How do I get an appointment at the Nebraska DMV? If you are a new resident of Nebraska, you may need to consider some of the processes and paperwork necessary to keep your vehicle’s documents in order, as well as the driver’s own.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the office in charge of processing all driver’s license, vehicle and related paperwork in the state of Nebraska.
You can schedule a DMV Nebraska appointment online, over the phone or in person at an office near you.
Request an appointment at DMV Nebraska
- Log in from the Nebraska DMV at https://dmv.nebraska.gov/.
- Choose personal or business online driver license, vehicle and motor carrier services.
- You can schedule an appointment, exam, renew your license, ID card, request a duplicate, make changes or payments.
- However, you can also check hours of operation and access phone numbers.
- Some Nebraska DMV offices will be able to assist you in person, others from telephone services.
At DMV Nebraska, an appointment-only reservation system has been implemented for certain required in-person transactions that cannot be completed online, by phone or by mail.
Best times to address the Nebraska DMV
Here are some tips on the best times to visit the Nebraska DMV.
- Afternoons tend to be busier than mornings
- The middle of the week tends to have shorter waits than Mondays and Fridays
- The Nebraska DMV office starts the lunch break around noon, which leaves fewer employees. Try to avoid the lunch hour if possible.
- Make sure you have enough time to finish your paperwork, especially if you are obtaining a permit or taking a road test.
What to do at DMV Nebraska
DMV Nebraska is adding more and more online services so you can get things done without having to visit a physical office for an appointment. You can renew your vehicle registration, replace your license and more online.
Here are some of the services you will be able to perform at DMV Nebraska online appointments.
Driver’s license
- New/Renew/Replace Driver’s License – Card Payment
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Renewal/Replace – Card Payment
- Change your address – Pay by card
- State ID Card Renewal/Replace – Card payment
- Verify Driver’s License Status – Free of Charge
- Teen Driver’s License Application – Card Payment
- Print/reprint your 30-day temporary document (up to 30 days after date of issuance) – No fee
- Take a Class O (automobile)road test – No charge
- Take a Commercial Driver Practice Test – No charge
- Download the Practice Driver Exam for Class O (Car)application for Iphone
- Pay a traffic ticket – Card payment
- Make an appointment for a Class O driving test – Card payment
Vehicles
- Renewal of license plates/Motor vehicle/Boat registration – Card payment
- Special plates – Pay by card
- Calculate Vehicle Taxes – Free of charge
- Disabled Permits – Free of charge
- Handicapped parking permits (medical professionals only)
- Vehicle Title Check – Free of charge
- Title/Lien Registration Records – Register with DMV Nebraska
- Special License Plate Status Check – Free of charge
- Report the sale or transfer of your vehicle – No charge
Carriers
- 72-hour fuel/prorated (trip) permits – Pay by card
- Premium Motor Carrier Services
- IFTA Services – Card payment
- IRP Services – Card Payment
- Vehicle overload permits (user configuration required)
- Unified Carrier Registration System (UCR) – Card Payment
- Get started with Motor Carrier Services – No Cost
Driver registration
- Purchase a driving record – Card payment
- Certified Driver Record Search – Log in or register at DMV Nebraska
- Driver Record Search – Log in or subscribe to DMV Nebraska
- Driver record management system
What to Bring to Your Nebraska DMV Appointment
If you are applying for a driver’s license or a travel ID (a REAL ID-compliant license or ID) in Nebraska, you will need to bring some documents with you to your Nebraska DMV appointment.
If you have all of your documents with you, your visit will go faster and smoother. Documents include:
- Proof of identity, such as a passport or birth certificate
- Proof of social security number, such as a social security card or W-2 form
- Two documents proving Nebraska residency, such as a utility bill or lease agreement
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will need to present your license and non-U.S. identification when scheduling an appointment