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How to Renew Your Nebraska Engineer License

Nebraska engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov) rule on September 10, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Nebraska engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Professional Engineer biennial CE (30 PDH / 2 yr), Professional Engineer. Requirements are set by Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov).

When to renew

Nebraska engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Title 110 Neb. Admin. Code Ch. 1; ea.nebraska.gov/renew-your-license — licensees with last names A–K expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; L–Z expire December 31 of even-numbered years; renewals are valid for two years)

The continuing education Nebraska requires

Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Ethics — at least 1 hour
  • Technical / body-of-knowledge engineering CE — at least 29 hours
  • ethical issues of professional practice — at least 1 hour

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Nebraska sets engineers requirements by license class (Professional Engineer biennial CE (30 PDH / 2 yr), Professional Engineer). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov) requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Ethics, Technical / body-of-knowledge engineering CE, ethical issues of professional practice. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Nebraska engineers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Nebraska, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov)

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov)

Nebraska engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Nebraska engineers need?
Nebraska engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov).
Which license classes does the Nebraska engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Professional Engineer biennial CE (30 PDH / 2 yr), Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for Nebraska engineers continuing education?
Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects (ea.nebraska.gov) requires coverage of: Ethics (1 hour); Technical / body-of-knowledge engineering CE (29 hours); ethical issues of professional practice (1 hour).
Can Nebraska engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Nebraska requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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