Licensed jobs in Nebraska
Nebraska: 8 occupations, 5 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Nebraska
Nebraska licenses 8 of the 8 occupations below at the state level. Electricians have the most levels here (6 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetologist license 2 credentials in all | DHHS | Training 1,800 clock hours1 | $952 | Every 2 years3 |
| Notary public | Notary Public (General Notary) 3 credentials in all | SOS | – | $306 | Every 4 years7 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse – single-state license 2 credentials in all | DHHS | – | – | Every 2 years3 |
| Insurance agent | Resident insurance producer license 4 credentials in all | DOI | – | $508 | Every 2 years9 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Nurse Aide (Nurse Aide Registry) 2 credentials in all | DHHS | Training 75 clock hours12 | – | – |
| Electrician | Journeyman Electrician 6 credentials in all | NSED | Experience 8,000 hours14 | $9015 | Every 2 years16 |
| Massage therapist | Massage Therapy Establishment License 3 credentials in all | DHHS | – | $12719 | – |
| Real estate agent | Real Estate Salesperson 2 credentials in all | NREC | Training 96 clock hours20 | $17521 | Every 2 years22 |
Licensing boards
5 agencies issue the Nebraska licenses we cover:
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): cosmetologists, registered nurses, nursing assistants and massage therapists
- Nebraska State Electrical Division (NSED): electricians
- Nebraska Department of Insurance (DOI): insurance agents
- Nebraska Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
- Nebraska Real Estate Commission (NREC): real estate agents
Moving to Nebraska with a license
For electricians, the Nebraska board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries and massage therapists publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement, Universal license recognition, Military service members and spouses and Multistate license (interstate compact)435 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route6 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Interstate compact privilege, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses3 |
| Insurance agent | Exam waiver and Reciprocity agreements1011 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement13 |
| Electrician | Reciprocity agreements and Exam waiver1718 |
| Massage therapist | – |
| Real estate agent | License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses2324 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Nebraska license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Cosmeticians, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Salons and Schools (statute compilation)Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
- Cosmetologist and Esthetician License by Examination applicationNebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
- Uniform Credentialing Act (compilation)Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
- Cosmetologist and Esthetician License by Reciprocity applicationNebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
- Pennsylvania becomes 13th state to enact Cosmetology Licensure CompactCosmetology Licensure Compact CommissionChecked November 7, 2026
- Steps to Obtain an Initial Notary CommissionNebraska Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- General Notary Bond FormNebraska Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- Licensing Fee Schedule 7/17/2026Nebraska Department of InsuranceDated July 17, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Licensing Application Guide 11/2025Nebraska Department of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI, hosted by DOI)Nebraska Department of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 44-4055 Nonresident license; requirementsNebraska LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Nurse Aide (DHHS Licensure Unit page)Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure UnitChecked November 7, 2026
- Application for Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry by Interstate EndorsementNebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure UnitChecked November 7, 2026
- Journeyman ElectricianNebraska State Electrical DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Application for State Electrical License (updated 3/2026)Nebraska State Electrical DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- State Electrical Act and State Electrical Board Rules (July 2026)Nebraska State Electrical DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Reciprocal InformationNebraska State Electrical DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- State Electrical Board Rules (April 2024)Nebraska State Electrical DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Massage Therapy FAQsNebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Licensure UnitChecked November 7, 2026
- Pre-License Education RequirementsNebraska Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- Fee ScheduleNebraska Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- Renewal proceduresNebraska Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- Application processNebraska Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- NREC Benefits for Military Service Members and Military SpousesNebraska Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026