UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 __________ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 3, 2005 ----------- NIC INC. -------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Colorado 000-26621 52-2077581 -------- --------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.) 10540 South Ridgeview Road Olathe, Kansas 66061 -------------------- (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (877) 234-3468 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On May 3, 2005, NIC Inc. issued a press release announcing first quarter 2005 earnings information. A copy of the press release is furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission with this report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99. ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On May 3, 2005, NIC Inc. issued a press release announcing first quarter 2005 earnings information. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99. NIC will host a conference call, which will also be available by webcast, to discuss the first quarter 2005 earnings information at 9:00 a.m., EDT, on May 3, 2005. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99 - Press release issued by NIC Inc. dated May 3, 2005, announcing first quarter 2005 earnings information, furnished solely for purposes of incorporation by reference to Items 2.02 and 7.01 herein. 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. NIC Inc. Date: May 3, 2005 By: /s/ Stephen M. Kovzan --------------------- Stephen M. Kovzan Vice President, Financial Operations Chief Accounting Officer 3