Registration: Nebraska County Treasurer'S Manual

Rhonda Lahm, Julie Maaske,
Director Deputy Director

NEBRASKA COUNTY TREASURER’S MANUAL
REGISTRATION
Provided by
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver and Vehicle Records Division
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94789
Lincoln, NE 68509-4789
www.dmv.nebraska.gov
Help Desk (402) 471-3918

Toll Free (800) 972-6299
Fax Number (402) 471-8694
Betty Johnson, Administrator
Deb Sabata
Program Manager
Cindy Incontro, Sandy Wood,

Business Applications Support Administrative Assistant
Technician Supervisor
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 - Definitions
Definitions............................................................................................................ 1-1
Chapter 2 - Registrations
Motor Vehicles Exempt from Registration .......................................................... 2-1
Registration - Vehicle .......................................................................................... 2-2
Registration - Boat ............................................................................................... 2-4
Proof of Financial Responsibility ........................................................................ 2-5
Nebraska Insurance Database .............................................................................. 2-9
Registration Renewal ......................................................................................... 2-11
Registration Procedure – Owner Retains Salvage ............................................. 2-13
Passenger............................................................................................................ 2-15
Leased Vehicles ................................................................................................. 2-16
Multiple Vehicle Registration ............................................................................ 2-17
Commercial Motor Vehicles .............................................................................. 2-19
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) ...................................................................... 2-23
IRP/County Registration .................................................................................... 2-29
Farm Truck......................................................................................................... 2-30
Double Plating ................................................................................................... 2-32
Truck Safety Registration Declaration............................................................... 2-33
Bus ..................................................................................................................... 2-34
Recreational Vehicle .......................................................................................... 2-37
Local Trucks ...................................................................................................... 2-39
Special Mobile Equipment Plate (SME) ............................................................ 2-41
Soil and Water Conservation Plates (A-Plate) ................................................... 2-43
Government Vehicles......................................................................................... 2-45
Snowmobiles ...................................................................................................... 2-47
Lost Registrations .............................................................................................. 2-50
Lost Plates .......................................................................................................... 2-51
Cancelling a Registration ................................................................................... 2-52
Registration Reprints, Changes, and Corrections .............................................. 2-53
Low Speed Vehicles .......................................................................................... 2-56
Minitrucks .......................................................................................................... 2-57
Motor Vehicle and Boat Registration Renewal Notice...................................... 2-58
Online License Plate Renewal ........................................................................... 2-63
Online Proof of Insurance .................................................................................. 2-84
Autocycles.......................................................................................................... 2-93
QAS Pro Address Verification........................................................................... 2-94
Chapter 3 - Trailers
Cabin Trailers....................................................................................................... 3-1
Commercial Trailers ............................................................................................ 3-2
Farm Trailers ........................................................................................................ 3-3
Fertilizer Trailers ................................................................................................. 3-5
Pole and Cable Reel Trailers................................................................................ 3-6
Utility Trailers ...................................................................................................... 3-7
Towing ................................................................................................................. 3-9
Self-Propelled Tow Dollies................................................................................ 3-11
Chapter 4 – Non-Resident
Non-Resident 30 Day Plates ................................................................................ 4-1
Non-Resident Military Personnel ........................................................................ 4-5
Non-Resident Passenger Vehicles ....................................................................... 4-7
Non-Resident Students......................................................................................... 4-8
Non-Resident Trucks, Buses, and Trailers .......................................................... 4-9
Chapter 5 – Fees
Registration Fees .................................................................................................. 5-1
Fees in Addition to Registration Fees .................................................................. 5-2
Motor Vehicle Fee ............................................................................................... 5-3
Motor Vehicle/Alternative Fuel Tax .................................................................... 5-4
Postage and Handling .......................................................................................... 5-5
Chapter 6 – Taxes
Refunds and Credits ............................................................................................. 6-1
Motor Vehicle Tax ............................................................................................... 6-5
Motor Vehicle Tax Calculation Table ................................................................. 6-7
Motor Vehicle Fee Calculation Table .................................................................. 6-9
Disabled Motor Vehicle Tax Credit ................................................................... 6-10
Storage and Non-Use ......................................................................................... 6-11
Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption for Organizations ............................................. 6-14
Motor Vehicle Tax Credit for Disabled American Veterans ............................. 6-16
Motor Vehicle Tax Credit for Native Americans .............................................. 6-18
Chapter 7 - Dealers
Dealer and Personal Use Dealer Plates ................................................................ 7-1
In-Transits ............................................................................................................ 7-6
Dealer Directives ................................................................................................. 7-7
Chapter 8 - Permits
Camper Unit Permits............................................................................................ 8-1
Non-Resident Carnival Operator Permit .............................................................. 8-4
Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Permit ............................................................ 8-6
Grail Hauling Permit ............................................................................................ 8-8
Handicap Parking Permit ................................................................................... 8-10
Local Moving Permit ......................................................................................... 8-14
Livestock Forage Permit .................................................................................... 8-15
Temporary Demonstration Permit ..................................................................... 8-16
Chapter 9 – License Plates
License Plates....................................................................................................... 9-1
Tax Exempt Plates ............................................................................................... 9-2
Handicap License Plates ...................................................................................... 9-4
Historical/Vintage License Plates ........................................................................ 9-6
Specialty Plate Overview ................................................................................... 9-10
Applying for Specialty Plates ............................................................................ 9-11
Selecting a Message ........................................................................................... 9-13
Specialty Plate Processes – Transfers, Relinquishments, Space Changes ......... 9-14
Message Plates ................................................................................................... 9-18
Husker Spirit Plates............................................................................................ 9-20
County Message Plates ...................................................................................... 9-23
Special Interest ................................................................................................... 9-26
Approved Organizational Plates ........................................................................ 9-29
Requirements for Certification of an Organization ........................................... 9-31
Amateur Radio Plates ........................................................................................ 9-32
Gold Star Family Plates ..................................................................................... 9-34
Purple Heart Plates ............................................................................................. 9-37
Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Plates ........................................................ 9-39
Ex-Prisoner of War (EX- POW) Plates ............................................................. 9-41
Pearl Harbor Survivor Plates ............................................................................. 9-43
Sample Plates ..................................................................................................... 9-45
Boat Dealer Trailer Plates .................................................................................. 9-46
Film Vehicle Plates ............................................................................................ 9-48
Repossession Plates ........................................................................................... 9-50
Transporter Plates .............................................................................................. 9-52
Undercover Plates .............................................................................................. 9-54
Ordering License Plates ..................................................................................... 9-55
Posting and Receiving Plates ............................................................................. 9-59
Plate Type/Plate Code Chart .............................................................................. 9-62
Decals ................................................................................................................. 9-67
Military Honor Plates ......................................................................................... 9-69
Nebraska 150 Plates ........................................................................................... 9-72
Chapter 10 - Reports
VTR Reports Overview ..................................................................................... 10-1
Assessment Reports
Renew Registration List ......................................................................... 10-3
Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing ........................................................... 10-4
Vehicle Renewal Notice Creation .......................................................... 10-6
Alpha Boat List .................................................................................... 10-20
Boat Renewal Notice Selection ........................................................... 10-21
Boat Renewal Notice Creation............................................................. 10-23
Registration Reports
One-Stop Daily Balancing Report ......................................................... 10-7
Daily Balancing Report.......................................................................... 10-8
Tax and Fees Report .............................................................................. 10-9
Tax and Fee Distribution Listing ......................................................... 10-10
Registration Count List ........................................................................ 10-11
Informational Reports
Sales Tax Summary Report ................................................................. 10-12
Sales Tax/Receipt Only........................................................................ 10-13
Specialty Plate Listing ......................................................................... 10-14
Registration Warrant Report ................................................................ 10-15
Registration with Flagged Remarks Report ......................................... 10-16
Audit – Overview Reports
Subdivision Update List Report ........................................................... 10-17
District Tax Update List Report ........................................................... 10-18
Manual Change Audit List Report ....................................................... 10-19
Chapter 11 - Retention
Record Retention/Disclosure ............................................................................. 11-1
Chapter 12 – VTR
One Stop............................................................................................................. 12-1
New Assessment ................................................................................................ 12-9
Change Assessment ......................................................................................... 12-12
Add, Remove, or Change a Credit ................................................................... 12-14
New Registration ............................................................................................. 12-17
Renew Registration .......................................................................................... 12-21
Untitled Assess and Register ........................................................................... 12-24
Commercial Vehicles ....................................................................................... 12-27
6 Month Registration – New ............................................................................ 12-32
6 Month Registration – Renewal ..................................................................... 12-35
Additional Weight ............................................................................................ 12-37
Plate Transfer ................................................................................................... 12-41
Refund Registration ......................................................................................... 12-47
Credit Process .................................................................................................. 12-51
Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit ........................................................................ 12-53
Double Plate ..................................................................................................... 12-55
Lost Plates ........................................................................................................ 12-58
Lost Registration .............................................................................................. 12-60
Printing a Form 6 from VTR ........................................................................... 12-62
Sales Tax Only ................................................................................................. 12-64
Vehicle Codes .................................................................................................. 12-66
Warrants ........................................................................................................... 12-71
Remarks ........................................................................................................... 12-72
Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Creation Process................................... 12-73
Boat Registration Renewal Creation Process .................................................. 12-80
Appendix A – Notarization
Appendix B – Initialisms
Appendix C – Applications and Forms
Affidavit for Storage and Non-Use ................................................................... A-17
Amateur Radio License Plates Application ...................................................... A-33
Application for Self-Insurance ............................................................................ A-2
Approved Organizational License Plate Application ....................................... A-32
Boat Dealer Trailer License Plate Application ................................................. A-40
Boat Registration Renewal Notice Example..................................................... A-45
Camper Unit Permit and Decal Application ..................................................... A-22
Certificate of Self-Insurance ............................................................................... A-1
Credit Application............................................................................................. A-44
Department of Revenue Form 25 ...................................................................... A-20
Department of Revenue Form 453 .................................................................... A-19
Department of Revenue Form 457 .................................................................... A-18
Disabled American Veteran License Plate Application.................................... A-37
Disabled Vehicle Credit Application ................................................................ A-16
Ex-Prisoner of War License Plates Application ............................................... A-38
FCC Form 660 .................................................................................................. A-34
Film Vehicle License Plate Application ........................................................... A-41
Gold Star Family License Plate Application .................................................... A-35
Handicap License Plate Application ................................................................. A-24
Handicap Parking Permit Application .............................................................. A-25
Handicap Parking Permit Receipt ..................................................................... A-26
Historical License Plate Application ................................................................ A-29
IRP County Refund Letter .................................................................................. A-9
IRP Proof of Prorate.......................................................................................... A-10
IRS HHVUT Memorandum of Understanding ................................................... A-7
IRS Transmittal Form 3210 ................................................................................ A-8
Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) ............................................................... A-14
Livestock Forage Permit ................................................................................... A-28
Local Moving Permit ........................................................................................ A-27
Military Honor License Plate Application ........................................................ A-48
Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice Example....................................... A-3
Multiple Registration Renewal Notice Example .............................................. A-46
Nebraska 150 Plate Application........................................................................ A-49
Non-Resident Carnival Operator Permit Application ....................................... A-23
Notice of Owner Retained Salvage ..................................................................... A-4
Pearl Harbor Survivor License Plate Application............................................. A-39
Purple Heart License Plate Application ............................................................ A-36
Refund Application ........................................................................................... A-15
Registration Cancellation Notice Sample Letter............................................... A-12
Repossession Plate Application ........................................................................ A-42
Schedule 1 (Form 2290)/Form 2290 V Voucher ................................................ A-6
Sesquicentennial License Plate Application ..................................................... A-49
Snowmobile Registration and Decal Application ............................................. A-11
Specialty Plate Application ............................................................................... A-30
Specialty Plate Relinquishment ........................................................................ A-31
State Auditor’s Online Registration Renewal
Accounting Procedure Statement ......................... A-47
Statement of VIN Clarification on Schedule 1 (Form 2290) .............................. A-5
Transporter Plate Application ........................................................................... A-43
Treasurer’s Certificate for Issuance of Dealer Plates ....................................... A-21
User ID Authorization for Cancel Registration Menu Option .......................... A-13
Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice ............................................................... A-45
INDEX.............................................................................................................................. I-1
Chapter 1 – Definitions – 1-1
Agricultural Floater-Spreader Implement: Any self-propelled equipment that is designed and

