Weights and Measures Information – Nebraska

Introduction

This article provides information for using and maintaining an NTEP-certified scale for commercial applications in the state of Nebraska, including registration, installation, calibration, inspection and maintenance requirements.

For the most current requirements, contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Weights and Measures Program.

Weights and Measures Information

Phone: (402) 471-3422

Email: agr.wam@nebraska.gov

Website: Nebraska Weights and Measures

Registration

Nebraska follows the requirements of NIST Handbook 44, along with applicable state laws and regulations.

Businesses using commercial scales must obtain an establishment permit from NDA and meet the state’s applicable device registration and annual renewal requirements.

Commercial scales must have a valid NTEP Certificate of Conformance and meet applicable requirements of NIST Handbook 44.

Calibration

A Nebraska-registered service company is required to install and calibrate the scale before it is used commercially.

The registered service company must complete and submit a Placed in Service Report (PISR) to NDA within 24 hours of placing the scale into service.

Once placed into service, the scale is subject to official inspection and approval by NDA.

Maintenance

Have the scale regularly serviced and calibrated to maintain accuracy.

Commercial scales are subject to inspection and testing by NDA to verify accuracy and compliance.

Scales that fail inspection may be removed from service until corrected and may be subject to enforcement action.

Scale Servicers

Related Materials

NIST Handbook 44 (2025 Edition)

NTEP Certification Search

mG-S Certificate of Conformance

mG-T Certificate of Conformance

Nebraska Weights and Measures Program

Nebraska Single CC Scale In Service Report

Nebraska Weights and Measures Laws and Regulations