After a move to Nebraska, two deadlines matter most: you have 30 days to get a Nebraska driver’s license [1] and 30 days after arriving to title and register your vehicle [2]. Vehicles are handled by your county, not a state DMV office, and the process starts with a sheriff’s inspection [2]. Here’s the order to do things in, and what each step costs where we could confirm it.
At a glance
- Driver's license
- Within 30 days, if you have a valid out-of-state license [1]
- Title and registration
- Within 30 days of arriving, at your county office [2]
- Sheriff's inspection
- $10 [2]
- Title fee
- $10, or $17 with a lien [2]
- Minimum car insurance
- $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000, plus uninsured and underinsured motorist [3][4]
| Task | Deadline or rule | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's license | Within 30 days | A DMV driver licensing office |
| Sheriff's inspection | First step before titling | Your county's inspection station |
| Title and registration | Within 30 days of arriving | County treasurer's motor vehicle office |
| Car insurance | 25/50/25 liability plus 25/50 uninsured and underinsured motorist | Your insurer |
| Voter registration | Mail postmarked by the 3rd Friday before an election; in person by 6 p.m. the 2nd Friday | NEReg2Vote, the DMV or your county election office |
Your driver’s license
Any new resident with a valid license from another state has to get a Nebraska license within 30 days [1]. Bring [1][7]:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status, and identity, with your name and date of birth. If your name has changed, bring documents that link the names, such as a certified marriage record or court order.
- Two documents showing your Nebraska home address.
- Your Social Security number, which the DMV verifies with the Social Security Administration.
You’ll take a vision test when you surrender a valid out-of-state license, and staff decide whether you also need a drive test [1]. If you can’t surrender your old license, plan on taking both the written and drive tests [1].
REAL ID
A Nebraska license that’s REAL ID compliant has a white star in the upper right corner: bordered by a black circle on cards issued from March 2026, and by a gold circle on older cards [1].
Your vehicle
Nebraska titles and registers vehicles at the county level. Go to the motor vehicle office in the county where you live [2][8]. You have 30 days after arriving in Nebraska to get your Nebraska title and registration [2].
Step 1: The sheriff’s inspection
The first step is a sheriff’s inspection of the vehicle, which costs $10 [2]. Most county offices have an inspection station on site. In Douglas County (Omaha), the only one is at the Midtown Branch Office, 411 North 84th Street [2].
Step 2: Title
To title the vehicle, bring [2]:
- your out-of-state title (if a lender or leasing company holds it, the county office can start the request),
- a completed Application for Certificate of Title,
- your inspection certificate,
- your most recent registration from your old state, and
- proof of insurance, as an original document.
The title fee is $10, or $17 if a lien is noted [2].
Step 3: Registration
To register, bring your most recent registration certificate, proof of insurance (original or electronic), and a copy of the signed lease if the vehicle is leased [2]. Registration fees and taxes vary by vehicle; the county office or the DMV’s vehicle tax estimator can give you a figure ahead of time [2].
Car insurance
A Nebraska auto liability policy has to cover at least [3]:
- $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person in an accident,
- $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more people in an accident, and
- $25,000 for damage to other people’s property.
Policies for vehicles garaged in Nebraska also have to include uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident [4]. You can ask your insurer for higher limits [4].
Registering to vote
You can register to vote in Nebraska if you’re a U.S. citizen and a Nebraska resident who is 18, or 17 and turning 18 by the November general election day [5]. People with a felony conviction can register once their sentence, including probation or parole, is complete [5]. If you later move to another Nebraska county, you have to re-register [5].
Ways to register [5]:
- Online through NEReg2Vote, any time.
- At the DMV when you get your Nebraska license; the license application has a voter registration section [5][7].
- In person at your county election office, with no documents needed.
- By mail, using the printed application.
| How you register | Deadline |
|---|---|
| By mail | Postmarked on or before the 3rd Friday before the election |
| At the DMV | Completed by the 3rd Friday before the election |
| Delivered by a personal messenger or agent | Arrives by the 3rd Friday before the election |
| In person at the county election office | Before 6 p.m. on the 2nd Friday before the election |
If you register by mail for the first time in Nebraska, include a copy of a current photo ID, or a document dated within the last 60 days with your name and address, like a utility bill or bank statement [5].
Bring a photo ID to vote
Nebraska requires voters to show a photo ID with their name and photo when voting in person, and the ID can be expired [6]. A Nebraska driver’s license or state ID, a U.S. passport, military or tribal ID, or a Nebraska college or government ID all count [6]. If you forget it, you vote a provisional ballot, and you have until the Tuesday after the election to show your ID at the county election office so it counts [6]. If you don’t have an ID, the DMV issues a state ID free for voting purposes [6].
Sources
- Nebraska DMV, New Nebraska Resident Driver's Licensing
- Nebraska DMV, New to Nebraska (title and registration)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-310: Automobile liability policy, defined (Nebraska Legislature)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-6408: Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages (Nebraska Legislature)
- Nebraska Secretary of State, Registering to Vote
- Nebraska Secretary of State, About Nebraska's New Voter ID Law (fact sheet)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-484: Operator's license application (Nebraska Legislature)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-385: Registration application; situs (Nebraska Legislature)
- Nebraska DMV, Non-Resident Registration
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How long do I have to get a Nebraska driver's license after moving?
30 days. The Nebraska DMV says any new resident with a valid license from another state must get a Nebraska license within 30 days. Bring proof of citizenship or lawful status and identity, your Social Security number, and two documents showing your Nebraska address.
How long do I have to register my car in Nebraska after moving?
30 days after arriving in Nebraska. Vehicles are titled and registered at the county level, so you go to the county treasurer's motor vehicle office where you live. The first step is a sheriff's inspection, which costs $10.
What car insurance is required in Nebraska?
Liability of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage, plus uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage of at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident.
When do I need to register to vote in Nebraska?
By mail, your registration must be postmarked by the third Friday before the election. Registrations through the DMV must be done by the third Friday too. In person at your county election office, you have until 6 p.m. on the second Friday before the election. You can also register online through NEReg2Vote.