used exclusively to carry and apply fertilizer, chemicals, or related products to agricultural soil
and crops and that has a gross laden weight of forty-eight thousand (48,000) pounds or less and
is equipped with floatation tires.
[Reference: §60-303]
Agricultural Products: Field crops and horticultural, viticultural, forestry, nut, dairy, livestock,
poultry, bee, and farm products, including sod grown on the land owned or rented by the farmer,
and the byproducts derived from any of them.
 horticultural - the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or
ornamental plants;
 viticultural - the cultivation or culture of grapes especially for wine making;
 forestry - a) the science of developing, caring for, or cultivating forests; b) the
management of growing timber.
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV): Any motorized off-highway vehicle which (1) is 50 inches or less in
width; (2) has a dry weight of 1,200 pounds or less; (3) travels on 3 or more non-highway tires;
and (4) is designed for operator use only with no passengers, or is specifically designed by the
original manufacturer for the operator and one passenger. ATV’s which have been modified or
retrofitted with after-market parts to include additional equipment not required by sections §60-
6,357 (lights) and §60-6,358 (brake and muffler systems and spark arrester) shall not be
registered under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act, nor shall such modified or retrofitted
vehicles be eligible for registration in any other category of vehicle.
Alternative Fuel: Includes electricity, solar power, and any other source of energy not otherwise
taxed under the motor fuel laws and that is used to power a motor vehicle. Alternative fuel does
not include motor vehicle fuel, diesel fuel, or compressed fuel.
Autocycle: A motor vehicle having a seat that does not require the operator to straddle or sit
astride; designed to travel on three wheels in contact with the ground; in which the operator and
passenger ride either side by side or in tandem in a seating area that is completely enclosed with
a removable or fixed top and is equipped with manufacturer-installed air bags, roll cage, and
three point safety belt system for each occupant; having anti-lock brakes; and designed to be
controlled with a steering wheel and pedals.
Assembled Vehicle: A motor vehicle or trailer that is materially altered from its construction by
the removal, addition, or substitution of new or used major component parts. Assembled vehicle
also includes a specially constructed vehicle.
Revised 8/2015
Boat Dealer: Any person engaged in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging boats at retail
who has a principal place of business for such purposes in this state.
Bus: Every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten passengers and used for the
transportation of persons and every motor vehicle, other than a taxi cab, designed and used for
the transportation of persons for compensation.
Cabin Trailer: Any trailer designed for living quarters and for being towed by a motor vehicle
and not exceeding one hundred two (102) inches in width, forty (40) feet in length, or thirteen
and one-half (13.5) feet in height, except a motor home or travel trailer that exceeds one hundred
and two (102) inches in width due to an appurtenance that extends no more than six (6) inches
beyond the body of the vehicle.
[References: §60-314, §60-6,288]
Commercial Motor Vehicle: Any motor vehicle used or maintained for the transportation of
persons or property for hire, compensation, or profit or designed, used, or maintained primarily
for the transportation of property and does not include farm trucks.
Commercial Trailer: Any trailer or semi-trailer which has a gross weight, including load
thereon, of more than nine thousand (9,000) pounds and which is designed, used, or maintained
for the transportation of persons or property for hire, compensation, or profit or designed, used,
or maintained primarily for the transportation of property. Commercial trailer does not include
cabin trailers, farm trailers, fertilizer trailers, or utility trailers.
Department: Department means the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Diesel Fuel: All combustible liquids and biodiesel suitable for the generation of power for diesel
powered vehicles, except that diesel fuel shall not include kerosene.
[Reference: §66-482(12)]
Farm Trailer: A trailer or semitrailer belonging to a farmer or rancher and used wholly and
exclusively to carry supplies to or from the owner’s farm or ranch, used by a farmer or rancher to
carry his or her own agricultural products to or from storage or market, or used by a farmer or
rancher for hauling of supplies or agricultural products in exchange of services. Farm trailer
does not include a trailer so used when attached to a farm tractor.
Farm Truck: A truck or sport utility vehicle, including any combination of a truck, truck-tractor,
or sport utility vehicle, and a trailer or semitrailer, of a farmer or rancher (1) used exclusively to
carry a farmer’s or rancher’s own supplies, farm equipment, and household goods to or from the
Revised 8/2015
owner’s farm or ranch, (2) used by the farmer or rancher to carry his or her own agricultural
products to or from storage or market, (3) used by a farmer or rancher in exchange of services in
such hauling of supplies or agricultural products, or (4) used occasionally to carry camper units,
to tow boats or cabin trailers, or to carry or tow museum pieces or historical vehicles, without
compensation, to events for public display or educational purposes.
Fertilizer Trailer: Fertilizer trailer means any trailer, including gooseneck applicators or trailers,
designed and used exclusively to carry or apply agricultural fertilizer or agricultural chemicals
and having a gross weight, including load thereon, of twenty thousand (20,000) pounds or less.
Fleet: Fleet means a group of at least five (5) vehicles that belong to the same owner.
Golf Car Vehicle: A vehicle that has at least four wheels, has a maximum level ground speed of
less than twenty (20) miles per hour, has a maximum payload capacity of one thousand two
hundred (1,200) pounds, has a maximum gross vehicle weight of two thousand five hundred
(2,500) pounds, has a maximum passenger capacity of not more than four (4) persons, and is
designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting and recreational purposes.
[Reference: §60-329.01]
Gross Vehicle Weight: The sum of the empty weights of a truck or truck-tractor and the empty
weights of any trailer, semi-trailer, or combination thereof with which the truck or truck-tractor
is be operated in combination at any one time, plus the weight of the maximum load to be carried
thereon at any one time.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: The value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a
single motor vehicle or trailer.
Historical Vehicle: A motor vehicle or trailer which is thirty (30) or more years old, which is
essentially unaltered from the original manufacturer’s specifications, and which is, because of its
significance, being collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by a collector as a leisure
pursuit.
In loco parentis: (Latin for “in the place of a parent”) – a legal doctrine under which an
individual assumes parental rights, duties, and obligations without going through the formalities
of legal adoption (e.g. a legal guardian or foster parent).
[Cornell University Law School]
Revised 8/2015
Kit Vehicle: A vehicle assembled by a person other than a generally recognized manufacturer of
vehicles by the use of a replica purchased from an authorized manufacturer and accompanied by
a manufacturer’s statement of origin. The term kit vehicle does not include Glider Kits.
[Reference §60-335]
Local Truck: A truck and combinations of trucks, truck-tractors, or trailers operated solely
within an incorporated city or village or within ten miles of the corporate limits of the city or
village in which they are owned, operated, and registered.
[Reference §60-336]
Low-Speed Vehicle: A four-wheeled motor vehicle whose speed attainable in one (1) mile is
more than twenty (20) miles per hour and not more than twenty-five (25) miles per hour on a
paved, level surface; whose gross vehicle weight rating is less than three thousand (3,000)
pounds; and complies with 49 C.F.R., part 571.
[Reference §60-336.01]
Minibike: A two-wheeled motor vehicle that has a total wheel and tire diameter of less than
fourteen (14) inches or an engine-rated capacity of less than forty five (45) cubic centimeters, or
any other two-wheeled motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer for off-road use. A minibike
must be titled if purchased new after January 1, 2004. It cannot be registered for operation on
public roads.
Minitruck: A foreign-manufactured import vehicle or domestic-manufactured vehicle which (1)

is powered by an internal combustion engine with piston or rotor displacement of one thousand
five hundred (1,500) cubic centimeters or less, (2) is sixty-seven (67) inches or less in width, (3)
has a dry weight of four thousand two hundred (4,200) pounds or less, (4) travels on four or more
tires, (5) has a top speed of approximately fifty-five (55) miles per hour, (6) is equipped with a
bed or compartment for hauling, (7) has an enclosed passenger cab, (8) is equipped with
headlights, taillights turn signals, windshield wipers, a rearview mirror, and an occupant
protection system, and (9) has a four-speed, five-speed, or automatic transmission.
[Reference: §60-337.01]
Moped: A bicycle with fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power, an automatic
transmission, and a motor with a cylinder capacity not exceeding fifty (50) cubic centimeters
which produces no more than two (2) brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the bicycle
at a maximum design speed of no more than thirty (30) miles per hour on level ground. Mopeds
without pedals are off-road vehicles unless they meet motorcycle requirements then they must be
titled and registered for operation on public roads.
Motorboat: Any watercraft propelled by machinery, including a temporary detachable motor. A

motorboat is required to be titled.
Revised 8/2015
Motorcycle: Any motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to
travel on not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground but excluding a tractor or all-
terrain vehicle.
Motor Vehicle: Any vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power except:
1. Mopeds;
2. Farm tractors;
3. Self-propelled equipment designed and used exclusively to carry and apply fertilizer,
chemicals, or related products to agricultural soil and crops, agricultural floater-spreader
implements, and other implements of husbandry designed for and used primarily for
tilling the soil and harvesting crops or feeding livestock;
4. Power unit hay grinders or a combination that includes a power unit and a hay grinder
when operated without cargo;
5. Vehicles that run only on rails or tracks;
6. Off-road designed vehicles, not authorized by law for use on a highway, including, but
not limited to, golf car vehicles, go-carts, riding lawnmowers, garden tractors, all-terrain
vehicles, utility-type vehicles, snowmobiles registered or exempt from registration under
sections 60-3,207 to 60-3,219, and minibikes;
7. Road and general-purpose construction and maintenance machinery not designed or used
primarily for the transportation of persons or property, including, but not limited to, ditch
digging apparatus, asphalt spreaders, bucket loaders, leveling graders, earthmoving
carryalls, power shovels, earth moving equipment, and crawler tractors;
8. Self-propelled chairs used by person who are disabled;
9. Electric personal assistive mobility devices.
Motor Vehicle Fuel - Includes all products and fuel commonly or commercially known as
gasoline, including casing head or natural gasoline, and shall include any other liquid and such
other volatile and inflammable liquids as may be produced, compounded, or used for the purpose
of operating or propelling motor vehicles, motorboats, or aircraft or as an ingredient in the
manufacture of such fuel. Agricultural ethyl alcohol produced for use as a motor vehicle fuel
shall be considered a motor vehicle fuel.
[Reference: §66-482(2)]
Owner: Owner means a person, firm, or corporation which holds a legal title of a motor vehicle
or trailer. If (1) a motor vehicle or trailer is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale
thereof with the right of the purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement
and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee, (2) a motor vehicle
or trailer is subject to a lease of thirty (30) days or more with an immediate right of possession
vested in the lessee, or (3) a mortgagor of a motor vehicle or trailer is entitled to possession, then
such conditional vendee, lessee, or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for purposes of the
Motor Vehicle Registration Act.
Revised 8/2015
Parts Vehicle: Parts vehicle means a vehicle the title to which has been surrendered to the
Department as a junked vehicle or to any other state by the owner of the vehicle or an insurance
company to render the vehicle fit for sale for scrap and parts only.
Passenger Car: A motor vehicle designed and used to carry ten passengers or less and not used
for hire. Passenger car may include a sport utility vehicle.
Proof of Insurance: Evidence of the ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of
accidents occurring subsequent to the effective date of such proof, arising out of the ownership,
maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle. Coverage must be for a minimum of:
 $25,000 because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident;
 $50,000 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one
accident;
 $25,000 because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one
accident:
Reciprocity: A mutual exchange of privileges; specifically: recognition by one of two countries

or institutions of the validity of licenses or privileges granted by the other.
[Merriam-Webster Dictionary]
Recreational Vehicle: A motor vehicle designed for living quarters.

SemiTrailer: Any trailer so constructed that its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried
by the towing vehicle.
Situs – The tax district where the motor vehicle or trailer is stored and kept for the greater part of
the calendar year. For a motor vehicle or trailer used or owned by a student, the situs is at the
place of residence of the student if different from the place at which he or she is attending
school.
Snowmobile – A self-propelled vehicle designed to travel on snow or ice or a natural terrain

steered by wheels, skis, or runners and propelled by a belt-driven track with or without steel
cleats.
Revised 8/2015
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) – A high-performance motor vehicle weighing six thousand pounds
or less designed to carry ten passengers or less or designated as a sport utility vehicle by the
manufacturer.
Trailer – Any device without motive power designed for carrying persons or property and being
towed by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing
vehicle.
Transporter: Any person lawfully engaged in the business of transporting motor vehicles or
trailers not his or her own solely for delivery thereof (1) by driving singly, (2) by driving in
combinations by the towbar, fullmount, or saddlemount method or any combination thereof, or
(3) when a truck or truck-tractor tows a trailer.
Truck: A motor vehicle that is designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of
property or designated as a truck by the manufacturer.
Truck-tractor: Any motor vehicle designed and used primarily for towing other motor vehicles
or trailers and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the motor
vehicle or trailer and load being towed.
Utility Trailer: A trailer having a gross weight, including load thereon, of nine thousand (9,000)
lbs or less.
Utility-Type Vehicle (UTV): Any motorized off-highway device which (a) is seventy-four
inches in width or less, (b) is not more than one hundred eighty inches, including the bumper, in
length, (c) has a dry weight two thousand pounds or less, and (d) travels on four or more non-
highway tires. UTV’s which have been modified or retrofitted with after-market parts to include
additional equipment not required by sections §60-6,357 (lights) and 60-§6,358 (brake and
muffler systems, and spark arrester) shall not be registered under the Motor Vehicle Registration
Act, nor shall such modified or retrofitted vehicles be eligible for registration in any other
category of vehicle. UTV does not include golf carts or low-speed vehicles..
[Reference: §60-358.01]
Vessel: Any non-motorized watercraft. A vessel is exempt from titling.

Revised 8/2015
Well-Boring Apparatus: Trucks, truck-tractors, or combinations of trucks or truck-tractors and

trailers which are not for hire and are used exclusively to travel to and from the well site
including (1) the well rig truck, (2) the boom truck, (3) the water tank truck, and (4) such other
devices as are used exclusively for transporting well-boring apparatus to and from the well site
including the drill stem, casing, drilling mud, pumps and related equipment, and well-site
excavating machinery or equipment.
Well-Servicing Equipment: Equipment used for the (1) care and replacement of down-hole
production equipment and (2) restimulation of a well.
Revised 8/2015
Chapter 2 – Registrations – 2-1
Motor Vehicles Exempt from Registration

All motor vehicles and trailers used upon the highways and roads of the State of Nebraska must
be registered, with the following exceptions:
 Off-road vehicles including, but not limited to:

 ATV
 Electric Personal Assistive Devices
 Electric Scooters
 Garden tractors
 Golf carts
 Go-carts
 Minibikes
 Mopeds
 Riding lawn mowers
 Vehicles which run on rails or tracks;
 Farm tractors;
 Self-propelled equipment designed and used exclusively to carry and apply fertilizer,
chemicals, or related products to agricultural soil and crops;
 Agricultural floater-spreader implements and other implements of husbandry
designed for and used primarily for tilling the soil and harvesting crops or feeding
livestock;
 Hay spreaders and power unit hay grinders or a combination which includes a power
unit and a hay grinder when operated without cargo;
 Welder if permanently mounted on a device that is towed;
 Pole diggers;
 Portable scales;
 Tow dollies and convertor gears;
Road and general purpose construction and maintenance machinery not designed or used for the
transportation of persons or property including, but not limited to:
 ditch digging apparatus

 asphalt spreaders
 bucket loaders
 leveling graders
 earthmoving carryalls and equipment
 power shovels
 crawler tractors
References: §60-339
Registration - Vehicle
All motor vehicles and trailers operated or parked on the highways of this state must be
registered unless specifically exempted (for information on vehicles exempt from registration
refer to page 2-1).
Rebuttable presumption is that any motor vehicle stored and kept more than thirty (30) days in
this state is being operated, parked, or towed on the highways of this state and therefore must be
registered. The registration period begins:
 From the date of transfer of title;

 If no transfer in ownership of the motor vehicle or trailer has occurred from the
expiration of the last registration period for which the motor vehicle was registered.
Application for registration is made to the county treasurer in the county where the motor vehicle
or trailer has situs.
Application for registration is:
 For motor vehicles and trailers for which a title is required – a Nebraska title in the name
of the applicant, or in the case of a leased vehicle, the name of the Lessor as it appears on
the lease agreement.
 For motor vehicle and trailers which are exempt from titling – a bill or sale, purchase
agreement, out-of-state registration, MSO, or other acceptable proof of ownership.
The certificate of registration serves a dual function. The registration provides the owner with
necessary proof that the motor vehicle/trailer described on the certificate of registration is
properly registered. It also acts as a receipt with a detailed breakdown of the registration fees
and taxes paid for the registration period indicated on the certificate.
JOHN SMITH, COUNTY TREASURER

NEBRASKA COUNTY, LINCOLN, NE 68509
References: §60-362, §60-386, §60-385, §60-390, §60-391 Revised 11/2014

The top portion of the registration is given to the customer and the county retains the bottom
portion.
A registration is valid only for the period of registration for which it was issued and must be
renewed annually. Vehicle and trailer registrations expire on the first day of the month;
however, the registrant has until the first day of the following month to renew or the registration
becomes delinquent (refer to Registration Renewal – Vehicle, page 2-2).
The certificate of registration must be carried in the motor vehicle at all times, along with the
required proof of financial responsibility.
Department of Health and Human Services Vouchers:
There may be instances where the registrant presents a voucher issued by the Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Services for payment of vehicle registration fees. When this
type of voucher is presented, remember to add a remark to the registration record that in the case
of a refund (not a credit), the check issued by the treasurer’s office should not be payable to the
registrant. The check should be made payable to:
Dennis Ellis, Program Specialist

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Economic Family Support
PO Box 95044
The memo on the check should contain the name(s) of the registrants as they appear on the
registration.
Additionally, vouchers are not intended to cover the cost of any specialty plates (message, spirit,
organizational, etc.). If you receive a voucher that includes the specialty plate fee, contact Mr.
Ellis at 402.471.6792 for guidance.
References: §60-362, §60-386, §60-385, §60-390, §60-391 Revised 11/2014

Registration - Boat
For information regarding requirements for the registration of a boat, refer to the County
Treasurer Boat Registration Manual issued by Nebraska Game and Parks.
To obtain a copy of the County Treasurer Boat Registration Manual, contact:
Nebraska Game and Parks

