Driver's License, ID and Permits

Information regarding Nebraska Driver's Licenses, IDs, or permits.

Driver's License, ID & Permits

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Driver's License/ID Cards

Permits

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Commercial Driver's Licnese

Information regarding Nebraska Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs).

Commercial Driver's License

CDL License Expiring?

Obtaining a New CDL

CDL Renewals

CDL Renewals
Medical Certification
CDL Documentation Requirements

Permits & Endorsements

CDL Self Certification Chart
Information for School Bus Operators
Restricted CDL
Hazmat Endorsement
CDL Classes, Restrictments & Endorsements

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DUI Interlock Device

Information regarding Nebraska driving under the influcence (DUI) interlock devices.

DUI Interlock Device

Need an Interlock Device?

Steps to Secure your Ignition Interlock Permit

1. Verify your eligibility online or contact the Department of Motor Vehicles at 402-471-3985
2. Install an Interlock Device on your vehicle
3. Submit your paperwork and Certificate of Installation
4. Get your Ignition Interlock Permit Online or at a Driver Licensing Office

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Ignition Interlock Permit
What is an Ignition Interlock Device?
SR-22
Proof of Financial Responsibility
Approved Interlock Providers
Renew or Replace your Ignition Interlock Permit
Driver Training
Ignition Interlock Incident Report Form
Ignition Interlock Information and Disclaimer Form

Points, Suspensions, and Reinstatements

Information regarding suspensions, reinstatements, and points on Nebraska driver's licenses or permits.

Points, Suspensions, & Reinstatements

Need to Reinstate your License?

Suspensions

Accident Suspensions

Revocations

Disqualifications

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Vehicle Title and Registration

Information regarding vehicle titles and registration in Nebraska.

Vehicle Title & Registration

Renew your Registration Online

Motor Vehicle Registration

Motor Vehicle Registration General Info
Registration Fees and Taxes
Motorboats
Federal Heavy Use Tax
Refunds and Credits
Non-Resident
Snowmobile
Storage and Non-Use
Vehicles Exempt from Registration
Towing Trailers
Insurance Requirements

Motor Vehicle Titles

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License Plates

Information regarding Nebraska license plates.

License Plates

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Specialty Plates

Organizational Plates

Special Use Plates/Permits

Additional Resources

2023-2029 Nebraska License Plates
2017-2023 Nebraska License Plates
History of Nebraska License Plates

Driver and Vehicle Records

Information regarding Nebraska driver and vehicle records.

Driver & Vehicle Records

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Driver Records

What’s on a Driving Record
Obtaining a Driving Record
Clearance Letters
Application for Copy of a Driving Record
Application for Copy of Multiple Driving Records

Vehicle Records

What's on a Vehicle Record
Obtaining a Vehicle Record
Application for Copy of a Vehicle Record
Application for Copy of Multiple Vehicle Records
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System

Miscellaneous

Driver Record Retention Schedule
Data Request Guidelines
Bulk Record Searches
Exempted Uses Permitted Under the Uniform Motor Vehicle Disclosure Act
Become a Nebraska.gov Subscriber

New to Nebraska

Driving and/or vehicle recourses for those who have recently moved to Nebraska.

New to Nebraska

Registering a Vehicle?

Licensing and ID Cards

Motor Vehicle Titles & Registrations

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Motor Carriers/Trucking

Nebraska Motor Carrier/Commercial Trucking resources.

Motor Carriers/Trucking

Motor Carriers/Trucking Online Services

International Registration Plan (IRP)

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

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Driver Safety and Training

Nebraska driver safety and training resources.

Driver Safety & Training

Driver Safety Waivers and Certificates of Completion

Driver Safety - Teen Drivers

Driver Training Schools

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CDL Third Party

Nebraska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) third party testing resources.

CDL Third Party

CDL Skill Testing & Appointment System

Test Resources

Study Guides

Tractor-Trailer Pre-Trip

Vehicle Title and Registration

Nebraska vehicle title and registration resources.

Vehicle Title & Registration

Title/Lien Registration Records

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Motor Vehicle Registration

General Information
Registration Fees and Taxes
Motorboats
Federal Heavy Use Tax
Refunds and Credits
Non-Resident
Snowmobile
Storage and Non-Use
Vehicles Exempt from Registration
Towing Trailers
Insurance Requirements
Nebraska Motor Vehicle Registration Totals

Motor Vehicle Titles

More Title Info

Electronic Lien and Title

Nebraska electronic lien and title (ELT) resources.

Electronic Lien & Title

Need the Status of a Lien or Title?

Liens

Nebraska Electronic Lender Guide

Forms

Provider Application
Lender Application
Electronic Lien & Title Non-Participating Lender Lien Release
Electronic Lien & Title Non-Participating Lender Request for Paper Title
Electronic Lien and Title Name Change, Addition, Removal Request

Miscellaneous

Driver and Vehicle Records

Nebraska driver and vehicle record resources.

Driver & Vehicle Records

Need a Nebraska Driver Record?

