How to look up a license in Nebraska
To confirm a Nebraska license, search the board that issued it: DHHS, SOS, DOI and 2 more for the cosmetologists, notaries, registered nurses and nursing assistants, among others, we cover.
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Official license searches in Nebraska
7 official searches from 5 boards cover the Nebraska licenses on this site. 2 of the rows also link a complaint page.
| Board | Licenses it covers | Search | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) | cosmetologists | License search1 | – |
| Nebraska Secretary of State (SOS) | notaries | License search2 | File a complaint3 |
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) | registered nurses, nursing assistants and massage therapists | License search4 | – |
| Nebraska Department of Insurance (DOI) | insurance agents | License search5 | – |
| Nebraska Department of Insurance (DOI) | insurance agents | License search6 | – |
| Nebraska State Electrical Division (NSED) | electricians | License search7 | – |
| Nebraska Real Estate Commission (NREC) | real estate agents | License search8 | File a complaint8 |
What each search covers
A board's search lists only its own licenses:
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: the 2 credentials it issues for cosmetologists, including Cosmetologist license and Cosmetology instructor license.
- Nebraska Secretary of State: the 3 credentials it issues for notaries, including Notary Public (General Notary), In-Person Electronic Notary Public and Online Notary Public.
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: the 7 credentials it issues for registered nurses, nursing assistants and massage therapists, including Registered Nurse – single-state license, Registered Nurse – multistate (compact) license, Nurse Aide (Nurse Aide Registry), Medication Aide (Medication Aide Registry), Massage Therapy Establishment License and Temporary Massage Therapy License and others.
- Nebraska Department of Insurance: the 3 credentials it issues for insurance agents, including Resident insurance producer license, Apprentice Insurance Producer License and Non-Resident Insurance Producer license.
- Nebraska Department of Insurance: the Regular Agency License (business entity producer).
- Nebraska State Electrical Division: the 6 credentials it issues for electricians, including Journeyman Electrician, Apprentice Electrician (Apprentice Registration), Fire Alarm Installer, Residential Journeyman Wireman (Residential Journeyman Electrician, Type RW), Special Electrician License (Special Installer: Irrigation Systems, Sign Installer, Heating/AC/Refrigeration) and Electrical Contractor.
- Nebraska Real Estate Commission: the 2 credentials it issues for real estate agents, including Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker.
How to check a license
Search the board for the work you are hiring for, then check the status, the license type and the expiration date (what to check in the result).
The occupation pages explain what each license level allows: cosmetologists, notaries, registered nurses, nursing assistants, massage therapists, insurance agents, electricians, real estate agents.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Cosmetology and Esthetics (DHHS Licensure)Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesChecked November 7, 2026
- Notary Public | Nebraska Secretary of StateNebraska Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- Notary complaint formNebraska Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- License Information System SearchDHHS License Information System (Nebraska.gov)Dated November 6, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- FAQ Licensing 7/2026 - ProducerNebraska Department of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- FAQ Licensing 7/2026 - AgencyNebraska Department of InsuranceChecked November 7, 2026
- LicensingNebraska State Electrical DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Nebraska Real Estate Commission homeNebraska Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026