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Nebraska Contractor Registration Information Listing of Registered Contractor and Subcontractors The Nebraska Contractor Registration Act requires contractors and subcontractors doing business in Nebraska to register with the Nebraska Department of Labor. Who is a Contractor? A contractor is any person who engages in the business of construction and includes subcontractors, general contractors, and any other person arranging for the performance of work on real property. What Qualifies as Construction? Construction means work on real property and annexations, including new work, additions, alterations, reconstruction, installations, and repairs on real property that may be performed at one or more different sites but does not include the construction of water wells or installation of septic systems. What is the Registration Fee? There is a $40.00 annual registration fee. Who is Exempt from the Registration Fee? A person who is self-employed (must be a sole-proprietorship) and does not pay more than three thousand dollars annually to employ others in the business. Affidavit for Fee Exemption Who is Exempt from Registering? A person who performs work or has work performed on the person's own property is not a contractor under this act. A person who earns less than five thousand dollars annually or who performs work or has work performed on his or her own property is not a contractor. Who is Required to Register? All contractors doing business in Nebraska must register with the Nebraska Department of Labor. Any contractor doing business under more than one name must obtain a separate registration number for each business name. How Does a Contractor Register? The Department of Labor has all the necessary information needed to register. For a copy of the application, click here or contact:
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