Attn: Boating Law Administrator
2200 N 33rd St
PO Box 30370
402.471.5579
Proof of Financial Responsibility

(Proof of Insurance)
Proof of financial responsibility is required for all vehicles registered in Nebraska and must be
carried in the vehicle at all times, with the following exceptions:
 Trailers (pulling unit insurance must provide coverage for the trailer);
 Snowmobiles;
 Boats;
 Dealer-plated vehicles;
 Campers on the back of trucks (proof is required for the truck on which the
camper is mounted).
Proof of Financial Responsibility must be provided to the county treasurer every time a
registration is issued. Proof may be shown by any of the following:
 Proof of insurance available on the Nebraska Insurance Database (for more

information refer to page 2-9).
 Certificate of Insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do

business in Nebraska. Certificates of insurance include:
• a card or similar document providing evidence of insurance coverage that

meets Nebraska minimum requirements – must be an original document,
photocopies are not acceptable;
• an electronic image of a card or similar document on an electronic device;
• a search of the motor vehicle insurance database by means of the VTR
system;
• Insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do
business in Nebraska.
• a "binder" (temporary issuance of proof of insurance that covers the
insured until the formal policy is issued). A binder may be accepted as
proof as long as it meets all requirements of a certificate of insurance
except policy number. Binders are generally presented when a person has
purchased a new vehicle.
The Certificate of Insurance or insurance policy presented must have the

following information:
• Name of the insurance carrier;

• Names of insured;
• Policy number;
• Year of vehicle;
• Make of the vehicle;
• "Model" of the vehicle (e.g., Ford "Mustang") and/or the last three digits
of the Vehicle Identification Number;
References: §60-323, §60-387, §60-528 – 60-550, §75-302, §75-307

Revised 7/2014
• Effective and expiration dates of the liability coverage.
The certificate of insurance or insurance policy presented must show that the insurance is
in effect on the date of registration.
Names on a certificate of insurance or insurance policy do not need to match the owner
name(s) that appear on the title and registration, but there must be a sufficient description
of the vehicle (year; make; model and minimum of the last three digits of the VIN) to
allow it to be identified. If the name on the certificate of insurance or insurance policy is
the previous owner of the vehicle, a statement from the insured is required to verify the
insured is knowingly providing insurance to cover the new owner.
If on the bottom of the certificate of insurance it states that the certificate is valid "subject
to premium payment" it is not necessary for you to verify premium payment. This is a
warning to the insured only.
When a person has traded vehicles and the new car is covered under an old policy
(usually for 30 days), written certification from the insurance company verifying that the
new vehicle is covered under the old policy is required before you register the vehicle.
A fleet is defined as a group of five (5) or more vehicles owned by the same owner. For
fleet vehicles, when the insurance card does not specifically describe the vehicle, a
statement that insurance coverage is applicable to all vehicles owned by the named
insured, or wording of similar effect, is acceptable in lieu of an explicit description. The
name of the owner on the proof of insurance must match the name of the registered
owner of the fleet vehicles.
Verification that an insurance company is licensed to do business in Nebraska may be

made through the Department of Insurance website at www.doi.nebraska.gov/entity-
search.html (refer to page 2-8 for lookup procedure).
 Bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in Nebraska.
• The bond must be in the amount of $75,000.

• Evidence of the bond must be on file with the Department.
 Property bond that acts as a lien in favor of the state upon the real estate
indicated in the bond and is used to pay damages to any holder of a final judgment
against the holder of the bond due to damages resulting from the ownership,
maintenance, use, or operation of a motor vehicle after the bond was filed. A
property bond must be:
• evidenced by a bond with at least two individual sureties who each own
real estate within Nebraska that are listed in the bond approved by a judge
of a court of record in Nebraska.
• must provide for the payment of up to $75,000.
References: §60-323, §60-387, §60-528 – 60-550, §75-302, §75-307

Revised 7/2014
• must be filed with the Department and can only be cancelled with ten (10)
days’ written notice to the Department.
 Certificate of Deposit from the State Treasurer that evidences that the person
named therein has deposited with him/her $75,000 in cash or securities.
 Certificate of Self-Insurance issued by the Department and bearing the

Department seal (see appendix A-1). Types of coverage that may be self-insured
are: bodily injury, death and property damage.
There is no fee to apply for self-insurance. The applicant must have a minimum
of twenty-six (26) vehicles registered in Nebraska.
Initial applicants for self-insurance must submit to the Department:
• a completed Application for Self-Insurance (refer to appendixA-2);

• a copy of the most recently audited financial statement must accompany
the initial application and be updated annually;
• a complete list of all vehicles registered in Nebraska must accompany the
initial application and be updated annually.
Cancellation of a Certificate of Self-insurance by the Department may be implemented

for any reasonable grounds, including but not limited to:
• any final judgment not paid within thirty (30) days

• failure to file an annual financial statement
• failure to maintain a minimum of twenty-six (26) vehicles registered in Nebraska
A Self-Insurer is provided with five (5) days’ notice of any hearing to cancel its
certificate.
A list of self-insured entities may be found on the Department website at:

www.dmv.ne.gov/dvr/pdf/selfins_list.pdf
It will be extremely rare that a Bond, Property Bond or Certificate of Deposit will be presented to
you. If they are, the seal of the Department must appear on the document for it to be valid.
The procedure for verification that an insurance company is licensed to do business in Nebraska
using the Nebraska Department of Insurance lookup is as follows:
 Log in to the Department of Insurance webpage at:

www.doi.ne.gov/entity-search.html;
References: §60-323, §60-387, §60-528 – 60-550, §75-302, §75-307

Revised 7/2014
 Click on “Company Search” button;

 Enter the insurance company name in the “Company Name” field*;
 From the “Company Status” dropdown menu, highlight and click on “Active”;
 From the Line of Business dropdown menu, highlight and click on “12 Vehicle
Insurance” and click on “Submit” button;
 From the list of companies returned you can request more detailed information by
clicking on the name of the company.
*An alternate procedure for search for an insurance company is:
 Click on “Company Search” button;

 Leave “Company Name” field blank;
 From the “Company Status” dropdown menu, highlight and click on “Active”;
 From the Line of Business dropdown menu, highlight and click on “12 Vehicle
Insurance”;
 Click on “Submit” button (be patient - this will return all insurance companies
licensed for vehicle insurance);
 Navigate through the alphabetized list to locate a specific insurance company;
Insurance requirements for motor carriers, common carriers and contract carriers fall under the
jurisdiction of the Public Services Commission. Questions related to financial responsibility for
these groups should be directed to the PSC at: 402.471.3101
References: §60-323, §60-387, §60-528 – 60-550, §75-302, §75-307

Revised 7/2014
Nebraska Insurance Database

The purpose of the Nebraska Insurance Database Program is to allow for the electronic
verification of insurance at the time of renewal of a vehicle registration. The Insurance
Database is managed by the Department.
The Insurance Database is composed of data provided by required and optional (e.g.
commercial policies and those policies written by companies that write less than $100,000 of
premiums annually) insurance companies as reported to the Department.
Companies are required to report to the database twice each month. Once the data is received
and processed by the Department, the liability insurance policy data is matched to the
corresponding vehicle on the DMV system using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
and forwarded to the county vehicle database where the vehicle is registered. The county
databases are updated with insurance information on the 4th and 14th working days of each
month,
The following are excluded from reporting to the Nebraska Insurance Database:
 Any common, contract or private carrier of property by motor vehicles in

interstate commerce that is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles,
Motor Carrier Services Division;
 Any person who qualifies as a self-insurer (a list of current self-insured entities
may be found at: www.dmv.ne.gov/dvr/mvreg/insurance.html) ;
 Trailers (including cabin trailers, mobile homes, etc.);
 Vehicles not required to be registered (i.e. cranes, tractors, golf carts, ATVs, etc.);
 Snowmobiles;
 Motorboats;
 Excess liability policies; and,
 Physical damage only policies.
When an owner renews their vehicle registration, the system will allow processing without
further verification if current insurance is found.
When you are processing a registration renewal, lost registration, lost plate or any other
miscellaneous transaction, when a single insurance record matches the VIN and the policy has
not expired, no informational prompt will appear. This means everything is considered valid
and no further proof of insurance is required. This is what you will experience most of the time.
There are three visible responses that you may see when processing registrations. They are:
 Insurance Not Available – This appears when insurance information is not

found on the county or state database. A review of an acceptable proof of
insurance is required when this prompt appears.
References: §60-3,136, §60-3,139, Rules and Regulations

 Information Unavailable –This appears when the system shows the insurance
information is expired. It lists the policy owner name, policy number, and
expiration date all in red text. A review of an acceptable proof of insurance is
required when this prompt appears.
 Insurance Information – This appears when an active policy exists for a vehicle
for which you are issuing a new registration. It will appear in the New
Registration program to assist you in verifying whether or not the policy is in
effect for the correct owner. The prompt will list the name, policy number, and
expiration date in green text. A review of the vehicle owner name and policy
name should be made to validate that this policy is in effect for the proper vehicle
owner. To do this, you need to verify the relationship between the name
displayed and the current owner name. If no relationship can be determined, a
review of an acceptable form of insurance is required.
This prompt will also appear any time multiple insurance records exist for the
same vehicle.
When viewing a registration record through menu option 12 - Registration Identification,

press the F-21 key to view the insurance information.
References: §60-3,136, §60-3,139, Rules and Regulations

Registration Renewal
Motor vehicle registrations are issued on an annual basis with the length of the registration
period determined by the acquisition date of the vehicle as recorded on the certificate of title,
unless the vehicle is leased or the registrant has elected to use the multiple vehicle registration
option (refer to page 2-17).
Vehicle and trailer registrations expire on the first day of the month one year from the date of
issuance. The registrant then has until the first day of the following month to renew or the
registration becomes delinquent. For instance, a registration that is due in September is due on
September 1st, but the grace period extended by statute deems that the registration is valid until
October 1st.
Registrants may renew the registrations using the Online License Plate Renewal system under
Vehicle Services tab at www.clickdmv.ne.gov, or through the county treasurer’s office in the
county where the vehicle has situs either by mail or in person.
When renewing in person or by mail, the registrant must submit:
 expiring registration and/or Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice (refer to

appendix page A-3);
 acceptable proof of insurance (refer to page 2-5);
 applicable registration fees and taxes;
Early Registration Renewal
Registrations may be renewed thirty (30) days prior to the date of expiration. (Note: if the
registrant has used the early renewal option prior to completion of the renewal notice process, a
registration renewal notice will not print. If the early renewal occurs after the renewal notice
process has been completed a notice will print and be mailed to the registrant.)
In County Renewals: The early renewal option is processed using the Fleet Registration
function. From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 9- Fleet Registration and press
enter.
Press F6=Start a New Fleet Group and enter the customer’s name in the Fleet Description field
so the record may be identified if other groups already exist in Fleet. Press enter.
Select Renewal from the available functions by placing a 1 in the Opt field beside Renewal and
press enter and the Registration Identification County Search screen will appear. Perform a
registration search and process as normal. The record will not print after completion of the
transaction.
References: §60-392 Revised 12/2014

To print the record, once you have completed processing all records for that customer, F3=Exit
back to the Fleet Registration Functions menu and F12=Cancel to return to the Active Fleet
Groups screen to find the record.
Select the registration to be printed by placing a 6 in the Opt field in front of the correct record
and pressing enter. Select the correct printer from the pop-up box and press enter and the
payment screen will appear. Enter the correct information on the payment screen and press
enter. The registration will print and the transaction is complete.
Out of County Renewals:
From the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu, select 1 – New Assessment and press enter. Press
F9= Registration Identification and enter the out-of county title number to retrieve the record
from the State. (If untitled, go to Untitled Assessment and build the record as it appears on the
previous registration document, refer to page12-26.)
Process as normal while in Assessment. Set the expiration date to match the month of expiration,
but with the new expiration year. Enter the current month and year in the in the “Last Exp” field.
The system will pop a “Previous Tax” box, F12=Cancel to bypass the box.
Go to the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 9- Fleet Registration and press enter.
Press F6= Start a New Fleet Group, enter the customer’s name in the Fleet Description field
and press enter.
Select New from the available functions by placing a 1 in the Opt field beside New. Select the
record from the Hold File list. Enter plate number, plate type, year and process the record all the
way through.
Press F3=Exit to the Fleet Registration Functions menu and then F12=Cancel to return to the
Active Fleet Groups screen to find the record.
Select the registration to be printed by placing a 6 in the Opt field in front of the correct record
and pressing enter. Select the correct printer from the pop-up box and press enter and the
payment screen will appear. Enter the correct information on the payment screen and press
enter. The registration will print and the transaction is complete.
References: §60-392 Revised 12/2014

Registration Procedure - Owner Retains Salvage

When the owner of a vehicle that has been declared a total loss by the insurance company
chooses to retain the vehicle, the owner has thirty (30) days from the date of settlement to obtain
the required salvage title (refer to the Chapter 6 in the County Official Titling Manual, page 6-2).
In the Owner Retains process, the insurance company notifies the Department that the owner has
elected to retain the vehicle by submitting a Notice of Owner Retained Salvage (see appendix A-
4). Upon receipt of the notice, the Department marks the record as “Salvage” on the system.
After the title record is marked, the title and registration records are flagged on the VTR system
to ensure the required salvage and previously salvaged titles are obtained prior to any attempt to
transfer the title or renew the registration.
A transferred row is added to the

registration record that will cause the
message “Record found, but no
longer active,” to appear when a
search for the record is made at the
start of the registration renewal
process.
Important:
Using an improper procedure

when issuing a registration in
an owner retains situation
will result in a pop-up box
blocking the renewal process
on the registration for every
subsequent renewal. It is
very important that the
following procedure be
followed to ensure that the
pop-up box does not appear.
References: §60-173, §60-397, §60-3,187(8)

Once the previously salvaged title has been issued, and BEFORE a new registration is
generated, you must process a REFUND of the existing registration.
• If the Previously Salvaged titled has been issued in the middle of the registration
period, you will first need to refund the existing registration and then go into Assess and
Register to issue a new registration.
• If the Previously Salvaged titled has been issued in the month of renewal, go into
Assess and Register and press F9 when you see the message indicating the vehicle has
already been assessed and issue a “New” registration.
Refunding the existing registration and completing the assess and register process will eliminate
the “DMV Marked Title as Salvage on [Date]” pop-up box at renewal and also properly apply
the required 25% discount to motor vehicle tax provided in statute for previously salvaged
vehicles.
If you are attempting to renew a registration and a pop-up box with the message “DMV Marked
Title as Salvage on [Date]” appears, contact the DVR Help Desk for assistance.
DO NOT attempt to resolve the issue by performing a registration correction.
References: §60-173, §60-397, §60-3,187(8)

