Lead Based Paint Credentials

1. Complete EPA approved initial training for discipline which you are applying for. Lead training is valid for three years. 
2. Complete a Nebraska 3rd Party Certification Examination. Please call (402) 471-0386.
3. Have been examined by a physician within the past year and declared to be physically capable of working while wearing a respirator. (Applies to both worker and supervisor.) Must have an original signature from the physician (MD or DO).
4. Submit two identical photos. Passport-sized (2" x 2"), head/shoulders taking up majority of area, taken within the past six months.

Initial Application for Lead Occupation Certification

Fee Information

• Fee Schedule​ Title 172 NAC 2
  
• Fee waiver information 
  

To renew a license, submit the following: 

• Renewal notice
• Renewal fee
• Documentation of completing a Department-approved lead refresher training course
• Documentation of being examined by a physician and declared to be physically capable of working while wearing a respirator (applies to both workers and supervisors). Must have an original signature from the physician (MD or DO).

A renewal notice will be mailed by the Department to your last known address at least 30 days prior to the expiration of your license. Note: The Licensure Unit no longer mails wallet-size license cards. Please use the License Lookup website to view your license status and to view or print a license any time at no charge.

An individual, once licensed, must successfully complete an approved review course in order to renew his or her license, and must furnish proof of completion of such course during renewal.

For information on approved courses, contact DHHS.HealthHazardIndoorAir@nebraska.gov by e-mail or call (402) 471-0386.  

Reinstatement

An application for reinstatement to practice a lead occupation is required if your license has been revoked, expired, placed on inactive status, lapsed or voluntarily surrendered without disciplinary action.