Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

(1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-83171) pertaining to the NIC Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan,

(2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-196412, 333-159548 and 333-136016) pertaining to the NIC Inc. 2014 Amended and Restated Stock Compensation Plan (f/k/a the NIC Inc. 2006 Amended and Restated Stock Option and Incentive Plan),

of our reports dated February 22, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of NIC Inc. and Subsidiaries, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of NIC Inc. and Subsidiaries, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of NIC Inc. and Subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2017.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Kansas City, Missouri

February 22, 2018