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Nebraska HVAC license renewal & CE

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Renewal rules by license

NDOL contractor registration

RenewalEvery 1 year. Renew online in your NDOL profile. Keep workers’ comp current or you’re removed from the registered list.Source: dol.nebraska.gov · as of
CE hours & topicsNo CE for NDOL registration. Local ACAD cards set their own CE.Source: dol.nebraska.gov · as of
Fees
  • Annual contractor registration (eff. Aug 1, 2026): $40
Source: dol.nebraska.gov · as of

Local ACAD licenses (example)

Omaha licenses Air Conditioning and Air Distribution (ACAD) masters and journeymen. Masters need a $10,000 bond and $300,000 liability. Cards run up to two years, expiring Dec 31 of odd years.

City of Omaha

Office: Planning / Permits — Mechanical licensing
Licenses journeymen?Yes
FeesACAD Master renewal (2-year): $160
ACAD Journeyman renewal (2-year): $120
Tech fee (master renew): $12.80
Tech fee (journeyman renew): $9.60
RenewalUp to 2 years. Expire Dec 31 of odd years. 8 CE hours for ACAD master/journeyman renewals. Stepped late penalties; retest after 730 days
CE8 hours · 8 continuing education hours noted on Omaha ACAD renewal rows.
NotesBond/insurance: Mechanical@cityofomaha.org. Permits: (402) 444-5350.
Still openExact Omaha ACAD exam experience-year rules in ordinance text
ContactCity of Omaha Mechanical Licensing · (402) 444-5350 · permit.info@cityofomaha.org (source)
Source: planning.omaha.gov · as of

Call the city/county building department for the job site.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

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    NDOL?

    Annual registration renewal online.

    Omaha ACAD?

    Up to 2 years (odd-year Dec 31); 8 CE hours; renew ~$160 master / $120 journey + tech fees.

    Not licensed yet? See How to get an HVAC license in Nebraska.

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