraska State Electrical Division: Journeyman Electrician; PSI candidate information bulletin, Nebraska State Electrical Board (NASCLA accredited examinations, dated September 27, 2024); Nebraska State Electrical Division: PSI Exams; Nebraska State Electrical Division: State Act Update and 2023 Code Adoption.

Residential Journeyman Wireman

Requirements. At least three years of experience the Board accepts in the electrical trade (apprentice years count; a two-year electrical program may earn one year of credit). The license is valid only for single-family and two-family homes and multifamily buildings up to three stories.

Exam. Required.

Testing companyPSI (NASCLA accredited residential examination)
Code edition2023 NEC
Questions100 questions
Time270 minutes (4.5 hours)
Passing score75
Code bookOpen book: the NEC or NEC Handbook, 2020 or 2023.
Exam fee$130, paid to PSI
Official bulletinPSI candidate information bulletin, Nebraska State Electrical Board, NASCLA accredited examinations (dated September 27, 2024)

Fees. $90 application fee; the license fee is $75 if issued in an odd-numbered year or $37.50 in an even-numbered year.

Sources: Nebraska State Electrical Division: Residential Journeyman Wireman; Nebraska State Electrical Division: PSI Exams; Nebraska State Electrical Division: State Act Update and 2023 Code Adoption; PSI candidate information bulletin, Nebraska State Electrical Board (NASCLA accredited examinations, dated September 27, 2024).

Electrical Contractor

Requirements. At least one year of experience the Board accepts as a licensed journeyman electrician (with or without a four-year electrical engineering degree), then pass the contractor exam.

Exam. Required.

Testing companyPSI (NASCLA accredited contractor examination)
Code edition2023 NEC
Questions100 questions
Time270 minutes (4.5 hours)
Passing score75
Code bookOpen book: the NEC or NEC Handbook, 2020 or 2023.
Exam fee$130, paid to PSI
Official bulletinPSI candidate information bulletin, Nebraska State Electrical Board, NASCLA accredited examinations (dated September 27, 2024)

Fees. $180 application fee; the license fee is $375 if issued in an odd-numbered year or $187.50 in an even-numbered year.

The bulletin lists the current contractor exam as effective through December 31, 2026, with a revised version effective January 1, 2027.

Sources: Nebraska State Electrical Division: Electrical Contractor; Nebraska State Electrical Division: PSI Exams; Nebraska State Electrical Division: State Act Update and 2023 Code Adoption; PSI candidate information bulletin, Nebraska State Electrical Board (NASCLA accredited examinations, dated September 27, 2024).

How to apply

Submit an exam application to the State Electrical Division (online or by mail) and wait for approval; you need a new application for each attempt. The Division sends your eligibility to PSI, and PSI emails you a link to schedule and pay. Apply on the official site.

Source: Nebraska State Electrical Division: Exam Scheduling.

Renewal and continuing education

RenewalEvery two years. All licenses and apprentice registrations expire December 31 of even-numbered years; renew from October 1 through November 30, or by December 31 with a 10% late fee. An expired license means taking the exam again.
Continuing education12 hours of Board-approved continuing education each renewal, at least 6 of them on the National Electrical Code. Passing a license exam earns 6 hours of credit.

Sources: Nebraska State Electrical Division: License Renewal; Legislative Bill 889 excerpts (adopted April 18, 2026, effective July 18, 2026), posted by the State Electrical Division; Nebraska State Electrical Division: Exam Information and Licensing Applications.

Reciprocity with other states

Journeyman licenses reciprocate with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming; electrical contractor licenses with Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Texas. You need a score of 75% or more on that state's exam and to have held the license in good standing for at least a year; reciprocity is one-time, so a lapsed license means taking the exam.

Sources: Nebraska State Electrical Division: Journeyman Electrician; Nebraska State Electrical Division: Electrical Contractor; Nebraska State Electrical Division: Reciprocal Information.

Look up a Nebraska electrician license

To check that an electrician or contractor is licensed, use the official Nebraska State Electrical Division Licensee Search.

Good to know

Nebraska adopted the 2023 NEC on August 1, 2024, and PSI exams switched to it then. PSI's bulletin still allows either the 2020 or 2023 code book in the exam room.

Licenses in other trades are also issued: Class A and Class B master, Class B contractor and journeyman, fire alarm installer, HVAC and refrigeration, irrigation and sign installer.

Sources: Nebraska State Electrical Division: State Act Update and 2023 Code Adoption; Nebraska State Electrical Division: 2025-2026 License and Registration Fees.

Common questions

Who issues electrician licenses in Nebraska?

The Nebraska State Electrical Division and the State Electrical Board license electricians and electrical contractors and inspect electrical installations statewide. Doing electrical work in Nebraska without the proper license or registration is a Class IV felony.

How do I get a journeyman electrician license in Nebraska?

Journeyman Electrician (Type A): At least four years (8,000 hours) of verifiable experience in the electrical trade that the Board accepts; years registered as an apprentice count. A two-year post-high-school electrical program with an associate degree earns one year of credit. If fewer than 4,000 of your hours are in Nebraska, you get a restricted license that cannot be reciprocated to other states. Submit an exam application to the State Electrical Division (online or by mail) and wait for approval; you need a new application for each attempt. The Division sends your eligibility to PSI, and PSI emails you a link to schedule and pay.

How many hours do you need to become a journeyman electrician in Nebraska?

8,000 hours for the Journeyman Electrician (Type A).

How many questions are on the Nebraska journeyman electrician exam?

100 questions in 300 minutes (5 hours), and the passing score is 75.

Does Nebraska accept electrician licenses from other states?

Journeyman licenses reciprocate with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming; electrical contractor licenses with Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Texas. You need a score of 75% or more on that state's exam and to have held the license in good standing for at least a year; reciprocity is one-time, so a lapsed license means taking the exam.

How often does a Nebraska electrician license renew?

Every two years. All licenses and apprentice registrations expire December 31 of even-numbered years; renew from October 1 through November 30, or by December 31 with a 10% late fee. An expired license means taking the exam again. Continuing education: 12 hours of Board-approved continuing education each renewal, at least 6 of them on the National Electrical Code. Passing a license exam earns 6 hours of credit.

How do I look up an electrician license in Nebraska?

Use the official Nebraska State Electrical Division Licensee Search at http://www.nebraska.gov/sed/search/index.cgi

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from Nebraska's own licensing board, statute or rule, or the testing company the board names. Where a fact could not be confirmed from one of them, the page says to check with the board. Rules and fees change: confirm with the board before you apply.

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Last verified November 11, 2026.