Do you need a license to do electrical work in Nebraska?
Yes. In Nebraska, no one may wire for or install electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for another, or plan, lay out or supervise that work, unless licensed by the State Electrical Board as an electrical contractor, a Class B electrical contractor or a Class A master electrician (a fire alarm installer license also covers wiring work). A person doing the wiring must also hold a journeyman, residential journeyman, Class B journeyman or fire alarm installer license and be employed by a licensed contractor or master electrician. The State Electrical Act lists exceptions in sections 81-2112 and 81-2144. This is Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-2108, 81-2106, 81-2102.
| What | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Electrician license | State electrical license (State Electrical Board) |
Source
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-2108, 81-2106, 81-2102
Read the statute in the Nebraska Revised Statutes (Nebraska Legislature): nebraskalegislature.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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