Passenger
A passenger vehicle is a vehicle designed and used to carry ten (10) passengers or less and not
used for hire. Passenger vehicles include, but are not limited to, the following:
 Passenger;
 Station wagons;
 Utility vehicles;
 Vans with additional seating capacity greater than three (3), but not more than ten (10);
 Ambulances;
 Hearses; and,
 Taxis.
The registration fee for a passenger vehicle not used for hire is fifteen dollars ($15.00).
Passenger Vehicles Used for Hire:
A passenger vehicle used for hire is a vehicle having a seating capacity of ten (10) persons or
less and used for hire (e.g. limousines, and other passenger vehicles used for transportation
services).
The registration fee is six dollars ($6.00) plus an additional fee of four dollars ($4.00) for every
person such vehicle is equipped to carry in addition to the driver.
When registering a passenger vehicle used for hire, be sure that the Tax Flag is entered as L and
that you enter the number of passengers the vehicle is equipped to handle in the capacity field to
ensure the proper assessment of fees.
Passenger vehicles used for hire are issued regular county passenger license plates.
Passenger Vehicles Leased for Hire:
A passenger vehicle that is leased for hire, when no driver or chauffeur is provided by the lessor
as part of the consideration paid for by the lessee, is registered for a fee of fifteen dollars
($15.00).
References: §60-3,143, §60-3,154

Leased Vehicles
A leased vehicle is a vehicle that is owned by a lessor (financier) who in turn leases the vehicle
to a lessee (customer) under terms specified in a lease agreement.
Before a registration may be issued to the lessee, a Nebraska title must first be issued for the
vehicle in the name of the lessor (refer to page 1-19 in the County Officials Titling Manual).
To register the vehicle the lessee must then present:
 A copy of lease agreement;

 Acceptable proof of insurance; and,
 Payment of applicable registration fees and taxes.
The date of lease agreement determines start of registration period.
For information related to sales tax in a lease situation, contact:
Nebraska Department of Revenue

PO Box 94818
402.471.2971
www.revenue.state.ne.us
VTR
From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 6-Assess & Register, after entering the
record search criteria and selecting the correct record press F19= Leased Vehicle. Enter the
lessee name(s) and update the in care of address information to reflect the lessee’s address. If
there are more than two lessees press the page down key after entering the second lessee name to
enter the additional name(s). Press enter and complete the vehicle assessment and registration
processes.
The lessee names (up to two) are followed by the lessor’s name on the printed registration
certificate.
Revised 12/2014
Multiple Vehicle Registration
Any owner who has two or more motor vehicles or trailers required to be registered may register
all such motor vehicles or trailers on a calendar-year basis, or on an annual basis, for the same
registration period beginning in a month chosen by the owner.
All applicable registration fees and taxes are required for the number of months necessary to
extend the current registration period to the registration period under which all such motor
vehicles or trailers will be registered.
Credit is given for registration paid on each motor vehicle or trailer when the motor vehicle or
trailer has a later expiration date then that chosen by the owner.
Thereafter the motor vehicles or trailers will be registered on an annual basis starting in the
month chosen by the owner.
VTR
Vehicles purchased in different months where the customer wants them to expire in the same
month:
 If the registration has already been issued (and the current date of transaction is passed)
the customer will need to wait until the following registration year to change the
registration month.
 If the registration has already been issued (and it is the same date) the registration may be
voided (refer to page 2-54) and the assessment changed.
From the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu, select 8- One Stop ( or 1 – New Assessment (refer
to page 12-9) and perform the vehicle assessment changing the expiration date on the Tax
Assessment screen to show the month in which the customer wishes the registrations to come
due.
The fees will reflect the amount of months for the adjusted registration period (e.g. a vehicle
purchased in June and the customer wishes the registration to expire in January, the system will
calculate the fees to indicate 7 months not the full 12 months in a registration period) .
Vehicles where the registrations are due for renewal and the customer wants them to expire in
the same month:
Go to the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 9- Fleet Registration and press enter.
Press F6= Start a New Fleet Group, enter the customer’s name in the Fleet Description field
and press enter.
Reference: §60-393
Select Renewal by placing a 1 in the Opt field beside Renewal and press enter. Enter the title
number of the first vehicle to renew. Verify insurance is current and valid and press enter for
OK.
Continue to enter the remaining vehicle records for that customer until all are entered.
Press F3=Exit to the Fleet Registration Functions menu and then F12=Cancel to return to the
Active Fleet Groups screen to find the records.
Select the group to be printed by placing a 6 in the Opt field in front of the correct group and
pressing enter. Select the correct printer from the pop-up box and press enter and the payment
screen will appear. Enter the correct information on the payment screen for all records processed
and press enter. The registrations will print and the transaction is complete.
Reference: §60-393
ABC 123 Commercial Motor Vehicles

14-750
Commercial Plate Commercial Plate
(Alpha/Numeric)
VTR Quick Reference for Commercial Motor Vehicle Plates

VTR Plate Type: TC VTR Plate Class: TC, TR Number of Plates: Truck – 2; Truck-Tractor - 1
A commercial motor vehicle is any motor vehicle used or maintained for the transportation of
persons or property for hire, compensation, or profit, or designed, used, or maintained primarily
for the transportation of property and does not include farm trucks.
A commercial vehicle includes: A commercial vehicle may also be a:

 straight trucks;  passenger vehicle, panel van, station wagon,
 truck-tractors; or sport utility vehicle - if the vehicle is used
 pickup trucks (including vehicles in a commercial capacity.
designed for hauling which the
manufacturer has identified as a
truck, e.g. Chevrolet Avalanche);
The registration fee for commercial vehicles is based upon gross vehicle weight (GVW). GVW
is the sum of the empty weights of the commercial motor vehicle and any eligible trailer (refer to
Towing, page 3-8), plus the weight of the maximum load to be carried at any one time.
Fees – Commercial Motor Vehicle

Total County DMV/ Recreation Hiway Trust Hiway Trust EMS
Fund Registration Road Mt. Veh. Lic. Plate Fund
Registration Fee
Deposit Document Line # 5 9 10 11 18
Refer to Fee $3.30

Motor Vehicle Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $ .50
Chart $6.60
Lost
1 Plate $ 11.30 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
2 Plates $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $6.60 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
Fees are submitted monthly, not later than the 25th day of the month following collection, to the
Nebraska State Treasurer through their County Documents website at
https://www.treasurer.state.ne.us/CountyDocs/login.asp.
References: §60-316, §60-3,147, §60-3,148, §60-3,198

Revised 8/2015
The registration fee for a commercial motor vehicle towing or hauling a disabled or wrecked
motor vehicle that is properly registered for use on the highways shall be only the gross vehicle
weight of the towing commercial motor vehicle, fully equipped, and not including the weight of
the motor vehicle being towed or hauled.
Commercial Fee Schedule

Combined Registration Combined Registration Combined Registration
Gross Weight Fee Gross Weight Fee Gross Weight Fee
(Tons) (Tons) (Tons)
3 or less 18.00 18 360.00 33 735.00
4 25.00 19 385.00 34 760.00
5* 35.00 20 410.00 35 785.00
6 60.00 21 435.00 36 810.00
7 85.00 22 460.00 37 840.00
8 110.00 23 485.00 38 870.00
9 135.00 24 510.00 39 900.00
10 160.00 25 535.00 40 930.00
11 185.00 26 560.00 41 960.00
12 210.00 27 585.00 42 990.00
13 235.00 28 610.00 43 1,020.00
14 260.00 29 635.00 44 1,050.00
15 285.00 30 660.00 45 1,080.00
16 310.00 31 685.00 46 1,110.00
17 335.00 32 710.00 47 1,140.00
*For vehicles registered for 5 ton and over a tonnage decal is required.
A tonnage decal indicating the registered weight of the vehicle is issued to all commercial motor
vehicles registered at a weight of 5 ton or over. The decal is to be affixed to the commercial
plate(s).
All applicants for registration of a vehicle with a declared GVW of 55,000 pounds (28 ton) or
more must present proof of payment of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) (see page 2-23) before
the vehicle may be registered unless they provide proof they are exempted by the IRS.
Each County Treasurer must retain a copy of the proof of payment accepted for a period of
one (1) year and make such copies available to the Department and/or the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) for purposes of evaluating compliance.
Please note that commercially plated vehicles registered for more than thirteen (13) ton that cross
state lines are required to purchase a 72 hour fuel permit or be enrolled in the International Fuel
Tax Agreement (IFTA) program. This should be taken into consideration before registering the
vehicle for a weight greater than necessary.
For more information regarding the IFTA program, contact the Motor Carrier Services division
of the Department at 402.471.4435 or online at www.dmv.ne.gov/mcs/
References: §60-316, §60-3,147, §60-3,148, §60-3,198

Revised 8/2015
Seventy-two (72) hour prorate/fuel permits are available for purchase online at
www.clickdmv.ne.gov under the Motor Carrier Services tab.
Increase Tonnage:
For trucks that are properly registered, tonnage may be increased during a registration period by
paying the difference in the fees for the increase to the county treasurer in the county where the
original registration was issued.
For commercial vehicles only - if it is necessary to increase the tonnage on a properly registered
commercial vehicle and the vehicle is more than one hundred (100) miles from the county seat
where it is currently registered, upon receiving authorization from the Nebraska State Patrol or a
State Scale Examiner, as in the case of an emergency, the registration to increase the tonnage
may be issued in the nearest county.
If the tonnage increase for a commercial vehicle is transacted in a county other than the county
where the commercial vehicle is currently registered, the registrant must surrender the current
registration to the nearest county treasurer who will then issue a new registration for the
additional tonnage with the original plate. The county treasurer who issues the new registration
must notify the county treasurer in the county where the original registration was issued of the
increase.
Decrease Tonnage:
Tonnage may NOT be decreased during a registration period. If the vehicle owner wishes to
decrease tonnage that transaction must occur at the time of registration renewal.
Semi-Annual Registrations (6 Month Registrations):
Commercial motor vehicles registered at a weight of twelve (12) ton and over are eligible to pay
their registration fees on a semi-annual basis (6 month registration).
The applicant must initially pay one-half (1/2) of the total registration fee for that registration
period. The second half must be paid by the first day of the seventh (7th) month of the
registration period. Payment of the second half if required before any subsequent registration or
registration renewal.
Motor vehicle tax must be paid for the entire registration period with issuance of the initial
registration.
If the vehicle is sold within the first six (6) months, the remaining motor vehicle tax and
registration fee, if applicable, may be refunded. If the vehicle is sold after the first six (6)
months the vehicle must be registered for the second six (6) month period and the refund
calculated from the date of sale.
References: §60-316, §60-3,147, §60-3,148, §60-3,198

Revised 8/2015
For VTR procedure for issuance of a six (6) month registration, refer to 12-32.
6 Month Registration Expiration

Month of Expiration Registration Expires
Registration Sticker
January July Midnight July 31
February August Midnight August 31
March September Midnight September 30
April October Midnight October 31
May November Midnight November 30
June December Midnight December 31
July January Midnight January 31
August February Midnight February 28
September March Midnight March 31
October April Midnight April 30
November May Midnight May 31
December June Midnight June 30
Ten Percent Reduction:

The registration fees for motor vehicles used exclusively for the transportation of agricultural
products (refer to page 1-1) shall be reduced by ten percent (10%).

3 or less 16.20 18 324.00 33 661.50
4 22.50 19 346.50 34 684.00
5* 31.50 20 369.00 35 706.50
6 54.00 21 391.50 36 729.00
7 76.50 22 414.00 37 756.00
8 99.00 23 436.50 38 783.00
9 121.50 24 459.00 39 810.00
10 144.00 25 481.50 40 837.00
11 166.50 26 504.00 41 864.00
12 189.00 27 526.50 42 891.00
13 211.50 28 549.00 43 918.00
14 234.00 29 571.50 44 945.00
15 256.50 30 594.00 45 972.00
16 279.00 31 616.50 46 999.00
17 301.50 32 639.00 47 1,026.00
References: §60-316, §60-3,147, §60-3,148, §60-3,198

Revised 8/2015
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is an annual federal highway use tax imposed according to
Federal Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C 4481. The tax is paid to the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) and is applicable for all vehicles operating on public highways at a gross weight of 55,000
pounds or greater. The revenue generated from this tax is then distributed by the federal
government back to the states for highway construction and maintenance projects.
All applicants for registration of a vehicle with a declared gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds
(over 27 ton) or more must present proof of payment of HVUT before the vehicle may be
registered unless they provide proof of HVUT suspension by the IRS.
The tax period for HVUT is from July 1st to June 30th. Applicants must file their Schedule 1
(Form 2290) annually for the current tax period before August 31st. The previous year’s IRS
stamped Schedule 1 (Form 2290) may be accepted up to September 30th. After September 30th
the vehicle may not be registered unless the applicant provides acceptable HVUT proof of
payment for the current tax period.
Proof of payment of HVUT must be presented each time a registration is issued for a vehicle
subject to proof of payment. For vehicles where proof of payment has previously been provided
for the current tax period, the county treasurer can search their records for the necessary proof or
request that the customer provide proof.
Acceptable proof of payment must be in the form of:
 A receipted copy of the Schedule 1 (Form 2290);

 A photocopy of the Form 2290 and Schedule 1 with a copy of the front and back of the
cancelled check used for payment;
 A copy of the electronic receipt of Schedule 1 (Form 2290) showing the dated e-file
watermark;
 A copy of the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) with a copy of the electronic IRS payment
confirmation screen;
 During the months of July, August and September only - a receipted Schedule 1, Form
2290 for the preceding taxable period.
 Alternative Proof of Payment Program
No proof of payment is required if the evidence of ownership indicates ownership of the vehicle
has been transferred during the preceding sixty (60) days. In this situation, you should remind the
owner that this exception does not eliminate their responsibility to properly file the Form 2290,
Schedule 1 with the IRS by the due date.
References: §60-388, Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 4481

Revised 8/2015
The VIN on the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) must match the VIN on the registration. The Schedule 1
(Form 2290) may be accepted if the VIN discrepancy is limited to two characters or less and you
complete the following:
 A state search of the incorrect VIN using the Registration Identification menu option on
VTR to verify that the VIN is not assigned to another vehicle titled/registered in the State
of Nebraska (if the VIN does belong to another vehicle, the Schedule 1 (Form 2290)
must be rejected); AND,
 Make a note on the copy of the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) that you are retaining for your
records that the VIN is incorrect, that it does not belong to another vehicle in Nebraska,
that you have informed the taxpayer of the discrepancy, and indicate the correct VIN;
OR,
 Have the applicant complete the Statement of VIN Clarification on Schedule 1 (Form
2290), see appendix A-5) and retain with your copies.
The name on the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) must match the name on the registration with the
following exceptions:
 A slight variation in the name occurs (e.g. William vs. Bill; J Smith vs. John Smith;
Smith Trucking vs. Smith Trucking Inc; etc.);
 Individual is doing business as (DBA) a company in a sole proprietorship situation [e.g.
registration is in the name of Smith Trucking and the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) is in the
name of John Smith]. In this case you will need to ask the applicant if the company is a
sole proprietorship or if it is an LLC, corporation, etc. and make note of such on your
copy of the Form 1 (Schedule 2290).
Note: in the case that either the name on the registration or the name on the Schedule 1, Form
2290 is a formal business entity (LLC, corporation, etc.) an individual’s name cannot appear on
the other document – the names must match (see information above on slight variations).
Methods of payment are:
 Electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) if Form 2290, Schedule 1 is filed

electronically;
 Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) – enrollment in EFTPS required;
 by mail or in person by completing Form 2290, Schedule 1 (Form 2290) and Form 2290-
V voucher and submitting forms with payment to the IRS (refer to appendix A-6);
 Alternative Proof of Payment Program
Alternative Proof of Payment Program
The Alternative Proof of Payment Program allows payment directly to any county treasurer who
has chosen to participate through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the IRS (refer
to appendix A-7). The applicant must submit the completed Schedule 1 (Form 2290) and Form
2290-V voucher with payment to the county treasurer. For vehicles with a suspension of HVUT,
the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) indicating the suspension is required. The vehicle may then be
registered. The vehicle identification number on the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) must match the
vehicle being registered. The applicant name on the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) must match the
name on the vehicle registration with above stated exceptions.

