How to Reinstate an LLC in Nebraska
An administratively dissolved Nebraska LLC can be reinstated through the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division. $30 Application for Reinstatement plus each unfiled biennial report fee ($30 each on paper); for an LLC dissolved June 17, 2025, the Secretary of State's packet totals $60. Late reinstatement after more than 5 years costs $500 plus past biennial report fees and interest. Time limit: Standard reinstatement within 5 years of dissolution. Entities inactive on the state's records for more than 5 years may apply for late reinstatement.
How reinstatement works in Nebraska
Nebraska dissolves LLCs that miss the biennial report, and in the 2025 cycle it did so by operation of law on June 17, 2025, without a separate hearing. A dissolved domestic LLC can reinstate within 5 years by filing the overdue biennial report together with the Application and Declaration of Reinstatement and paying the combined fee. For an LLC dissolved in June 2025, the Secretary of State's packet shows $30 for the report plus $30 for reinstatement, $60 in total. Unlike the regular report, reinstatement cannot be filed online: it is mailed or delivered to the Secretary of State in Lincoln, and LLCs dissolved before June 17, 2025 must email the office to get a fee worksheet. An LLC dissolved for more than 5 years can still return through late reinstatement, but that application alone costs $500 plus past report fees and interest.
Steps to reinstate a Nebraska LLC
- File the completed biennial report for each unfiled period
- File the Application and Declaration of Reinstatement
- State that the grounds for dissolution did not exist or have been eliminated
- Confirm the name satisfies Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-108
- Pay the total fee shown on the reinstatement worksheet
- Form to use: Application and Declaration of Reinstatement, Domestic Limited Liability Company (Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-152).
- Not available online. Mail to Secretary of State, P.O. Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509-4608, or file in person at 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln. LLCs dissolved before June 17, 2025 should email sos.corp@nebraska.gov for their application and fee worksheet.
Processing: The Secretary of State notifies the LLC by mail once the application is processed, and the status then shows as Active in the Corporate and Business Search.
What reinstatement costs: a worked example
An LLC dissolved after missing 2 biennial reports:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Reinstatement fee | $30 |
| 2 missed Biennial Reports at $30 | $60 |
| Estimated state total | $90 |
$30 Application for Reinstatement plus each unfiled biennial report fee ($30 each on paper); for an LLC dissolved June 17, 2025, the Secretary of State's packet totals $60. Late reinstatement after more than 5 years costs $500 plus past biennial report fees and interest. Whether late penalties are charged again at reinstatement varies; the state calculates the exact total when you file. Taxes, interest and tax-clearance costs are extra where they apply.
What happens to the LLC and its name
- Your LLC name: The application must confirm that the LLC's name still satisfies Neb. Rev. Stat. 21-108; if the name is no longer available, it must be changed.
The most common cause is a missed Biennial Report. See the Nebraska Biennial Report guide for deadlines so it does not happen again.
Reinstatement in Nebraska and nearby states
| State | Reinstatement fee | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $30 | 5 years |
| South Dakota | $150 | Not published |
| Iowa | $5 | No time limit |
| Missouri | Varies | No time limit |
| Kansas | $35 | No time limit |
| Colorado | $100 | No time limit |
| Wyoming | $100 | 2 years |
Mistakes that slow down a Nebraska reinstatement
- Looking for an online reinstatement option, when Nebraska requires reinstatement by mail or in person.
- Sending only the reinstatement form without the overdue biennial report, which must be filed together.
- Letting more than 5 years pass, which turns a $30 reinstatement into a $500 late reinstatement.
Nebraska LLC reinstatement: questions
How much does it cost to reinstate a Nebraska LLC?
The Application for Reinstatement is $30, plus the fee for each unfiled biennial report. For an LLC dissolved on June 17, 2025, the Secretary of State's worksheet totals $60. If the LLC has been inactive on the state's records for more than 5 years, late reinstatement costs $500 plus past fees and interest.
Can I reinstate a Nebraska LLC online?
No. The Secretary of State states that online filing is not available for reinstatement. The application, overdue report and fee are mailed to P.O. Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509-4608, or delivered in person at 1201 N Street, Suite 120, Lincoln.
How will I know the reinstatement went through?
The Secretary of State mails a notice once the application is processed. After that, the LLC's status shows as Active in the state's Corporate and Business Search, and the LLC can order a Certificate of Good Standing if a bank or partner needs proof.
Related: Nebraska annual requirements · Starting an LLC in Nebraska · Reinstatement in every state
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Last reviewed October 30, 2026 against the sources listed above. Figures marked † could not be confirmed on an official page. General information, not legal or tax advice.