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Nebraska PE License Renewal: CE hours, deadlines, and portal.

Nebraska Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). Nebraska requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Of the 30 hours, 1 must be in professional ethics. Up to 15 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $60 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew by December 31. Odd years for last names A-K, even years for L-Z.

Open the Nebraska board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
1 hour
Approximate fee
$60

CE / PDH requirements in Nebraska

Nebraska requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year). Of that total, 1 hour must be in professional ethics.

Nebraska allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your Nebraska PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew by December 31. Odd years for last names A-K, even years for L-Z.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 PDH for this cycle, including 1 ethics hour. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $60. Nebraska accepts online renewal through the board portal.

  4. 4
    Save your new pocket card

    Once renewed, save your updated wall certificate or pocket card. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

Practicing through a firm in Nebraska?

Most states require firms to hold a separate Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to offer engineering services. The CoA renews on its own cycle and has its own fee. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses and firm CoAs side by side.

Nebraska PE renewal FAQ

How often does a Nebraska PE license need to be renewed?+

Nebraska PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew by December 31. Odd years for last names A-K, even years for L-Z.

How many PDH hours does Nebraska require for PE renewal?+

Nebraska requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle, including 1 ethics hour.

How much does it cost to renew a Nebraska PE license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $60 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the Nebraska board portal.

Where do I renew my Nebraska PE license?+

Nebraska renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://ea.nebraska.gov/.

Does Nebraska allow PDH carryover?+

Yes. Nebraska allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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