Revised 8/2015
The county treasurer will forward the Schedule 1 (Form 2290), IRS Transmittal Form 3210
(refer to appendix A-8), and payment to the IRS on behalf of the applicant. Part 3 of the Form
3210 is returned to the county treasurer by the IRS and is an acknowledgment of receipt.
Applicants choosing this method of payment may do so in a county other than where the
vehicle(s) is registered; however, must wait for the stamped copy of the Schedule 1 (Form 2290)
to be returned from the IRS to present to the county of registration. A copy filed with any entity
other than the IRS or the county of registration (when that county has signed an MOU with the
IRS) cannot be accepted as proof of payment.
Groups Exempted from filing HVUT (not required to provide proof of filing):
 The Federal Government;

 State or local governments;
 The American Red Cross;
 Non-profit volunteer fire departments, ambulance associations or rescue squads;
 Indian tribal governments (for vehicles used in essential tribal government functions);
 Mass transportation authorities (under certain conditions).
 Vehicles not considered highway motor vehicles (e.g. mobile machinery for non-
transportation functions, vehicles specifically designed for off-highway transportation,
and non-transportation trailers and semi-trailers);
 Qualified blood collector vehicles used by qualified blood collector organizations;
Vehicles suspended from payment of HVUT (proof of filing for suspension required):
 Highway motor vehicles traveling fewer than 5,000 miles annually;

 Agriculture vehicles traveling fewer than 7,500 miles annually;
Applicants claiming suspension status must provide an IRS stamped copy of the Schedule 1
(Form 2290) indicating their suspension status. The IRS stamp is not required when submitting a
completed Schedule 1 (Form 2290) to a county Treasurer who has a MOU with the IRS.
Each county treasurer must retain a copy of the proof of payment accepted for a period of
one (1) year and make such copies available to the Department and/or the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) for purposes of evaluating compliance.
County treasurers participating in the Alternative Payment Program with the IRS must
retain a copy of the Schedule 1 (Form 2290) and part 3 of the Transmittal Form 3210
returned to them by the IRS for one (1) year from the date received back from the IRS for
purposes of evaluating compliance.

Revised 8/2015
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VTR
If the registered weight of a vehicle is over 27 tons, VTR will generate a prompt that asks “Has
proof of payment of the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax been provided?” on the Registration
Screen.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
The response selections are set-up to be chosen one of two ways. The selection may be made
either by typing the first letter of the status (example, by typing a “Y” for Yes, the system will
process) or by using your down arrow key to highlight the desired response and pressing the
spacebar to actually select and process it.
Yes Payment verified

No Payment has not been verified
Claiming Suspension Agricultural vehicles under 55,000/less than 7,500 miles annually
Highway motor vehicles less than 5,000 miles annually
Exempt Government owned vehicles
Within 60 days of acquisition Proof not required
A “No” answer will return the user to the registration screen and deny issuance. The message
“HHVUT verification is a prerequisite to registration.” will appear and you will not be allowed
to process the registration until verification is presented.
Once a registration record successfully passes the HHVUT verification prompt, the registration
will be printed and “HHVUT PROOF OF PAYMENT VERIFIED” will appear just above the
owner name section.

Revised 8/2015
If the owner wishes to split the weight between the truck and trailer for non-commercially plated
vehicles, and each is registered under 27 ton but together is over 27 ton, payment of HHVUT is
required. The VTR system will not prompt for HHVUT proof of payment because the total
weight is not registered to one vehicle; it is shared by the combination of truck and trailer.
County staff will need to recognize that HHVUT is required for this type of registration.
The message, “HHVUT PROOF OF PAYMENT VERIFIED” will not be printed on the
registration by the system when weight is split between truck and trailer. The county has two
options:
 Enter “HHVUT PROOF OF PAYMENT VERIFIED” in remarks, or
 Stamp the registration with a HVUT, PROOF OF PAYMENT VERIFIED stamp (if a
stamp is available) and initial in the area indicated.
All responses will be archived within the VTR system for use at a later date, if necessary.

Revised 8/2015
IRP/County Registration
County to IRP:
When an apportionable vehicle with a current county registration registers the vehicle as an
apportioned vehicle through the Department of Motor Vehicles - Motor Carrier Services
Division, the registrant of the apportionable vehicle may be entitled to receive a refund of the
unused motor vehicle tax and motor vehicle fee for the time remaining in the county registration
period.
The registrant making application for the refund must:
 submit the County Refund letter (see appendix page A-9) from the Motor Carrier
Services Division certifying that the vehicle is registered as an apportioned vehicle;
 surrender the county issued plates, registration and validation decals.
The application for refund is made to the county treasurer in the county where the registration
was issued and must be made within sixty (60) days of the issuance of the apportioned
registration as indicated on the County Refund letter.
For vehicle changing from a county registration to an IRP registration:
 The refund is calculated from the date the IRP registration was issued.
IRP to County:
When an apportionable vehicle with an IRP registration registers the vehicle with the county, the
registrant must present a Proof of Prorate letter (see appendix page A-10) from the Department
of Motor Vehicles - Motor Carrier Services Division certifying that the vehicle has been
registered as an apportioned vehicle so that the proper registration period may be determined.
For vehicles changing from an IRP registration to a county registration:
 If the IRP registration has expired and they chose not to renew, the county registration
period will be January to January and no refund or credit is applicable;
 If the IRP registration has not expired, the county registration period begins on the date
the registrant applies for the county registration.
The registrant making application for the refund will need to contact the Motor Carrier Services
Division for information regarding that refund process.
References: 60-3, 200

2-451 Farm Truck
Farm Truck Plate

VTR Quick Reference for Farm Motor Vehicle Plates
VTR Plate Type: TF VTR Plate Class: TF Number of Plates: Truck – 2; Truck-Tractor - 1
Farm truck means a truck or sport utility vehicle, including any combination of a truck, truck-
tractor, or sport utility vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer, of a farmer or rancher:
1. used exclusively to carry a farmer’s or rancher’s own supplies, farm equipment, and
household goods to or from the owner’s farm or ranch;
2. used by the farmer or rancher to carry his or her own agricultural products to or from
storage or market;
3. used by a farmer or rancher in exchange of services in such hauling of supplies or
agricultural products, or;
4. used occasionally to carry camper units, to tow boats or cabin trailers, or to carry or tow
museum pieces or historical vehicles, without compensation, to events for public display
or educational purposes.
The registration fee for farm trucks is based upon gross vehicle weight (GVW). GVW is the sum
of the empty weights of the farm truck and any eligible trailer (refer to Towing, page 3-8), plus
the weight of the maximum load to be carried at any one time.
Farm trailers used with a registered farm truck may, at the option of the owner, be registered as a
separate unit (refer to Farm Trailers, page 3-3); therefore, allowing the registered weight to be
split between the pulling unit and the trailer.
Unregistered farm truck-tractors and semi-trailer combinations, where use meets eligibility, may
obtain a Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Permit (refer to page 8-6),
Fees – Farm Trucks

Registration Fee
Refer to Fee $3.30

Farm Truck Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $ .50
Chart $6.60
Lost
1 Plate $ 11.30 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
2 Plates $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $6.60 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
References: §60-325, §60-3,146

Revised 8/2015
Please note that farm trucks registered for more than thirteen (13) ton that cross state lines are
required to purchase a 72 hour fuel permit or be enrolled in the International Fuel Tax
Agreement (IFTA) program. This should be taken into consideration before registering the
vehicle for a weight greater than necessary.
For more information regarding the IFTA program, contact the Motor Carrier Services division
of the Department at 402.471.4435 or online at www.dmv.ne.gov/mcs/.
Farm Trucks – Fee Schedule

5 or less 18.00 26 125.00 37 235.00
6 to 16 22.00 27 135.00 38 245.00
17* 40.00 28 145.00 39 255.00
18 45.00 29 155.00 40 265.00
19 50.00 30 165.00 41 275.00
20 55.00 31 175.00 42 285.00
21 75.00 32 185.00 43 295.00
22 85.00 33 195.00 44 305.00
23 95.00 34 205.00 45 315.00
24 105.00 35 215.00 46 325.00
25 115.00 36 225.00 47 335.00
*For vehicles registered for 17 ton and over a tonnage decal is required.
Increased Tonnage:
Tonnage may be increased during a registration period however, it cannot be decreased. If the
vehicle owner wishes to decrease tonnage that transaction must occur at the time of registration
renewal.
References: §60-325, §60-3,146

Revised 8/2015
2-451 Double Plating 14-100

14-750 2-451
Refer to specific registration type for appropriate plate type/class codes.
Vehicles are registered with a specific registration type that restricts operation of the vehicle to
uses allowable for that registration type.
If the registrant will be using the vehicle for purposes outside of their current registration type, it
may be possible to issue a second registration type that will allow the vehicle to be operated
under a secondary use. This procedure is referred to as “double plating.”
The types of registrations that allow for double plating are:
 Commercial/Farm
 Commercial/Recreational Vehicle
 Bus Commercial/Bus School
 Farm/Apportioned
 Farm/Recreational Vehicle
 Farm/Soil and Water
Trailers may not be double plated.
When double plating a vehicle, the second registration must be issued for a full registration
period that is concurrent with the current registration period - regardless of when the request to
double plate is made. All registration fees associated with the second registration type requested
are applicable and must be paid for the full registration period.
Tonnage may not be decreased when double plating unless the transaction occurs in the month
the registration is due.
Both sets of plates shall be displayed on the vehicle.
References: §60-388, §60-392, §60-393, §60-3,151(4)

Revised 12/2014
Truck Safety Registration Declaration
Reviewing and accepting the provisions of the Truck Safety Registration Declaration is
mandatory for:
 All vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, gross
vehicle weight, or gross combination weight over ten thousand (10,000) lbs;
 All farm vehicles over sixteen (16) tons.
Registrants are required to read the supplemental form (refer below) and sign the registration
form, anywhere there is room. Their signature on the registration form indicates that they have
reviewed and understand that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations have been adopted as
part of state law.
The registrant is not required to sign the registration in front of the county treasurer.
The county treasurer should have copies of the regulations in the event a registrant wants to
review them, but is not required to answer questions related to the regulations. Questions
regarding the actual regulations should be addressed to the Nebraska State Patrol, Carrier
Enforcement Division at the address and telephone number indicated in the declaration below.
Truck Safety Registration Declaration
In 1986, the Nebraska Legislature adopted Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as part of
state law (§75-363 to (§75-369). These regulations apply to all interstate and intrastate in the
operation of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over ten thousand pounds, including
highway relation portion of the Federal hazardous Material Regulations which are applicable
to certain commercial vehicles. Questions about the program can be addressed to the Nebraska
State Patrol, Carrier Enforcement Division, PO Box 94907, Lincoln, NE 68509-4907,
402.471.0105.
In order to notify all applicable commercial and farm vehicle registrants of these regulations,
state law requires each commercial vehicle registrant with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds
and farm vehicle registrant vehicle over 16 tons, to read this declaration and sign their motor
vehicle registration in acknowledgement.
“I declare that I am aware that the Nebraska Legislature adopted as part of state law Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including highway related portions of the Federal
Hazardous Material Regulations, which are applicable to certain commercial and farm motor
vehicles.”
References: §60-465, §60-3,146(2)(5), §75-369

ABC 123 Bus 94-123

Bus Plate Bus Plate
(Alpha/Numeric)
Bus means every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten (10) passengers and used for
the transportation of persons and every motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, designed and used for
the transportation of persons for compensation.
For buses that have been altered in a manner that reduces the number of seats to 10 or fewer, the
use may be considered when registering the vehicle. It is not required that the vehicle type be
changed on the title to register the vehicle based upon the alteration.
 If the vehicle is used to haul equipment, etc. for a business, it is registered commercial;
 If the vehicle is used as a mobile home, it may be registered as a recreational vehicle. To
be considered a mobile home, the unit must provide at least four of the following:
• cooking
• refrigeration or ice box
• self-contained toilet
• heating and/or air conditioning
• a potable water supply system, including a faucet and sink
• separate 110-125 volt electrical power supply
• an LP gas supply
and must not be used to haul equipment, etc. for a business venture (i.e. car racing, horse
shows, party bus, etc.)
 If used as a passenger van, it is registered as a passenger vehicle.

When any school bus is sold and used for any other purpose than for transportation of school
children, the following must be done:
 Bus must be painted any color other than “school bus” yellow; and
 The stop arms and alternating, flashing warning signals must be removed.
References: §60-313, §60-366, §60-3,144, §79-606

Revised 12/2014
Fees – Buses
Total County DMV/ Recreation Hiway Trust Hiway EMS
Fund Registration Road Mt. Veh. Trust Lic. Fund
Registration Plate Fee
Refer to Fee
Bus Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $3.30 $ .50
Charts
Lost
Plate $ 11.30 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
Commercial Bus – Not for Hire Plate Type: BU Plate Class: BN Number of plates: 1
Registration Fee: $30.00
Buses equipped to carry more than ten passengers where no compensation is received.
Commercial Bus – For Hire Plate Type: BU Plate Class: BC Number of plates: 1
Registration Fee: Determined by weight – see below
Buses equipped to carry ten passengers or more and engaged in the transportation of persons for
compensation. The registration fee is determined by the unladen weight of the vehicle plus 200
pounds for each person the vehicle is equipped to carry. The unladen weight is determined by
scale weighing the bus, fully equipped, at a weigh scale supervised by a member of the Nebraska
State Patrol or Carrier Enforcement. Commercial for hire bus includes charter buses.
Less than 16,000 lbs $ 35.00 28,000 lbs – 29,999 lbs $160.00
16,000 lbs – 21,999 lbs $110.00 30,000 lbs – 31,999 lbs $185.00
22,000 lbs – 27,999 lbs $135.00 32,000 lbs – 33,999 lbs $210.00
Local Bus Plate Type: BU Plate Class: BL Number of plates: 1

Buses equipped to carry ten passengers or more and engaged entirely in the transportation of
passengers for hire within municipalities or within a radius of five miles of the municipality.
School Bus – Public Plate Type: GS Plate Class: GS Number of plates: 1

Registration Fee: Exempt
School buses owned by public schools. These buses are plated with School
District plates and are exempt from registration fees and taxes.
Note: When issuing a School District plate in VTR, the classifying plate type box
will not appear. The plate year is 84. Also, School District plates come in a set.
You will only issue one plate if the vehicle is a bus.
References: §60-313, §60-366, §60-3,144, §79-606

Revised 12/2014
School Bus – Private and Parochial Plate Type: BU Plate Type: BS Number of plates: 1
School buses owned by private, parochial, or other schools that are not public schools and used
exclusively for the transportation of children to and from school and other school activities.
Buses owned by tax exempt organizations shall be issued a bus plate.
References: §60-313, §60-366, §60-3,144, §79-606

Revised 12/2014
ABC 123 Recreational Vehicle

(Self-Propelled Mobile Home) 14-100
Mobile Home Plate Mobile Home Plate
(Alpha/Numeric)
VTR Quick Reference for Recreational Vehicles

