Engineering Licensing Compliance Guide
Nebraska Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Nebraska.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Nebraska for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Nebraska Engineering Company Licenses
Nebraska Certificate of Authorization (Architecture/Engineering)
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Tiered fee structure by number of licensees. 1-5: $100 6-10: $200 11-49:$300 50+: $400 |
| Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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| How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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| Fact Checked: | 5/28/20 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal forms are mailed a month prior to expiration. |
| Agency Fee: | Tiered fee structure by number of licensees. 1-5: $50 6-10: $150 11-49:$250 50+: $350 |
| Due: | Biennially from date of issuance. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
| Fact Checked: | 4/15/20 |
Amendment
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Reinstatement
| Notes: | Licenses expired for less than 1 year can renew with no late fees, but licenses expired for more than 1 year cannot be reinstated and the licensee must apply for a new license. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Nebraska Certificate of Authorization for Geology
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Geologists |
| Fact Checked: | 7/29/19 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Fact Checked: | 9/4/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Renewal form is mailed to the firm 30-60 days before the renewal is due. |
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Fact Checked: | 9/4/19 |
Nebraska LLC Certificate
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Examiners For Land Surveyors |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Initial Registration
| Form: | There is no form, simply follow the instructions. |
| Instructions: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | There is no form, simply follow the instructions. |
| Instructions: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Fact Checked: | 11/5/19 |
Individual Licenses
Nebraska Individual Engineering Licenses
Nebraksa Professional Engineer License
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects |
| Fact Checked: | 7/3/18 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Biennially by December 31. Licensees with last names beginning with A through K must renew their license in odd-numbered years. Those with last names beginning with letters L through Z must renew their license in even-numbered years. |
| Fact Checked: | 11/2/18 |
Nebraska Land Surveyor Registration
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Examiners For Land Surveyors |
| Fact Checked: | 1/16/19 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Fact Checked: | 1/21/19 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | By April 1 of odd-numbered years. |
| Notes: | There is no renewal application, simply submit the renewal fee during the renewal period. |
| Fact Checked: | 1/21/19 |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.
