How to get a real estate license in Nebraska
The official path to a Nebraska salesperson license in 4 steps, with fees and rules taken from the state regulator.
Take the pre-licensing course
96 hours from a state-approved school.
90 h + 6 h Professional Practice Standards; read in full via fetch proxy (box blocked)
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026Pass the state exam
Administered by Pearson VUE. Exam fee: $150.
Verified from official source · Exam vendor candidate bulletin · Oct 16, 2026Apply for your license
License / application fee: $265. Fingerprint / background: Fingerprint criminal background check required; fee not stated here. Deadline: Not published
$175 application + $90 salesperson original license (current year); fee schedule updated Jan 2026
Verified from official source · Oct 16, 2026After you're licensed
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Other rules
- E&O insurance required
- Yes — before an active license is issued
- Reciprocity
- Licensed in home jurisdiction may be issued an equivalent NE license (license recognition)
- Official pass rate
- Not published
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Recent rule changes
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