The Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act governs the practice of engineering and architecture in the state of Nebraska in order to safeguard life, health, property, and promote the public welfare through licensing and enforcement of state statutes. The E&A Act also ensures those who practice engineering and architecture are qualified through education, experience, and examination.
This handbook incorporates all current statutes and rules & regulations effective November 30, 2025. For the most current changes to the Act, please see below.
Below is the link to the E&A Regulation Act in its entirety:
The Nebraska Engineers and Architects Regulation Act Handbook
Chapter 1: General provisions, definitions.
Chapter 2: Requirements for licensure of a professional engineer by examination, experience, and education and reimbursement of educational debt.
Chapter 3: Requirements for licensure of an architect by examination, experience, and education and reimbursement of educational debt.
Chapter 4: Comity and temporary permits for professional engineers and architects.
Chapter 5: Code of practice, competence, conflicts of interest, professional conduct, and use of regulated titles.
Chapter 6: The use of the licensee seal.
Chapter 7: Requirements for organizational practice and criteria for issuing a Certificate of Authorization.
Chapter 8: Enforcement procedures and remediation process.
Chapter 9: Continuing education requirements, exemptions, and audits.
Chapter 10: Statutory exemptions to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act.
Board Rules Updated; Effective November 30, 2025
Governor Jim Pillen approved proposed changes to the Board’s rules (Title 110, Neb. Admin. Code). The changes were the subject of a public hearing the Board held on March 21, 2025. No comments opposing these changes were received.
These changes are summarized below.
Chapter 1 – General Provisions
Rule 1.1.17 was added to provide a definition of public works.
Rule 1.11.4.4 was modified to clarify language regarding affidavit attesting for those requesting emeritus status.
Rule 1.18.4 was modified to clarify language regarding the review and evaluation of disclosure statements.
Chapter 4 – Comity
Rule 4.1.2.4 was added stating that comity applicants who meet or exceed the criteria of a MLE or MLSE as designated by NCEES, but who hold only a degree accredited by the Engineering Technology Accrediting Commission of ABET, do not qualify for licensure in Nebraska under this section.
Rule 4.1.3 was renamed to “United States Jurisdictional Comity.”
Rule 4.1.3.1 was modified to clarify language regarding the licensure of an engineering applicant who holds a current and valid license issued by a licensing authority of another U.S. state or territory.
Rule 4.1.5 was added regarding Non-United States Jurisdictional Comity.
Chapter 5 – Code of Practice
Rule 5.3.3 was updated to state that licensees who have knowledge or reason to believe that any person or organization has violated any rules or laws applying to the practice of architecture or engineering shall report it to the board within 90 days of discovering a suspected violation, may report it to appropriate legal authorities, and shall cooperate with the board and those authorities as requested.
Chapter 6 – The Licensee Seal
Rule 6.1.5.1 was added to state when sealing large specifications involving the work of multiple licensees where it may be cumbersome to coordinate sealing the first and last page of each specification section, the licensee may affix their seal on separate sheets, placed at both the front and back of the specification, listing each section that the licensee prepared in accordance with the E&A Act.
Chapter 7 – Organizational Practice
Rule 7.3.9 was added to state that certificates of authorization are valid for two years from date of issuance and may be subsequently renewed for an additional two-year period.
Chapter 9 – Continuing Education
Rule 9.3.1 was modified to add American Institute of Architects-approved providers to the list of web-based offerings that may constitute all of the biennial education requirement.
Rule 9.3.6 was added to allow a maximum of 10 hours of continuing education hours in any calendar day.
Rule 9.5.1.1 to 9.5.1.3 was modified to clarify the recordkeeping requirements.
Rule 9.6.1.4 removed the language regarding the continuing education requirement for emeritus status individuals choosing to reinstate their license.
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