VTR Plate Type: MH VTR Plate Class: RV Number of Plates: 2
A recreational vehicle is a motor vehicle designed for living quarters.
To be considered a recreational vehicle, the vehicle must have at least four of the following:
 cooking;
 refrigeration or ice box;
 self-contained toilet;
 heating and/or air condition;
 a potable water supply system, including a faucet and sink;
 separate 110-125 volt electrical power supply;
 an LP gas supply.
Recreational Vehicle Fees

Combined Gross Weight Registration
(Tons) Fee
8,000 lbs or less 18.00

8,001 lbs thru 11,999 lbs 30.00
12,000 lbs and over 42.00
Dual Use:
When living quarters are added to a registered pickup or straight truck and the vehicle will have
dual use (truck and RV), a recreational vehicle registration may be issued without surrender of
the truck registration. While the living quarters are part of the truck, both the truck and
recreational vehicle license plates must be displayed.
Conversion from truck to RV:

If the living quarters are added during a registration period, the owner must wait until the
registration has expired to change the registration from commercial to recreational vehicle;
however, it may be double plated for the remainder of the current registration period.
References: §60-313, §60-366, §60-3,144, §79-606

Revised 12/2014
If the vehicle has a large storage area (i.e. race car, horse stalls, etc.) and used for commercial
purposes (i.e. racing, rodeos, selling items at social gatherings, etc.) it must be registered as
commercial. The unit may be double plated as commercial and recreational vehicle if used
sometimes as commercial and sometimes as recreational.
The following process is in place to deal with recreational vehicles that are not properly
registered in Nebraska:
 The Department or Department of Revenue may determine that a limited liability

company, partnership, corporation, or other business entity that is organized under the
laws of another state or country that owns or holds title to a recreational vehicle is a shell
company used to avoid proper registration of the recreational vehicle in this state and that
the recreational vehicle is controlled by a Nebraska resident.
 If the Department or Department of Revenue make this determination, such owner shall
be notified that he is required to register the recreational vehicle in this state and is liable
for all motor vehicle taxes, motor vehicle fees, registration fees, and applicable sales tax
back to the date purchased. Such registration shall occur within 30 days of the notice
unless the owner files an appeal with the Director of the agency that made the
determination.
 If the owner fails to file such appeal or register such vehicle within the 30-day period a
penalty of 50% of the unpaid fees and taxes shall be collected at the time of registration.
The money collected for payment of the penalty shall be credited to the Highway Trust
Fund.
References: §60-313, §60-366, §60-3,144, §79-606

Revised 12/2014
ZBA 123 Local

Truck Plates 94-30
Alpha/Numeric Remaining Counties
VTR Quick Reference for Local Truck Plates

VTR Plate Type: TL VTR Plate Class: TL Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Trailers - 1
Local Trucks are operated solely within an incorporated city or village, or within ten miles of the
corporate limits of the city or village in which they are owned, operated, and registered.
The registration fee is based upon the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle (GVW) and is thirty
(30) percent of the commercial registration fees. No local truck may be registered for a fee less
than $18.00. Commercial pickup trucks with a gross load of over three tons must be registered
for the fee provided for commercial motor vehicles (see page 2-19)
If any truck or truck-tractor operates outside of the limit of a local truck registration, they are
required to register under a commercial truck classification. Trailers are registered commercial
(see page 3-2).
There is no provision for refund of fees paid with a change in classification. There are two
options available:
 Change the classification of the vehicle in the month of registration renewal.

Under this option the vehicle cannot be operated outside of the ten-mile limit
until the classification change has been processed.
 Double plate the vehicle with commercial plates. If double plating, the
commercial registration must be for a full registration period beginning in the
month the local truck registration was issued (see page 2-32).
 A local truck may be operated beyond the ten-mile limit for the sole purpose of
having such vehicle equipped, modified, or serviced with the issuance of a Local
Moving Permit (refer to page 8-14).
Fees – Local Truck

Fund Registration Road Mt. Veh Trust Lic. Fund
Refer to Fee
Motor Vehicle Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $6.60 $ .50
Schedule
Refer to Fee
Trailer Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $3.30 $ .50
Schedule
References: §60-336, §60-3,145, §60-3,141

Revised 7/2014
Fee Schedule – Local Truck Plates

Combined Annual Combined Annual Combined Annual
(Tons) $ (Tons) $ (Tons) $
Up to 6 18.00 20 123.00 34 228.00
7 25.50 21 130.50 35 235.50
8 33.00 22 138.00 36 243.00
9 40.40 23 145.50 37 252.00
10 48.00 24 153.00 38 261.00
11 55.50 25 160.50 39 270.00
12 63.00 26 168.00 40 279.00
13 70.50 27 175.50 41 288.00
14 78.00 28 183.00 42 297.00
15 85.50 29 190.50 43 306.00
16 93.00 30 198.00 44 315.00
17 100.50 31 205.50 45 324.00
18 108.00 32 213.00 46 333.00
19 115.50 33 220.50 47 342.00
JOHN SMITH, COUNTY TREASURER E 0000000

NEBRASKA COUNTY, ANYTOWN, NE 68509
Example of a Local Truck Registration
References: §60-336, §60-3,145, §60-3,141

Revised 7/2014
Special Mobile
ZSA 123 Equipment Plate
(SME)
94-123
VTR Quick Reference for Special Mobile Equipment Plate

VTR Plate Type: SE VTR Plate Class: SE Number of Plates: 2
Special Mobile Equipment Plates are available to well-boring apparatus (refer to page 1-8 for
definition).
The registration fee is based upon the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle (GVW) and is one-
twelfth (1/12) of the regular commercial registration fee.
Fees – Special Mobile Equipment Plates

Refer to Fee
Motor Vehicle Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $6.60 $ .50
Schedule
Lost
Plate $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $6.60 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
References: §60-359, §60-3,109, §60-3,155

Revised 7/2014
Fee Schedule – Special Mobile Equipment

3 or less 1.50 18 30.00 33 61.25
4 2.08 19 32.08 34 63.33
5 2.92 20 34.17 35 65.42
6 5.00 21 36.25 36 67.50
7 7.08 22 38.33 37 70.00
8 9.17 23 40.42 38 72.50
9 11.25 24 42.50 39 75.00
10 13.33 25 44.58 40 77.50
11 15.42 26 46.67 41 80.00
12 17.50 27 48.75 42 82.50
13 19.58 28 50.83 43 85.00
14 21.67 29 52.92 44 87.50
15 23.75 30 55.00 45 90.00
16 25.83 31 57.08 46 92.50
17 27.92 32 59.17 47 95.00

NEBRASKA COUNTY, ANYTOWN, NE
Example of a Special Mobile Equipment Vehicle Registration
References: §60-359, §60-3,109, §60-3,155

Revised 7/2014
Soil and Water

ABC Conservation Plates
(A-Plate)
94-123
VTR Quick Reference for Soil and Water Conservation Vehicle Plates
VTR Plate Type: SW VTR Plate Class: SW Number of Plates: 2
Soil and Water Conservation Vehicle Plates are available to trucks or the combinations of
trucks/trailer and truck-tractors/trailer not for hire and engaged in soil and water conservation
work and used for the purpose of transporting pipe and equipment exclusively used by such
contractors for soil and water conservation construction.
The registration fee is based upon the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle (GVW) and is one-half
of the commercial fees for similar commercial motor vehicles, except that the fee cannot be less
than $18.00.
Trailers are registered commercial (refer to Commercial Trailers, page 3-2).
If any truck or truck-tractor operates outside of the limit of a soil and water conservation
registration, they are required to register under a commercial truck classification (refer to page 2-
19).
If a change in classification becomes necessary there is no refund of fees paid under the soil and
water conservation classification.
Fees – Soil and Water Conservation Vehicle

Motor Vehicle Varies $4.50 $2.00 $1.50 $5.00 $6.60 $ .50
Lost
Plate $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $6.60 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
References: §60-3,149
Revised 7/2014
Fee Schedule – Soil and Water Conservation

5 or less 18.00 20 205.00 35 392.50
6 30.00 21 217.50 36 405.00
7 42.50 22 230.00 37 420.00
8 55.00 23 242.50 38 435.00
9 67.50 24 255.00 39 450.00
10 80.00 25 267.50 40 465.00
11 92.50 26 280.00 41 480.00
12 105.00 27 292.50 42 495.00
13 117.50 28 305.00 43 510.00
14 130.00 29 317.50 44 525.00
15 142.50 30 330.00 45 540.00
16 155.00 31 342.50 46 555.00
17 167.50 32 355.00 47 570.00
18 180.00 33 367.50
19 192.50 34 380.00

NEBRASKA COUNTY, ANYTOWN, NE
Example of a Soil and Water Conservation Vehicle Registration
Revised 7/2014
Government Vehicles
City County State School
Motorcycle
Government motor vehicles and trailers are motor vehicles and trailers owned or leased and
operated by the state, counties, municipalities, or school districts in Nebraska.
This includes motor vehicles and trailers owned, leased or operated by:
 any city or village of this state;
 rural fire protection districts;
 the Civil Air Patrol;
 public school districts;
 United States Government;
 Entities formed pursuant to the:
• Interlocal Cooperative Act,
• Integrated Solid Waste Management Act, or
• Joint Public Agency Act;
 any municipal public body or authority used in operating a public passenger
transportation system.
Government - City Plate Type: GM Plate Class: GM Number of plates: 2*
Government - County Plate Type: GC Plate Class: GC Number of plates: 2*
Government – School District Plate Type: GS Plate Class: GS Number of plates: 2*
Government - State Plate Type: GG Plate Class: GG Number of plates: 2*
Government - Motorcycle Plate Type: MG Plate Class: MG Number of plates: 1

*Due to the small number of government trailers, and the cost involved to manufacturer such a small
number of plates, trailers are issued one plate from a set of plates displaying the appropriate
governmental description, and the second plate is destroyed.
Government vehicles and trailers are exempt from motor vehicle tax, motor vehicle fees,
registration fees and plate fees and the registrations issued are non-expiring.
References: §60-3,105, §60-3,106

Revised 7/2014
There is no weight on government plates, so tonnage is not applicable.
Government vehicles are not exempt from IFTA requirements when crossing state lines, but are
exempt from IRP and Trip Permit requirements.
References: §60-3,105, §60-3,106

Revised 7/2014
Snowmobiles
VTR Plate Type: SB, SD, SM VTR Plate Class: SB, SD
Snowmobiles are exempt from titling. However, they are required to be registered unless the
vehicle is:
 Owned and used by the United States, another state, or political subdivision
thereof;
 Registered in another country other than the United States and temporarily used
within this state;
 Covered by a valid license of another state and has not been in this state for more
than 30 consecutive days; and
 Operated only on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle.
Application for registration must be made to any county treasurer within fifteen (15) days of
purchase of the snowmobile.
To obtain a snowmobile registration, the following documentation must be surrendered to any

county treasurer:
 A properly completed Application for Snowmobile Registration and Decal (see

appendix page A-11 for an example);
 Proof of ownership in the form of a bill of sale, receipt or purchase agreement in
the name of the applicant;
 Appropriate registration fee;
Fees – Snowmobiles
(All fees are based on a two-year registration period.)
Total County Snowmobile Snowmobile
Fund Trail
Fund
Deposit Document Line # 1 8
Individuals $ 16.00 $ .25 $3.94 $11.81
Dealers $ 50.00 $ .25 $12.44 $37.31
Manufacturer $200.00 $ .25 $49.94 $149.81
Transfer / Duplicate (All) $1.00 $ .25 $ .19 $ .56
Replacement Registration/Decal $1.00 $ .25 $ .19 $ .56
References: §60-3,207, §60-3,219

Revised 7/2014
In the event a snowmobile registration is lost or damaged, a replacement registration is issued

through Lost Registration. Lost or damaged decals are replaced using the Lost Plate function.
VTR
Snowmobiles are issued through 5 - Untitled Assess and Register on the Motor Vehicle
Assessment menu. Refer to page A.3(1) in the VTR Assessment Manual and page A.2(1) in
the VTR Registration Manual.
On the Untitled Tax Assessment screen, the Vehicle Type for a snowmobile is the letter “O” for
Other. After all information is entered, proceed to New Registration. Enter the snowmobile
decal number in the Plate Number field. The Plate Year is the year the registration is issued.
The Plate Type will determine the fee which is based on a two-year registration period.
Snowmobile registrations always expire in September.
A lost/damaged decal is issued in 7 - Lost Plate on the Motor Vehicle Registration screen.
A lost/replacement registration is issued in 5 - Lost Registration on the Motor Vehicle

Registration screen.

Example of a Snowmobile Registration
References: §60-3,207, §60-3,219

Revised 7/2014
Also issued is a decal that must be affixed to the upper right

half of the snowmobile hood. If the registration is issued to
a dealer or manufacturer, the decal does not need to be
affixed to the snowmobile hood, but must be carried with
the vehicle at all times. 1234
These decals are ordered by the Department in June. Decals
are then shipped to county offices directly from
Corrections.
The registration expires on the last day of September two years after the year of issuance.
Snowmobile registrations issued in July of 2017 would expire on the last day of September 2018.
(July 2017 to September 2017 = 1 year; September 2017 to September 2018 = 1 year, for a total
of two years.)
The registration also expires upon transfer of ownership or loss of possession. The registered
owner may make application for a refund on the unexpired months remaining in the registration
period (refer to Refunds and Credits, page 6-1).
Snowmobile registration renewals are issued in the same manner as the original. The previous
registration should be surrendered at the time of renewal.
References: §60-3,207, §60-3,219

Revised 7/2014
Lost Registrations
If a registration certificate is lost, mutilated or has become unreadable, the registrant must
request a duplicate registration through the county treasurer where the initial registration was
issued.
The fee for a duplicate registration is one dollar ($1.00), along with additional fees applicable
each time a registration is issued.
Fees - Lost Registration

Registration Fee
Lost
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 N/A $ .50
VTR
From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 5 – Lost Registration and press enter.
Perform a search to locate the correct registration on the system.
Select the correct registration by placing a 1 in the Opt field beside the record. Enter plate
number, plate type, year and process the record all the way through. Verify current and valid
insurance and press enter for OK.
Verify the information on the registration and press enter. On the next screen, verify or select the
correct printer by pressing F18=Printers. Enter User Initials and press enter and the registration
will print.
Revised 7/2014
Lost Plates
If properly registered license plates have been lost or damaged, the registrant must request
replacement plates from the county treasurer’s office in the county where the vehicle is currently
registered.
Fees – Lost Plates

Motor Vehicle - Resident $14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $6.60 $ .50
Motor Vehicle - NonResident $17.60 $4.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $6.60 $ .50
Trailer/Motorcycle - Resident $11.30 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50

Trailer/Motorcycle - NonResident $14.30 $4.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
If the lost/damaged plate(s) must be remade, the county treasurer’s office must fax or email a
request to the Department. The request must contain:
 County (including contact information);

 Plate number or message;
 Plate Type;
The order is then faxed to the Department at 402.471.8694 or emailed to

