Nebraska

Contractor Registration Bond in Nebraska

Requirements, filing process, and what you should expect to pay, without the broker pitch.

What this bond requires in Nebraska

Under the Contractor Registration Act, every contractor (in-state or out-of-state) performing construction in Nebraska must register with the Department of Labor before starting work; the only fee is a $25 annual registration fee, and contractors with employees must provide a Workers Compensation Certificate of Insurance. Failure to register is subject to civil penalties up to $500 for a first violation and up to $5,000 for subsequent violations. Nonresident contractors are additionally subject to Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2705, which requires registration with the Department of Revenue and a sales/use-tax surety bond sized to the project. Some local political subdivisions impose their own contractor license bond requirements.

Who requires it

The contractor registration bond is required by the Nebraska Department of Labor - Contractor Registration; Nebraska Department of Revenue (nonresident contractor bond) under Contractor Registration Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§48-2101 through 48-2117; nonresident contractor bond, Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2705.

How to file in Nebraska

Register online at dol.nebraska.gov/conreg, paying the $25 annual fee and uploading the Workers Compensation ACORD 25 (or affidavit of no employees). Out-of-state contractors additionally complete Form 20 with the Nebraska Department of Revenue and post the §77-2705 surety bond before beginning work. Renewals are filed annually through the same online portal; the registration is suspended automatically if workers comp coverage lapses.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is a contractor registration bond required in Nebraska?

No surety bond is required for the Nebraska Department of Labor Contractor Registration itself. Nonresident contractors must separately register with the Nebraska Department of Revenue under Neb. Rev. Stat. §77-2705 and post a bond sized to anticipated Nebraska tax liability (commonly 10% of contract price up to $100,000, or 15% above $100,000; contracts of $10,000 or less are exempt).

How much is the bond in Nebraska?

Nebraska does not publish a single flat amount. See the state-specific notes for how it is determined.

Who requires the bond?

The bond is required by the Nebraska Department of Labor - Contractor Registration; Nebraska Department of Revenue (nonresident contractor bond).

How is the bond filed?

Register online at dol.nebraska.gov/conreg, paying the $25 annual fee and uploading the Workers Compensation ACORD 25 (or affidavit of no employees). Out-of-state contractors additionally complete Form 20 with the Nebraska Department of Revenue and post the §77-2705 surety bond before beginning work. Renewals are filed annually through the same online portal; the registration is suspended automatically if workers comp coverage lapses.

What does the bond cover?

Surety bonds protect the obligee, not the principal. If you fail to meet the obligation the bond guarantees, the surety pays the claim and recovers from you.

Is a surety bond the same as insurance?

No. Insurance protects you. A surety bond protects whoever required the bond. You repay the surety for any claim they pay.

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