Driver Records

What’s on a Driving Record
Obtaining a Driving Record
Driver Record Retention Schedule
Clearance Letters
Application for Copy of a Driving Record
Application for Copy of Multiple Driving Records

Vehicle Records

What's on a Vehicle Record
Obtaining a Vehicle Record
Application for Copy of a Vehicle Record
Application for Copy of Multiple Vehicle Records
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System

Miscellaneous

Letter of Verification
Bulk Record Searches
Exempted Uses Permitted Under the Uniform Motor Vehicle Disclosure Act
Number of Nebraska Licensed Drivers
Become a Nebraska.gov Subscriber

Ignition Interlock Device Providers

Nebraska ignition interlock device provider resources.

Ignition Interlock Device Providers

Need an Interlock Device?

Resources

Approved Interlock Providers
Ignition Interlock Incident Report Form
Billing Invoice for Interlock Providers
Become an Ignition Interlock Provider in Nebraska

For Additional Information Contact

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
301 Centennial Mall South
PO Box 94877
Lincoln, NE 68509-4877
Phone: 402-471-3985

County Treasurers and Dealers

Resources for Nebraska county treasurers and vehicle dealerships.

County Treasurers, Dealers and Insurance Providers

Registering a Vehicle?

Need the Status of a Lien or Title?

Manuals

Title Manual
Registration Manual

Title Cancellation

Plate Type Codes

NLETS 2023 Series Specialty Plate Type Codes

NLETS 2017 Series Specialty Plate Type Codes

Forms

Insurance Company Affidavit for Affirmation of Ownership of a Salvage Vehicle
Purchasers Affidavit
Specialty Plate Relinquishment
Inspection Exemption Certification
Statement of VIN Clarification to Original Form 2290 Schedule 1

Additional Resources

Driver License OTC
Self Insurance List
Insurance Company Search

NE MV Industry Licensing Board
Vehicle Tax Estimator
Dealer Automated Services
2021 Odometer Changes
Digital Signatures for Title Documents

Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP)

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The Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) allows an individual to operate a motor vehicle unsupervised in Nebraska from 6 a.m. to 12 midnight. Individual may only drive unsupervised between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. if they are driving to or from home to work or a school activity. Individual may drive anytime if they are accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed driver who is at least 21.

During the first six months of the POP, the holder can only operate a motor vehicle with no more than one passenger who is not an immediate family member and who is under nineteen years of age. All persons being transported in a motor vehicle operated by a holder of a POP are required to ride secured in an occupant protection system.

Scared to let your teen start driving?

Minimum Age

16. You may apply 60 days before your 16th birthday, however the permit will not be issued until on or after your 16th birthday.

Requirements

Prior to making application for a POP, individual must

1. Have held a School Learner’s Permit (LPE), School Permit (SCP) or Learner’s Permit (LPD) for at least six months and not accumulated three or more points on their driving record during the six month period immediately preceding the POP application date; and
2. Successfully complete a Department of Motor Vehicles approved Nebraska driver safety course, or
3. Complete a 50 hour certification form signed by a parent, guardian or licensed driver who is at least 21. The certification form must indicate that at least 10 hours of motor vehicle operation was between sunset and sunrise.

When applying for your School Permit you must bring the following documentation to the DMV:

1. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Status, containing Name and Date of Birth, and Identity.
2. Principal Address in Nebraska (at least two documents are required).
3. Applicants must disclose their valid social security number which can be verified through the Social Security Administration or show proof of exemption from the requirement by presenting a valid, unexpired Record of Arrival and Departure in a valid foreign passport (I-94 or I-94A).

• See a full list of Document Verification Requirements acceptable items.

Testing

1. The written and drive test will be waived if the applicant has completed a DMV approved driver safety course. Schools transmit all course completion results electronically to the DMV. Individuals, who had a learner’s permit when taking the course, OR who were previously issued a school permit and meet all eligibility requirements may go online to obtain their POP. They can also visit any driver licensing office to do so.
2. Individuals presenting a 50 hour certification form: vision and drive tests required, written test will be waived if individual has been issued a learner’s permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year.
3. Individuals applying for a motorcycle endorsement or Class M POP with approved motorcycle safety course completion card: vision test.
4. Individuals applying for a motorcycle endorsement without approved motorcycle safety course completion card: vision, motorcycle written and motorcycle drive tests. Written test will be waived if individual has been issued a school permit (SCP) or learner’s permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year. SCP or LPD must be class M or Class O with motorcycle endorsement on it. No 50 hour certification form will be required.
5. Individuals applying for a Class M POP without approved motorcycle safety course completion card: vision, motorcycle written and motor - cycle drive tests. Written test will be waived if individual has been issued a school permit (SCP) or learner’s permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year.

Expiration

When will I be eligible for a Standard Operator's License (Class O)?

• Individuals under the age of 18 years old who have held a POP for at least 12 months and who have not accumulated three or more points on their driving records during the previous 12 month period are eligible for an operator’s license. Go online to obtain your standard Class O license or visit a driver licensing office .
• Individuals between 18-21 years of age who have a POP are eligible for an operator's license. Go online to obtain your standard Class O license or visit a driver licensing office .
• Any individual under the age of 21 years old who holds a POP or operator's license and who accumulates within any 12 month period a total of six or more points on their driving record will be required to attend and successfully complete a driver improvement course. This course will consist of at least eight hours of instruction. If an individual fails to complete the course within three months after notification by the Department, their POP or operator's license will be suspended. The Nebraska Safety Center shall offer a DMV approved driver safety course at least once each year in any county where no approved course is offered.