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)
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects |
| Law: | NE R.S. § 81-3401 |
| Entity Requirements: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | Tiered fee structure by number of licensees. 1-5: $100 6-10: $200 11-49:$300 50+: $400 |
| Order of Operations: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | Tiered fee structure by number of licensees. 1-5: $50 6-10: $150 11-49:$250 50+: $350 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Original Ink: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Notarize: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Amendment
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $0 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
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. |
Nebraska Certificate of Authorization for Geology
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Geologists |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $100 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Nebraska LLC Certificate
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Examiners For Land Surveyors |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Instructions: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Instructions: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $25 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Individual Licenses
Nebraska Individual Engineering Licenses
Nebraksa Engineer Intern Certificate
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $30 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Nebraksa Professional Engineer License
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $30 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $80 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Nebraska Geologist Intern Enrollment
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Geologists |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Not required
Intern enrollments do not expire.
Nebraska Land Surveyor Registration
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Examiners For Land Surveyors |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency fee: | $100 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Notes: | There is no renewal application, simply submit the renewal fee during the renewal period. |
Nebraska Professional Geologist License
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Geologists |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing method: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $65 |
| Due: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
Nebraska Surveyor-in-Training Registration
| Agency: | Nebraska Board of Examiners For Land Surveyors |
Initial Registration
| Form: | ACCESS PREMIUM DATA |
| Agency fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
Not required
Surveyor-in-Training registrations do not expire.
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.
