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Renewal Information

All Nebraska geologist licenses expire on December 31st each year. Renewals are due no later than December 31st in order to avoid late fees. Notices are sent out by the board office by October 1st.

Please note:

• If your renewal is not received by December 31st, a late fee of $7.50 per month is added to your renewal fee.
• If your license was issued after the renewal notices were mailed out, you will need to renew by mail. A renewal form was included in your licensing packet.
• This is the only time durin gthe year you may choose to select Emeritus status. By selecting Emeritus, you will no longer be authorized to practice geology in Nebraska after December 31st.
• If your license has expired for more than one year, you will be required to submit a new application with the appropriate application fee to have your license reinstated. You will be required to meet the current licensing requirements effective at that time.

Online Renewal

Starting with the 2013 renewal period, you will be able to renew online using your Visa, MasterCard or Discover card. To do so, follow these simple steps:

• Go to www.officialpayments.com
• Select "State Payments"
• Select "Nebraska" in the state or territory box
• Select "Nebraska Board of Geologists" in the payment entity box
• Select "Llicense Renewal" to renew your license or "Emeritus Status" to choose Emeritus status in the payment type box.
• Click on "Make a Payment" to continue

Follow the on screen instructions to finish your payment. You will be asked to enter your license number and given the opportunity to update your contact information if necessary.

If the message, "Sorry, a payment cannot be made at this time," appears, an online renewal payment has already been made against your license and you will not be able to proceed. Please contact the Board office to confirm receipt of payment.

You will receive an email confirming your payment was processed. The Board will receive a record of your payment on the next business day and will mail out your new pocket card.

 

Renew by Mail

You may still renew by mail by contacting the Board office for a paper renewal form. Once received, simply complete and return with the appropriate fee.