Nebraska driver license guide

Minimum age for a learner's permit (LPD)

15. You can apply up to 60 days early, but the permit is issued on or after your 15th birthday.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

School learner's permit (LPE)

From age 14, for teens who qualify for a school permit (living or attending school outside a city of 5,000+); valid 6 months.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Learner's permit fee

$13.00 total ($8.00 fee plus $5.00 security fee).Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Learner's permit validity

One year from the date it is issued.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Driving on a learner's permit

Only with a licensed driver at least 21 sitting in the seat beside you.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Tests for a learner's permit

Vision and written tests are required (the written test is waived if you hold a valid or recently expired LPE, SCP or LPD).Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Documents for a first permit or license

Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status with name and date of birth, two documents showing your Nebraska address, and your Social Security number (or I-94 exemption).Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Proof of address

Two documents with your first and last name and current address, from two separate sources; P.O. boxes are not accepted.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Proof of citizenship

New applicants show proof of citizenship once; it is not required again on later visits.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Retaking a failed test

A failed test cannot be retaken on the same day.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

After three failed drive tests

You must finish a DMV-approved driver training course or hold an LPD for at least 90 days before reapplying.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Appointments

Appointments can be scheduled online for the Bellevue, Lincoln and Omaha offices, which also fills in your data form electronically.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

School permit (SCP)

Ages 14 years 2 months to 16 years 3 months, for teens living or attending school outside a city of 5,000+; allows solo driving to and from school.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Holding period before a provisional permit

At least 6 months on an LPE, SCP or LPD, with fewer than 3 points in that time.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Supervised driving hours

Either complete a DMV-approved driver safety course or submit a 50-hour certification form (10 hours between sunset and sunrise) signed by a parent, guardian or licensed driver 21+.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) age

16; you can apply 60 days early.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

POP restrictions

Unsupervised driving 6 a.m. to midnight (midnight-6 a.m. only for work or school activities, or with a parent/guardian/licensed driver 21+); first 6 months, at most one non-family passenger under 19.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

POP passenger limit

During the first 6 months, no more than one passenger under 19 who is not an immediate family member.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

POP testing

Written and drive tests are waived after a DMV-approved driver safety course; with the 50-hour form you take the vision and drive tests.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

POP fee

$20.00 total ($15.00 plus $5.00 security fee).Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Full Class O license

Minimum age 17; under-18s need 12 months on a POP with fewer than 3 points in the past 12 months.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Class O license fee

$29.00 for 5 years ($24.00 plus $5.00 security fee); shorter terms cost less.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

License term

Licenses issued at 21 or older expire on your birthday in the fifth year; licenses issued under 21 expire on the 21st birthday.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

When you can renew

Up to 90 days before your birthday if 21 or older; 60 days before your 21st birthday if under 21.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Online renewal

Possible for Class O for up to two consecutive renewal periods if the license expires before your 72nd birthday and your name and appearance have not changed.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Renewal fee

Same Class O fee table: $29.00 for a 5-year license including the $5.00 security fee.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Renewal notice

DMV mails a renewal postcard 30 days before expiration; you can sign up for eNotice instead.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

REAL ID indicator

Nebraska's REAL ID marker is a star in the upper right corner; cards issued from March 2026 show a white star in a black circle (older ones a gold circle, valid through December 2031).Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Cards not valid for federal ID

People with parolee immigration status get cards marked NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Lawful-status checks

USCIS documents are verified before issuance, which can take up to 20 federal work days.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Deadline for new residents

Within 30 days of moving, if you have a valid license from another state.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Tests for new residents (18+)

Surrendering a valid out-of-state license: vision test, with a drive test only at staff discretion. Without the old license, written and drive tests are required.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

New residents under 18

Must meet all Provisional Operator's Permit requirements and get a POP.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Replacement license fee

$16.00 total ($11.00 plus $5.00 security fee).Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Online replacement

Available for Class O, CDL, Class M or State ID if your name has not changed and you have had no more than two replacements in five years; permits must be replaced in person.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

After you apply

You get a 30-day receipt; the card is mailed (about 14-20 business days). TSA does not accept the 30-day receipt for boarding.Source: dmv.nebraska.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

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