How to Renew a Nebraska Driver's License [2024]

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Renew Your Driver License in Nebraska

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In Person

Nebraska DMV sends renewal postcards 30 days before your license expiration. It is illegal to drive without a valid license, so plan your renewal in advance. You may apply for renewal 60 days prior to your 21st birthday; however, the license will not be valid until 10 days prior to your 21st birthday. If you are over 21, you may renew 90 days prior to the expiration date.

You may renew in person at any Nebraska DMV driver licensing office.

Plan of Action:

1. Complete the data form: You may download it here to complete at home and save time at the driver licensing office.

2. Bring documentation required:

   • The renewal postcard (if you received one)
   • One proof of identification. It must state your name and date of birth.
   • Principal address in Nebraska (at least 2 documents) only if you have moved.

   Check here to get more ideas on how to choose the correct documents.

3. Pass a vision test: You must meet minimum vision requirements. Wear corrective lenses if necessary.

4. Pay the fee: $26.50 for a 5-year license. Be prepared to pay cash.

5. Get a 30-day receipt: The receipt will allow you to drive while you are waiting for your permanent license. The license will arrive in the mail within 14 business days. If you don’t receive your license within 20 days, contact Driver Licensing Services at 402-471-3861.

If your license has been expired for more than a year, you will have to retake vision, written, and road skills tests to renew it.

Find a DMV office near you

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By Mail

You may renew by mail if you are out of state during your renewal period (60 days prior to license expiring if you are turning 21 or 90 days for all other renewals). You may renew before the expiration date or up to one year after the expiration.

Plan of Action:

1. Download and complete the renewal form.
2. Have section B of the form completed by an optometrist or an out-of-state driver license examiner.
3. Add copies of the following documents:
   • Your valid Nebraska driver’s license or other identification
   • 2 proofs of your Nebraska address. Check possible ideas here.
4. Include your out-of-state address, phone, and/or fax number.
5. Send the packet to: PO Box 94726 Lincoln, NE 68509

Or you may fax it to 402-471-4020. 6. Receive an issuance certificate from the DMV. 7. Sign the certificate, add the fee, and send it back to the Lincoln office. 8. Receive your 30-day Temporary Driving Receipt. 9. Receive your Nebraska operator’s license within 10-14 days.

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Online

You may renew online if everything below is true:

• You haven’t replaced your license online more than twice in the last 5 years.
• You are a US citizen.
• Your physical description hasn’t changed significantly.
• You are younger than 72 years of age.
• Your name hasn’t changed since your last renewal.
• You last renewed online 10 or more years ago.
• You are required to submit medical or vision information to the DMV.

You may renew online 90 days (21+) and 10 days (under 21 years of age) before your license expiration date.

Plan of Action:

1. Use official Nebraska DMV online services.
2. Complete your application information online to check if you are eligible to renew online.
3. Upload 2 proofs of address change if necessary.
4. Provide your email address.
5. Pay the fee of $26.50 + a convenience fee. You will have to pay by card.
6. You will be sent your new license within 14 business days.
7. Complete an online driver license inquiry form if you don’t receive your new license within 20 business days.

Renew Online

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