NE· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Nebraska.

The complete Nebraska licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from Nebraska State Electrical Division.

Nebraska initial licensing

Nebraska State Electrical Division issues electrician licenses in Nebraska. Visit the agency site.

Master path

~$250 in state board fees

Issued by: Nebraska State Electrical Division

Experience: 4 yr · 8,000 hrs · journeyman first
Exam: PSI — $100
Application fee: $50
License fee: $100

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Journeyman path

~$200 in state board fees

Issued by: Nebraska State Electrical Division

Experience: 4 yr · 8,000 hrs
Exam: PSI — $100
Application fee: $50
License fee: $50

NERA cohort applies.

Fees above are paid to Nebraska. TCS’s filing service is quoted separately — we collect and remit on your behalf so you write one check.

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Apply online

electrical.nebraska.gov/forms.html

Mailing address

NE Electrical Division, 800 South 13th Street, Suite 109, Lincoln, NE 68508

Contact

Phone: (402) 471-3550

Sources: electrical.nebraska.gov/Verified 2026-05-05

Nebraska reciprocity options

Master: no statewide program · Contractor: full reciprocity from 4 states · Journeyman: full reciprocity from 13 states

Source: electrical.nebraska.gov/reciprocal-informationVerified 2026-05-31

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