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Plumber
Governing Authority
Nebraska — NO statewide individual plumber licenses. Nebraska State Plumbing Board exists under NRS §71-1,107 but licensing is primarily administered at city/municipality level. All contractors must register with Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL).
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State Licensed?
N/A
Apprentice Hours
N/A
License Levels
Varies
Total Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Code Version
No state licensing fees reported for plumbers in Nebraska. Check with your local jurisdiction for any municipal licensing requirements.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
No
Regulation Level
local
Local Jurisdictions Handle Licensing
Regulated by the Nebraska — NO statewide individual plumber licenses. Nebraska State Plumbing Board exists under NRS §71-1,107 but licensing is primarily administered at city/municipality level. All contractors must register with Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL).
Nebraska does not issue a statewide plumber license. All licensing is handled by individual cities and counties. Requirements, exams, fees, and renewal rules vary by jurisdiction. Contact your local building department for exact requirements.
Apprenticeship Program
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Total Hours
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Duration
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Classroom Hours
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OJT Hours
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Experience Required
Not specified
No exam required
Experience Required
Not specified
No exam required
Experience Required
Varies by municipality
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Exam requirements are set by individual municipalities. The information below represents common standards across jurisdictions.
Exam Information
VerifiedJourneyman Exam
Not RequiredMaster Exam
Not RequiredPlumbing Code Version
International Plumbing Code (IPC)
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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Nebraska has 37% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 746 residents.
Nebraska is one of the most saturated plumbers markets in the country.
Nebraska ranks #2 out of 51 states by plumbers per capita.
Fees vary by local jurisdiction. Ranges shown are typical but not universal.
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Typical Total Initial Fees Not a statewide figure — actual total depends on your municipality | Varies |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
VerifiedAnnual (1 year) at municipal level — consistent with Omaha and Lincoln
Renewal Period
0
CE Hours Required
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Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Contact Nebraska DHHS at (402) 471-2117 for current plumbing license fee schedule. Source: dhhs.ne.gov
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Licenses
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Nebraska has a State Plumbing Board but licensing is primarily local. Omaha and Lincoln have very different requirements and fee structures. Out-of-state contractors must register with NDOL and post a $25,000 bond.
Nebraska does NOT issue statewide plumber licenses through a single body — one of 6 states with primarily local plumber licensing (with KS, MO, NY, PA, WY)
Nebraska State Plumbing Board exists and administers standards under NRS §71-1,107 et seq., but licensing is primarily local
All contractors must register with Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) — $25 annual fee
Key local jurisdictions: Omaha (metropolitan-class plumbing board) and Lincoln (Building Safety dept)
Omaha journeyman paths: 4-year certified apprenticeship, OR education/OJT equivalent, OR 7 consecutive years (7,000 hrs min), OR licensed journeyman from equivalent-size city
Omaha fees: exam $50, journeyman license $20.50, master initial $100 (renewal $75), ID badge $19.50/year
Omaha master requirements: $1 million minimum insurance + $10,000 surety bond
Lincoln CE: 6 hours (journeyman) / 10 hours (master) for renewal; license fee $25/year
Reciprocity: Omaha extends to plumbers licensed in cities of equivalent size with similar qualification criteria — case-by-case
Out-of-state contractors must register with NDOL + post $25,000 surety bond
Plumbing code varies by jurisdiction
$25 annual registration fee confirmed
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Plumber requirements in Nebraska verified against Nebraska — NO statewide individual plumber licenses. Nebraska State Plumbing Board exists under NRS §71-1,107 but licensing is primarily administered at city/municipality level. All contractors must register with Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL)., April 2026.
Accessed 2026-03-06
Accessed 2026-03-06