[email protected].
If a motor vehicle or trailer has been reported stolen no registration fee ($2.50) is required for
lost license plates.
If the applicant requests a refund, the amount of a registration refund is not reduced for a lost
plate charge.
If the applicant requests a credit, the amount may be reduced for a lost plate charge, but the
applicant is not required to pay the plate fee for the new plates.
VTR
From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 7 – Lost Plate and press enter. Perform a
search to locate the correct registration on the system.
Verify current and valid insurance and press enter for OK.
Enter the replacement plate number and press enter. On the next screen, verify or select the
correct printer by pressing F18=Printers. Enter User Initials and press enter and the registration
will print.
Revised 12/2014
Cancelling a Registration
A county treasurer may cancel, or refuse to issue or renew, a registration when payment for a
required vehicle registration fee or tax is returned for:
 Insufficient funds;
 No account;
 Stop-payment; or
 Any other reason
Upon receipt of a notice from the county treasurer’s bank, or Nebraska.gov if the transaction
occurred using the Online License Plate Renewal System, a written notice must be sent to the
applicant/registrant at the last known address as shown on the application for registration or
renewal, advising them of the reason for the action (see appendix page A-12 for sample letter).
Notice may be sent by first class, certified, or registered mail. The applicant/registrant must be
allowed seven (7) days to respond with certified payment of the fees and taxes owed (plus any
reasonable administrative costs not to exceed $25.00).
A registrant who has received a notice from the county treasurer and fails to make restitution
within ten (10) business days is required to surrender the registration and plates to the county
treasurer. If the registrant fails to surrender the plates and registration, the county treasurer shall
notify the Sheriff who may recover the registration and plates and return them to the county
treasurer.
If, after cancellation of the registration, the registrant makes the payment of certified funds, the
county treasurer must reinstate the cancelled registration immediately.
Cancellation Process - VTR
Note: Authorization of the User ID to grant access to the required menu option is required. To
request access for a county User ID, you must complete a User ID Authorization for Cancel
Registration Menu Option form (refer to page A-13) and fax it to the Department at
402.471.8694.
From 4 – Motor Vehicle System, select 5 – Motor Vehicle Registration, 13 – Supervisor

Menu, and then 50 – Cancel Registration.
This menu option will subtract the appropriate dollar amounts from your reports, make the
vehicle eligible for registration renewal, and mark the Department mainframe record (law
enforcement access) with a “Cancelled” status.
Revised 12/2014
Registration Reprints, Changes and Corrections

Reprints:
In the event a registration does not print (e.g. printer jam, no registrations in the printer) a reprint
may be processed.
From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 29-Registration Reprint and press enter.
Enter search criteria to locate the correct registration and press enter.
Select the registration by placing a 1 in the Opt field beside the correct record and press enter. A
System Number Request pop-up box will appear “Confirmation of Registration Reprint Request?
Y Y=Yes, N=No.”
Verify the proper printer by pressing F18=Printers, Answer Y for yes for the reprint. You will
also enter any remarks to appear on the registration at this time. Press enter and the registration
will print.
Name Change or Addition:
A registration that is in the name of one spouse may be transferred to the other spouse for a fee
of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50).
As long as one name remains the same on a non-commercial motor vehicle or trailer, other
names may be deleted, or new names added to the registration, for a fee of one dollar and fifty
cents ($1.50).
If the registration is for a commercial vehicle, refund the remaining amount on the existing
registration and issue a new registration in the new name. As an example, a name
change/addition/deletion for registrations issued to:
• ABC Power, or
• ABC Power and John Smith,
must be refunded and a new registration, with a new renewal period, issued.
Once the name change or addition has been made to the title and the new title issued (refer to the
Chapter 11 in the County Official Titling Manual, page 11-1), from the Motor Vehicle
Registration menu, select 26 – Miscellaneous Registrations and then select 2 – Name Change
or Addition.
Enter the title number from the previous title. A pop-up box will appear requesting the new title
number. Enter the new title number. The Insurance Information box will appear. Verify the
insurance is current and valid and press enter for OK.
The names that appear on the new title should be the only names that appear for the registration
document. Verify that all information is correct and press enter, type in user initials and press
enter to print the registration.
Revised 12/2014
Registration Correction:
A corrected registration may only be issued if a corrected title has been issued or when the
county has made an error when issuing the registration. Corrections on a registration document,
once the error is confirmed, are made at no charge to the registrant.
Instances when a corrected registration would be issued are:
 A name is spelled incorrectly after a name change has been processed;

 Street and/or City spelled wrong after an address change has been processed;
 Untitled registration name/address correction;
 Color change to the vehicle (if correction is made in a month other than the month of
renewal);
Corrected Registration Due to Title Correction

To issue a corrected registration once a corrected title has been issued: from the Motor Vehicle
Registration menu, select 26 – Miscellaneous Registrations and then select 4 – Registration
Correction.
Enter the original title number and press enter. Select registration by placing a 1 in the Opt field
in front of the correct registration record and pressing enter. The Insurance Information box will
appear. Verify the insurance is current and valid and press enter for OK.
Change the title number to the current title number shown on the corrected title and change the
title issued date to the date the corrected title was issued and press enter.
Make the corrections exactly as they appear on the corrected title and press enter. Do NOT add
fees.
Press F10= Open Fees and add remarks to print on the registration document (“Corrected
Registration for _____.”) and press enter.
A box will appear asking, “Do you want to print a registration/receipt? Y Y=Yes, N=No” and
“Print receipt with next registration number? Y Y=Yes, N=No.” Answer Yes to both questions
and press enter to print the corrected registration.
Corrected Registration Due to County Error

To issue a corrected registration due to county error: from the Motor Vehicle Registration
menu, select 26 – Miscellaneous Registrations and then select 4 – Registration Correction.
Enter the title number and press enter. Select registration by placing a 1 in the Opt field in front
of the correct registration record and pressing enter. The Insurance Information box will appear.
Verify the insurance is current and valid and press enter for OK.
Make the necessary correction press enter. Do NOT add fees.
Revised 12/2014
Press F10= Open Fees and add remarks to print on the registration document (“Corrected
Registration for _____.”) and press enter.
A box will appear asking, “Do you want to print a registration/receipt? Y Y=Yes, N=No” and
“Print receipt with next registration number? Y Y=Yes, N=No.” Answer Yes to both questions
and press enter to print the corrected registration.
Voiding a Registration:
Instances when a registration would be voided are:
 Plate type is incorrect;

 Plate number is incorrect;
 Tax District entered incorrectly;
 Expiration month is incorrect (e.g. vehicle purchased in January, customer requests May
renewal, assessment wasn’t changed for a May expiration and the registration was issued
through January in error);
 Registered weight was entered incorrectly;
 Base Tax was incorrect and the State must update the MSRP on the AS400;
 Specialty Plate fees were missed;
 Tax Flag is wrong;
 Trade-in or rebate information not entered;
 Fuel type is incorrect and the alternative fuel fee was assessed/not assessed improperly;
 Motor Vehicle fee did not appear on a renewal.
To void a registration, from the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 3-Void Registration
and press enter. Enter the search criteria to locate the registration record on the Registration
Identification screen and press enter.
Verify that the correct record appears. (No information may be changed while in Void
Registration.) Enter user initials and press enter to void the record.
The voided amounts will appear on the Daily Balance report (refer to page 10-9) for the day the
void is transacted.
Revised 12/2014
Low Speed Vehicles

ABC 123
Passenger Plate
VTR Quick Reference for Low Speed Vehicles Plates

VTR Plate Type: Refer to page 9-62 VTR Plate Class: LV Number of Plates: 2
All low speed vehicles purchased new after January 1, 2012 and any low speed vehicle that the
owner is planning to register for use on public roads, must be titled (refer to page 1-38 in the
Titling Manual).
Proof of insurance is required at the time of registration (see page 2-5).
The registration fee, motor vehicle fee, and motor vehicle tax for low speed vehicles are:
 Registration Fee – $15.00

 Base Motor Vehicle Fee - $10.00
 Base Motor Vehicle Tax - $50.00
Low speed vehicles that are powered electronically are assessed a $75.00 alternative fuel fee
(refer to page 5-4).
Low speed vehicles may not tow any type of trailer.
A properly registered low speed vehicle may only be operated on roadways where the speed
limit is 35 MPH or less. They may cross a highway on which the speed limit is more than 35
MPH.
A county, city, or village may adopt more stringent ordinances governing low speed vehicle
operation if they determine that such ordinance is necessary in the interest of public safety.
References: §60-336.01, §60-383.02, §60-3,187, §60-3,190, §60-6,380

Revised 12/2014
ABC 123 Minitrucks
Minitruck Plate Minitruck Plate

(Alpha/Numeric)
VTR Quick Reference for Minitruck Plates

VTR Plate Type: MT VTR Plate Class: MT Number of Plates: 1
A minitruck must have a Nebraska certificate of title if the owner

is planning to register the vehicle for operation on public roads
(refer to Titling Manual, page 1-37).
Proof of insurance is required at the time of registration (see page

2-5).
The registration fee, motor vehicle fee, and motor vehicle tax for a minitruck are:

 Base Motor Vehicle Fee - $10.00
 Base Motor Vehicle Tax - $50.00
For information regarding what types of trailers may be towed by a minitruck, refer to page 3-9.
Minitrucks are restricted from operation on the Interstate, expressways or freeways and must
always be operated with its headlights and taillights on.
References: §60-337.01, §60-383.01, §60-3,221, §60-6,379

Revised 12/2014
Motor Vehicle and Boat Registration Renewal

Motor vehicle renewal notices are mailed each month for vehicles with registrations due to
expire in each county. County treasurers are required to complete the Motor Vehicle
Registration Renewal Process (refer to page 12-73) and submit their renewal data file to the
Department by the 15th of each month. In the event the 15th falls on a weekend or a holiday, the
data file must be submitted by the end of the previous workday.
Boat registration renewal data files are generated each year through the Boat Registration
Renewal Process (refer to page 12-80). The data file must be submitted to the Department by the
15th of November. As with motor vehicle data files, in the event the 15th falls on a weekend or
holiday, the data file must be submitted by the end of the previous workday.
Once all data files are received they are transmitted by secure FTP to the State Print Shop and the
notices are printed and placed in envelopes for mailing. The notices are mailed on the last
working day of the month prior to expiration.
Database Information
Registered Owner Information:
Consistency when entering information into the system is an important element in ensuring that
the data housed on the system remains clean and uniform. This is important for not only current
processing, but any future upgrades that require a clean transfer of the existing data.
In relation to the registration renewal process, uniformity allows for multiple renewals to be sent
in one notice.
It is important that the name format be correct in the system (refer to page 1-30 in the Titling
Manual for information regarding correct entry of names and valid suffix entries when issuing
titles and registrations).
County Treasurer Information:
It is important that the County Treasurer information be correct on the system to ensure that it
appears correctly on the registration renewal notice. This should be verified and any necessary
corrections or changes made each month prior to generating the registration renewal notices
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Mailing Address:
If the registered owner of the vehicle wishes to use separate domiciled and mailing addresses:
On the Registered Owners screen, press F20=Change Address to open the field in the In Care of
Type/Name section.
Example; Domiciled address and

mailing address in different city (this
could also include a different state).
Example: Domiciled address and PO Box

in same city/state.
The address where the vehicle has situs

is entered in its entirety (address, city,
state and zip) on the Address Line 1.
The mailing address is entered on the Address Line 2. The address, city, state, and zip are then
entered according to the mailing address.
Each notice mailed goes through the US Postal Service’s National Change of Address program
to ensure notices are sent to the most current address available. In the event a more current
address is found, a yellow sticker with a barcode containing the new address will be applied
under the old address that appears in the envelope window.
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Some of the most common address abbreviations approved by the Post Office include:
Word Abbr Word Abbr Word Abbr

APARTMENT APT DRIVE DR PLACE PL
AVENUE AV FIELD FLD PLAZA PLZ
BASEMENT BSMT FLOOR FL REAR REAR
BLUFF BLF FRONT FRNT ROAD RD
BOULEVARD BLVD GARDEN GDN ROOM RM
BUILDING BLDG HIGHWAY HWY ROUTE RTE
CAPITAL CPTAL JUNCTION JCT STREET ST
CENTER CTR LAKE LK SUITE STE
CIRCLE CIR LOT LOT TERRACE TER
COURT CT LOWER LOWR UNIT UNIT
CREEK CRK MALL MALL UPPER UPPR
CROSSING XING OFFICE OFC VIEW VW
DEPARTMENT DEPT PARKWAY PKWY WAY WAY
Unit Numbers:
When the registered owner has multiple vehicle(s) and has requested a specific form of
identification, such as a Unit Number, these identifiers cannot be entered anywhere in the
address fields.
Customer requested identifiers may be entered in the Capacity field IF the Capacity field is not
already in use (i.e. boats, limousines, taxis, etc.)
The data in the Capacity field will print on both the registration and the registration renewal
notice.
Single/Multiple Notices:
Single: Registered owners with only one vehicle to be renewed, or where an exact match cannot
be made for multiple vehicles, will receive a single notice (refer to Appendix A-3 for an example
of a Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice and Appendix A-45 for an example of a Boat
Registration Renewal Notice).
Multiple: When practicable renewal notices going to the same registered owner are printed on
the same notice and mailed in the same envelope. However, to ensure the security of protected
information, the process combines notices only in instances where the name, address and city are
exact matches and the vehicles expire in the same month. Multiple notices can include up to 28
notices in the same envelope (refer to Appendix A-46 for an example of a Multiple Registration
Renewal Notice form).
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Match Criteria:
Individual: Owner Name 1 (First and Last) Business: Owner Name 1

Owner Address 1 Owner Address 1
Owner Address 2 Owner Address 2
Owner City Owner City
Special Messages:
There is a maximum of three special messages allowed for each renewal notice, the first two are
reserved for the Department’s use and will include the following (when applicable):
 Registered weight > 27 tons

• HVUT Schedule 1, Form 2290 is required at time of registration. A 2290 is
required for truck/trailers that have a combined registered weight of over 27 ton.
2290 must be filed under same ownership as listed above.
 Tax Flag = M
• Copy of end of month Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) and a
military ID is required at time of registration.
 Plate type = TE
• An approved Form 457, Application for Exemption from Motor Vehicle Taxes by
Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations, must be presented at time of registration.
 Plate type = AM
• A photocopy of your valid Amateur Radio Station License must be presented at
time of registration.
 Plate type = PD
• The Treasurer’s Certificate for Issuance of Dealer Plates issued by the Motor
Vehicle Industry Licensing Board must be presented at time of registration.
 Plate type = MD
• The Treasurer’s Certificate for Issuance of Dealer Plates issued by the Motor
Vehicle Industry Licensing Board must be presented at time of registration.
The third special message is reserved for county treasurer use to allow an opportunity to provide
process related information to customers that applies to all records. For example, requests from
county treasurers for special messages include such information as:
1. Out-of-state checks are not accepted.
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2. When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from
your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process
the payment as a check transaction.
3. Per Omaha ordinance, vehicle owners within the city limits will be assessed a $25.00 late
fee if not paid within 5 calendar days of expiration. To renew by phone please
call 402-444-7103. (note: space left intentionally)
Requests for adding or updating a message (maximum of 215 characters) should be forwarded to
the Department. Requested messages must be process related, are subject to the approval of the
Department, and cannot be frequently altered.
Bar and QR Codes on the Renewal Notice Form:

