In Nebraska, businesses may need to obtain licenses and permits depending on the location, the type of business, and federal and state regulations. Some jurisdictions require a local business license for conducting business or maintaining a business location. Businesses may also have to register with the Nebraska Secretary of State and Department of Revenue (DOR).
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When doing business in Nebraska, it is important to understand all licensing obligations with federal, state, and local governments. Many businesses will need to obtain a business privilege license or pay an annual business registration fee at the city or county level. In addition to local licenses, certain businesses, professions, and occupations are required to register and obtain special licenses and certifications with state boards and agencies. To learn more about the specific registration and licensing requirements in Nebraska, click on the Nebraska industry or county tabs for more information or to order the proper forms.
For more information, please contact CT Corporation for a consultation with a business licensing specialist.
CT Corporation manages the lifecycle of all your business licenses and provides ongoing support for your core business license program.
CT Corporation quickly and accurately assembles a business license package with all the licensing applications and instructions your business may need.
License Type:
Nebraska Appraisal Management Company License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
a $350 application fee plus $2,000 once approved *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $350 application fee*, a $2,000 fee once approved*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Architectural Firm License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 to $400 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
The size of an organization is based on the total number of licensed architects and professional engineers regularly performing services for the organization both in the United States and other countries, regardless of their jurisdiction of registration or licensure or if the organization is applying to practice only one profession.
It does not include licensees who provide occasional part-time or consulting services.
# of Licensees — Fee
1-5 — $100
6-10 — $200
11-49 — $300
50+ — $400
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a fee ranging from $100 to $400*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
The State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require registration for Charitable Solicitation. However, if your business is soliciting charitable donations in Nebraska, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Collection Agency License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Secretary of State
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 investigation fee *, $200 license fee *, surety bond
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, fees totaling $400*, a surety bond, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Commercial Painter License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $40 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Compounding Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Division of Public Health
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$625 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $625 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Cosmetology License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$150 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Debt Management License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Secretary of State
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 initial fee plus $200 investigation fee *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, fees totaling $400*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require a Durable Medical Equipment License. However, if your business is selling durable medical equipment in Nebraska, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Electrical Contractor License
License Issued By:
Nebraska State Electrical Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$125 to $250 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $125 to $250 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require an Employment Agency License. However, if your business is acting as an employment agency in Nebraska, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Nebraska does not require an Energy Broker License. However, if your business is providing energy brokering services in Nebraska, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Engineering Firm License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 to $400 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $100 to $400 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Fertilizer License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$15 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $15 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require Fertilizer Product Registration. However, if your business is selling fertilizer products in Nebraska, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Missouri (MO) does not require Franchise Registration. However, if your business is operating a franchise in Missouri, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialis
License Type:
Nebraska Franchise Registration
License Issued By:
Bureau of Securities of the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska General Contractor License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $40 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Home Health Agency License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Division of Public Health
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$650 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $650 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Home Improvement Contractor License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $40 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska HVAC Contractor License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $40 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Insurance Agency License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Insurance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$50 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $50 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Mail-Order Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$625 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $625 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Manufactured Home Dealer License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$225 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $225 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require a Manufactured Home Installer License. However, if your business is installing manufactured homes in Nebraska, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Manufactured Home Manufacturer License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$425 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $425 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Money Transmitter License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $1,000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Mortgage Broker License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Mortgage Lender License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not a require Pawnbroker License at the state level. However, if your business is operating a pawnshop in Nebraska, you may be required to obtain Pawnbroker License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Payday Lender License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Pesticide Product Registration
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Pet Shop License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$125 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $125 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Division of Public Health
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$625 *, an inspection
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $625 fee*, an inspection, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Plumbing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $40 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Private Investigation Agency License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Secretary of State
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$138 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $138 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require a Private Security License at the state level. However, if your business is providing security guard services in Nebraska, you may be required to obtain Private Security License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Professional Engineer License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$30 or $150 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $30 or $150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Residential Painter License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $40 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Roofing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $40 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Sales Tax ID
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require a Secondhand Dealer License at the state level. However, if your business is dealing in secondhand goods in Nebraska, you may be required to obtain Secondhand Dealer License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Solar Contractor License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $40 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Staff Leasing Agency Business Licensing
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$250 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $250 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require a Talent Agency License. However, if your business is acting as a talent agency in Nebraska, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Tattoo Parlor License
License Issued By:
Division of Public Health - Licensure Unit of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$150 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Nebraska does not require a Telemarketing License. However, if your business is soliciting to consumers in Nebraska, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Nebraska Title Agency License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Insurance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$50 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $50 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Tobacco Retail License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$25 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $25 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Tobacco Wholesale License
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$25 to $500 *
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns/Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $25 to $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns/renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Unemployment Tax ID
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Labor
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Wholesale Drug Distributor License
License Issued By:
Division of Public Health of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$550 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $550 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Nebraska Withholding Tax ID
License Issued By:
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
Nebraska Counties do not issue Basic Business Licenses. However, your business may be required to obtain a Basic Business License at the state or local level or comply with other licensing laws, based on your business activity and location. Let CT Corporation determine all of the licenses and registrations you may need, and guide you through the process of obtaining them!
Note: The above refers only to basic business licenses, which are required for any type of business operating within the county. For information regarding industry specific licenses issued by Nebraska, contact us today!
Let CT Corporation take care of the paperwork for you! We will prepare and file your application, and we will follow up with the State until you have received your Nebraska state license. As licensing experts, we will streamline the entire licensing process, making it as painless as possible.
For more information, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
