Nebraska lesson 3 of 6
File the Certificate of Organization
The document that creates a Nebraska LLC is the Certificate of Organization. Filing online through the Secretary of State's eDelivery system costs $100, while filing on paper costs $110.
What the filing asks for
The Certificate of Organization covers the LLC's name, its designated office and registered agent, and whether it will be member-managed or manager-managed. A general purpose statement is normally sufficient.
- Members and managers are not required to be listed individually on the Certificate
- The organizer filing the document does not need to be an owner of the LLC
- Nebraska charges a flat fee under Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-192 regardless of the number of members
Fee and filing route
Filing online through the Secretary of State's eDelivery system costs $100. Filing on paper, mailed to Lincoln, costs $110. Check the Secretary of State's site for current processing times, since online filings are typically processed faster than mailed paper filings.
After approval
Keep your confirmation and entity identification number, since the Department of Revenue and your bank will both reference it. Immediately after approval, move to the publication requirement covered in the next lesson, since it runs on a statutory clock that starts once the LLC is formed.
Key takeaways
- Filing online costs $100; filing on paper costs $110.
- Members and managers do not need to be listed on the Certificate.
- Move directly to the publication requirement once the Certificate is approved.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to live in Nebraska to form a Nebraska LLC?
No. There is no residency requirement for members or managers. Only the registered agent must have a physical Nebraska street address.
Is an operating agreement required in Nebraska?
It is not filed with the Secretary of State, but it is the internal document that governs ownership, voting and distributions, and banks commonly ask to see one.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team