State of Nebraska DMV Drivers License Office

Office is open to the public
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

*Please arrive 30 minutes before closing

STATE OFFICES CLOSE ON THE LAST FRIDAY IN APRIL FOR

ARBOR DAY AND NO DRIVER'S LICENSE OR STATE ID TRANSACTIONS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED

Nebraska Drivers Examination, All Renewals, Name Changes, Address Changes, and Testing
(402) 595-1834                

All transactions must be done with the State of Nebraska drivers license examiners between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday-Friday.  State examiners are not available on holidays and Arbor Day, the last Friday in April. 

Check the wait time before you arrive: TAKE A NUMBER-RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN LINE LOBBY MANAGEMENT SERVICE  on the left side of the page.  If the wait is less than 30 minutes no number is issued. 

RENEW YOUR LICENSE ONLINE:  RENEW OR OBTAIN A DUPE ONLINE  

Many driver's license or State IDs can be renewed online.  Many duplicates can be processed online.  The main exceptions are those who have not updated their current address, CDLs (commercial), those under 21 years of age and those 72 or older.

Click on the following link to see substantial new security initiative changes to driver's license.  In particular you will need TWO PROOFS OF PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, I.E. proofs of your address.  Acceptable proofs are at the second link below. The two proof's of address are required for all transactions involving driver's licenses and state ID's.  There are no exceptions.

IMPORTANT DRIVER LICENSE CHANGES JULY 20, 2009 CLICK LINK FOR CHANGES:

DMV approved documents effective JULY 20, 2009   CLICK LINK FOR DOCUMENTS:

If a person is under 21 years of age and does not have approved address verification documents, they may provide two of the parents address verification documents.   The address on the documents must agree with where the child actually lives and with the address on the license.  

Taxpayers may take care of any drivers' license/state ID transaction in any county in the State of Nebraska. You NO longer have to return to your county of residence. Some of the smaller counties only have State of Nebraska Examiners available on specific days and you must see a drivers examiner.  Sarpy, Lancaster, and Douglas counties all have examiners available Monday through Friday 8-4. Click to see the hours of the location nearest you:  State examiner hours and locations

Payment options:  We are able to accept cash or check.  No form of plastic is accepted. Fees vary greatly based on the type of license. Regular IDs and driver's licenses cost $26.50, CDL's are $57.50, non commercial duplicates are $13.50 and non commercial name or address changes are $13.50.  For a more specific breakdown visit the state web site at License, Permit, and State ID Card Costs  

RENEWING YOUR LICENSE:

Online Renewals or Duplicates:  You may be able to renew your license or obtain a duplicate online. The key factor is that nothing can be changed and you don't have a commercial license.  It will be sent to the address of record and will NOT be forwarded if the address has changed.  Please proceed to this link if you would like to try it online:  ONLINE DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL/DUPLICATE 

Make sure and bring two proofs of your address whenever you come to conduct drivers license or state ID business!

You may renew your expiring Nebraska license within 90 days (not three months) prior to the expiration date. For renewals, it is recommended that you be here by 3:30 PM at the latest. If you are approaching your 21st birthday, you may complete the paperwork for renewing your license within 60 days of your birthday, however, you can not have the actual permanent license mailed to you until 10 days prior to your birthday. You can receive your temporary paper license early but it will not be effective until 10 days prior to your birthday.

The heaviest congestion in the offices is usually the periods immediately after release from school and Fridays in particular. If it is convenient for you, first thing in the morning or early morning is the least congested. 

New Nebraska Resident:

If you are new to the state of Nebraska you should get a new Nebraska license within 30 days.  Normally, you will not have to take a test but that determination will be made by the state examiners.

Address changes:

If you move to a new address, you should update your Nebraska license within 60 days. Please bring two proofs of your new address or else we cannot change your address and see the State of Nebraska examiners. Approved proofs of address

Name changes: 

In order to change a name on a driver's license you need to provide a certified copy of the document changing changing the name.  This would be a certified marriage license, signed and dated divorce decree, or signed and dated court order.  Certifiied divorce decree or court order must state that your name has changed.  You must also bring two proofs of your address, whether it has changed or not, and see the State of Nebraska examiners. DMV approved proofs of address

Military Renewal:  Connect to Nebraska DMV

Out-of-State Renewal:

Nebraska licensed drivers that are out of the state during their renewal period contact State of Nebraska DMV

Out-of-State Duplicate Driver's License or State ID:  Contact Nebraska DMV

Additional Information:

(e.g., fees, exam stations locations, Proof of Identification requirements, etc.) may be obtained from the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.

For information on obtaining vital records such as a birth certificate or death certificate in another state select the following link: 

N C H S - Where to Write home page

All driver's license and state ID transactions are conducted by the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle Examiners.  The only function of the county is the issuance of a temporary license and collection of the appropriate fees and maintaining this web page.  We are open until 4:45 so if you complete your evaluation by the state examiners we are open to process your temporary license.