Contractor Registration

Registration is by calendar year (January through December) with renewal required each January. Contractors who register in December will automatically receive registration through December of the following year.

The Nebraska Contractor Registration Act requires contractors and subcontractors doing business in Nebraska to register with the Nebraska Department of Labor. Contractors registering with the City of Blair must provide proof of current Nebraska Dept. of Labor registration. Dept. of Labor website.

General Contractors must ensure that "City of Blair" is listed as the Certificate Holder on the required Certificate of Liability. Contractors providing Permit Bonds should ensure that they are be made in favor of "City of Blair" (the obligee).

Contractor Registration Form

Journeyman / Apprentice Registration Form

Contractor Registration Requirements

Type of Registration / License	Fee	Permit Bond	Requirements
General Contractor	$60	n/a	Submit a Certificate of Liability with "City of Blair" as the Certificate Holder, with minimal coverage of $300,000 Each Occurrence / $1,000,000 Aggregate and a copy of current Nebraska Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration.
Electrical Contractor	$60	$5,000	Submit a copy of current State Electrical Card and a copy of current Nebraska Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration.
Plumbing Contractor	$60	$5,000	Proof of five (5) years experience working under a Master, minimum 70% score attained on City administered test, and approval by Blair Licensing Board.* Submit a copy of current Nebraska Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration.
Mechanical Contractor	$60	$5,000	Proof of five (5) years experience working under a Master, minimum 70% score attained on City administered test, and approval by Blair Licensing Board.* Submit a copy of current Nebraska Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration.
Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Journeyman or Apprentice	$25	n/a	Master must already be licensed with the City of Blair. Electrical Journeyman or Apprentice must submit a copy of current State Electrical Card.
Water Service Line Installer	$60	$5,000	Proof of three (3) years experience working under a Master, minimum 70% score attained on City administered test, and approval by Blair Licensing Board.* Submit a copy of current Nebraska Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration.
Drain Layer	$60	$5,000	Proof of three (3) years experience working under a Master, minimum 70% score attained on City administered test, and approval by Blair Licensing Board.* Submit a copy of current Nebraska Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration.
Tree Trimmer	$60	$5,000
Gas Line Installer	$25	n/a
Fire / Security System Installer	$25	n/a	Submit a copy of your current State Electrical Card and a copy of current Nebraska Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration.