EMT licenses expire March 31 of even-numbered years.
Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.
| State EMS office | Nebraska DHHS, Office of Emergency Health Systems |
|---|---|
| Cycle | every 2 years, March 31 of even years |
| Continuing education | 20 hours meeting the national continued competency (NCCP) standard, or be Nationally Registered at your level |
| National Registry | One way to renew |
If it lapses: A missed deadline means the license has expired and you can't practice until it is reinstated. A reinstatement application costs $35. Practicing while expired brings a $10 per day penalty, up to $1,000.
From DHHS EMS Licensing, DHHS License Renewals (expired license rules), checked November 10, 2026. The state: "continued competency requirements or be Nationally Registered at the license level you are renewing."
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EMT licenses expire March 31 of even-numbered years.
20 hours meeting the national continued competency (NCCP) standard, or be Nationally Registered at your level.
No, but a current National Registry certification is one way to meet Nebraska's renewal requirement.
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