There are 5 bar/QR
codes that appear on a
Registration Renewal
Notice form. These
codes may be scanned
for quick access to
information contained
in the code:
1 & 5 – Contains the vehicle’s title number that may be scanned by county offices to more
quickly locate the vehicle record on the system.
2 – Number of the vehicle record in the county data file.
3 – Allows the inserter at the Print Shop to identify multiple pages to be inserted and mailed in
the same envelope.
4 – Provides customer access to the Department’s Online Services at www.clickDMV.ne.gov
enabling them to more quickly renew via the online process.
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Online License Plate Renewal
Overview:
Customers using the online license plate renewal process are directly interfacing with their
registration records located in their county’s specific database. VTR will process the
registrations through the Fleet Registration process.
Each day, the first online transaction in each county will create a new fleet group. The county
office will access this function to determine if any vehicles registered in that county were
renewed online. If renewal records are present, the county office will complete the fleet renewal
process by printing the registrations and mailing the renewed registrations along with the
validation stickers to the registrant.
County treasurers will have the ability to balance the monies collected through the Fleet
Registration process on VTR with those collected online by use of TPE (The Payment Engine).
The dollar amounts appearing on TPE will be electronically deposited in the county bank
account five (5) business days later.
In cases where funds are not available to be collected (either from the customer’s bank account
or credit card account), the county will be notified and the funds will be deducted from the
amount due for that county’s next deposit. If the notice is received within the initial five-day
period, the funds will be withheld from the deposit due on that original fifth day. If the county is
not owed a deposit, they may be invoiced for the amount of the uncollectable funds.
Customer Process:
Customers will start the

online license plate
renewal process at:
www.clickdmv.ne.gov.
On the clickDMV
homepage they will
select:
“License Plate Renewal.”
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Information about the

online process appears and
the customer is asked to
verify their address is the
same as it appears on their
expiring registration.
Clicking “Yes” will bring

up the “Begin Registration
Renewal” button. Clicking
“No” will result in a
message informing the
customer they must renew
at their county treasurer’s
office.
On the next screen the owner is

required to enter the owner
information as it appears on their
registration or their motor vehicle
registration notice:
 county of registration
 indicate if owner is an
individual or business
 enter owner’s name (either
first and last name OR
business name),
 license plate number
 registration number
 plate type)
Images of both a registration and motor vehicle registration renewal notice appear with indicates
of where the required information may be located. Each document may be viewed by either
clicking the buttons “View Sample Renewal Letter,” “View Sample Registration) or by clicking
directly on the image of the document they wish to see.
Once all required information has been entered, the customer will click “Submit”.
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A page will appear informing

the customer that their
registration information is
being loaded.
A response indicating the

vehicle information (year,
make, and model) and the
total amount due for the
renewal will display. The
customer will then click
“Continue” to move
forward.
If the system is unable to locate current proof of insurance on the Nebraska Insurance Database,
the customer may be provided the opportunity to submit proof online by uploading an image of
their proof of insurance for their county treasurer’s office to review and the accept or deny. For
additional information regarding this process, refer to Online Proof of Insurance, page 2-84.
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The customer then enters the

billing information and selects
check or credit card from the
payment options.
Credit card payment will add a

3% portal fee to the total
registration fees and taxes due
along with any handling fee the
county has requested.
A check payment will add a $3.00

portal fee to the total registration
fees and taxes due, along with any
handling fee the county has
requested.
Note: The customer’s email

address and phone number are not
shared outside of this application
and are for our official use only.
E-check Information Box
Credit Card Information Box
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Once the customer has entered

the payment information and
pressed enter, a final verification
screen is presented.
If all information is correct and

the payment amount is
acceptable to the customer they
click on “I Agree/Submit
Payment.”
If the customer does not wish to

proceed with the transaction,
they can click “I
Disagree/Cancel Order,” and
back out of the transaction.
Note: The customer can end the

transaction at any time in the
process before clicking the “I
Agree/Submit Payment” button.
The customer may then

print the receipt that
appears confirming the
completion of the online
process.
The option to renew the

registration of additional
vehicles due for renewal is
available or the customer
may exit the program.
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A confirmation email will also be sent to the customer. An example is below:
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:35 AM

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Nebraska DMV Online Vehicle Registration Receipt
Order ID Number: 3404

Vehicle Information: 1999 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER (FWD) GRAND VOYA
Amount Paid: $118.97
Order Processed: November 12 2008, 11:35:08 AM
Your payment has been received.

You will receive your new registration and license plate stickers
in the mail. This confirmation receipt does not replace the registration.
If you do not receive the registration within 5 business days from the
date of this receipt, please contact your county treasurer's office.
Eligibility
Not Eligible:
Vehicles that meet the following criteria are not eligible for online renewal:
 Truck Registration is for more than 27 tons (subject to HVUT requirements)

 Change of name, address, or registered weight
 Records with warnings, remarks or warrants
 Tax flag ≠ “R” (tax exempt, non-resident, military)
 Initial Six-month commercial registrations (payment of the 2nd half is allowed)
 Plate type =
→ All Dealer
→ Pearl Harbor Survivor (requires proof of current membership in the Nebraska Chapter of
the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association)
→ Amateur Radio (requires valid Amateur Radio license be submitted at renewal)
→ Camper Permits
→ Snowmobile Permits
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Eligible:
Valid Plate Types Used for Online Registration
AS/400 VTR Plate Type Plate Type Description

BU Bus
DV Disabled Veteran
GK Gold Star Family Message
GL Gold Star Family Numeric
HM Husker Message
HN Husker Numeric
MC Motorcycle
MH Recreational Vehicle
MT Minitruck
OP Organizational
PA Passenger
PL Paraplegic*
PM Message
PT Purple Heart
PW Ex-Prisoner of War
SE Special Mobile Equip
SI Special Interest Message
SN Special Interest Numeric
SW Soil & Water
TC Truck Commercial
TF Truck Farm
TL Truck Local
WC Watercraft
XF Trailer Farm
XT Trailer
*May not renew on line in a new plate series year - medical recertification is required.
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VTR (AS400) Daily Process
Processing Registrations:
The following procedures must be completed one time each workday, at a minimum. It is
preferable that the process is completed the first thing each morning.
Step 1
From the Main Registration Menu select 9 - Fleet Registration and enter.
If any online registrations are waiting

for processing, you will see these fleet
groups (sample fleet name: NE
ONLINE RENEWAL 12/04/14#01).
Display total and detail of the first

fleet group by entering 5 in the Opt
line in for that group and enter.
 If the number in fleet is 0,

press F23=Delete two times
to delete the fleet group.
 If the number in fleet is

greater than 0, press
F12=Cancel to return to the
fleet group list.
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Repeat this process for each fleet group displayed and make a note of the date of each fleet group
that contains registrations to be renewed.
Then F3=Exit back to the Main Registration Menu.
Step 2
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From the Motor Vehicle Registration Menu, select 13 - Supervisor Menu, and then 13 -
Change Operator ID.
 Type User ID and enter.
 Type over the pre-filled

Business Day with the date of
the first fleet group, tab to the
Site ID and type over the pre-
filled site with “NOL” and enter.
Press F3-Exit and return to Main Registration Menu.
Step 3
On the Main Registration Menu, select 9 - Fleet Registration and enter. Locate the fleet group
with the date that equals the business day entered in Step 2.
 Print the fleet group by placing a 6 on the Opt line for that group and enter.
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 A select printer box will display. Select the

registration printer where the registrations are to
be printed placing a 1 on the Opt line for that
printer and enter.
 The payment screen will

appear. Locate the total due for
this fleet group (on the right of the
display screen), type the total due
on the check line and enter. The
registrations will begin printing.
F3=Exit back to the Main Registration Menu.
Step 4
Change Operator ID.
 If there are additional fleet groups to be processed, type over the pre-filled Business Day
with the date of the next fleet group and hit enter.
F3=Exit back to Main Registration Menu.
Step 5
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the last fleet group is processed.
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Step 6
Change Operator ID.
 Type over the pre-filled Business Day with the business date currently being used for
when processing counter registrations. Tab to the Site ID and type over the pre-filled site
with the county Site ID (i.e. “C41”) and enter.
F3=Exit back to Main Registration Menu.
Balancing Daily Reports:
A Daily Balancing Report will need to be run for each date used for the processing of the online
registrations. These reports will then be used for comparison/balancing against the TPE reports
and for determining the deposit amounts that will be electronically made into each county bank
account.
Complete the following steps to run these reports at the end of each workday.
Step 1
From the Main Registration Menu select 10 - Reports Menu, then 8 - Daily Balancing Report.
Type the date corresponding to the first fleet group processed. To Site ID and type over the pre-
filled site with “NOL” and enter.
Step 2
Repeat Step 2 for each date corresponding to the fleet groups processed.
Step 3
Complete your normal process for printing reports.
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The Payment Engine (TPE)

TPE can be located by opening your internet browser and typing in the following address:
https://tpe2admin.cdc.nicusa.com/Nebraska/.
Step 1
Enter your unique username and password, click on “Sign-In.”
Step 2
Click on “Reports”
tab. A list of all
available reports
will appear.
Step 3
Click on the type

of report you want
to view, click on
“Single Day”,
“Single Month” or
“Custom”, enter
the “From” and
“To” dates and
click on “Next”.
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Invoice Item Summary Report

This report provides a total number of transactions and the total dollar amount of those
transactions for the period you have selected.
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Merchant Disbursement Report

This report provides the total dollar amount that was disbursed into the designated bank account,
on the specific date selected.
The chart on the following page explains the disbursement schedule for funds:
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Disbursement Schedule for Funds
Transaction Day Disbursement Day*
Sent for deposit the following

Thursday Tuesday

Friday

Saturday Wednesday

Sunday

Monday Thursday

Tuesday Friday

Wednesday Monday
*Disbursement occurs after 2 p.m. The funds may not be reflected in your account until the following morning.
Note: when there is a holiday, the disbursement will happen the next business day.
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Order Item Detail

This report provides a full listing of all transactions that occurred on the selected date.
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Specific Order Number Search

To access detailed information about a specific transaction, from the homepage of TPE, click on
“Search” tab, where you enter the order number and click on “Go.”
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Accounting procedures for online license plate renewal have been prescribed by the Nebraska
Auditor of Public Accounts (refer to Appendix page A-47).
Requests for a username or for issues related to a county username or password, payment, or
TPE reports should be directed to Nebraska.gov at [email protected] or by calling 1-800-
747-8177.
Customer Service Troubleshooting
The error messages displayed during the online registration process may lead to customer
questions. Following is a list of those error messages with information related to what research
may be done to provide information to customers regarding the messages.
 This vehicle record indicates that this vehicle is not subject to motor vehicle taxes. Annual
recertification of this tax status must be presented to the County Treasurer at time of renewal.
Please visit your local County Treasurer’s Office to complete this transaction.
• This error message will occur when the tax flag on a record is E (exempt), N (non-
resident) or M (military). A quick check of the record will confirm the tax flag. For
each of these tax flags (E, N or M), the vehicle owner is required to present evidence
of their ongoing qualification for tax exemption at each renewal.
 This vehicle record indicates that this vehicle has a current registered weight for more than
27 tons. Proof of compliance with the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax requirements must be
presented to the County Treasurer at time of renewal. Please visit your local County
Treasurer’s Office to complete this transaction.
• This error message will occur anytime the registered weight of a vehicle is greater
than 27 ton. The vehicle owner is required to present proof of compliance with the
HVUT requirements.
 This vehicle record indicates that the DMV does not currently have proof of a current, valid
insurance policy on file for this vehicle. Original proof of insurance must be presented to the
County Treasurer at time of renewal. Please visit your local County Treasurer’s Office to
complete this transaction.
• This error message will appear to the customers renewing registrations in those
counties that are not participants in Online Proof of Insurance (refer to page 2-84).
This message appears anytime the “insurance” box does during county processing of
a registration. Information provided to customers should include a description of the
insurance database process (refer to page 2-5) and questions should include:
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1. is their policy a commercial policy;

2. have they have recently changed insurance companies;
3. does the VIN on their vehicle match the VIN on their insurance card and on
their registration;
4. did they move to Nebraska from another state and if so, what state of
residency does their insurance company show for them;
If one of the following is does not pertain to the customer’s situation, they should be
referred to their insurance agent for further assistance.
 This vehicle record indicates that the County Treasurer has placed a notation on the record
that requires a visit to their office to complete renewal. Please visit your local County
Treasurer’s Office to complete this transaction.
• This error message will appear when a county has a flagged remark or warrant
appearing on a record. Be prepared to access the vehicle record on VTR and explain
to the customer what this remark or warrant is and why it appears on their record.
 This vehicle record indicates that special manual processing by the County Treasurer’s
Office is required to renew this vehicle. Please visit your local County Treasurer’s Office to
complete this transaction.
• This error message will appear any time that a warning appears with the registration.
This may be that a tax district is not present or that some other error is present on the
record. Be prepared to access the vehicle record on VTR and explain to the customer
why the record needed special processing.
 This vehicle record indicates that this vehicle is currently registered with a type of plate or
permit that is not currently available for renewal online. These plates/permits include Pearl
Harbor Survivor, Amateur Radio, Dealer, Camper and Snowmobile. Please visit your local
County Treasurer’s Office to complete this transaction.
• Pearl Harbor Survivor, Amateur Radio and Dealer plate holders are required to
provide evidence of qualification at each renewal; therefore, these plates cannot be
renewed online. Camper and snowmobile permits were not included for the online
processing because of their limited number and the special programming that would
have been required to account for the bi-annual renewal period.
 We are sorry you encountered an internal system error. Please try again.
• If the customer receives this error more than once and is not able to renew online,
please contact the DVR Help Desk and report it.
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 We are sorry the motor vehicle registration system is currently unavailable. Scheduled
maintenance is 3:00 – 5:00 am daily. If outside of this timeframe an unscheduled downtime
has occurred. Please return later.
• This message will display anytime that a county AS400 or the State AS400 are down.
It will also display anytime that there are communication failures between the State
and a county.
 The owner’s name entered does not match the name on the motor vehicle record for the
registration and plate number entered. The name appearing on the first line of the renewal
notice postcard or registration is the only name that may be entered. If this name is for an
individual, only the first name and last name should be entered. Please try again.
• The name entered as part of this process, must be the first name listed on the
postcard/registration/record. There is not room for multiple names and any name
other than the first listed will not pass through the name comparison process. For an
individual, first name and last name are all that can be entered into the appropriate
fields. For a business name, the complete name as it appears on line one of the
postcard/registration/record must be entered. This error may also appear if the name
has been incorrectly entered on the vehicle record (i.e. Smith,John entered as John
Smith, using a “B” name type instead of an “I” name type). It may be necessary for
the county to access the record and determine how the name appears on the record in
order to assist the customer.
 The owner’s name, plate number and registration number entered must all match. The
information must be entered as it appears on your renewal notice postcard or registration.
The name appearing on the first line of the renewal notice postcard or registration is the only
name that may be entered. If this name is for an individual, only the first name and last name
should be entered. Please try again.
• The plate and registration numbers entered as part of this process must match the
current registration record exactly. If the registration number has changed on the
registration record since printing of the postcard or registration it will cause this error
(corrected registration, etc.). The plate number must not contain any dashes, special
characters or spaces.
 This vehicle record indicates that this vehicle’s registration has been expired for one year or
more. Therefore, special manual processing by the County Treasurer’s Office is required to
renew this vehicle. Please visit your local County Treasurer’s Office to complete this
transaction.
• This error message will appear any time that the expired warning message appears
with the registration. Be prepared to access the vehicle record on VTR and explain to
the customer that payment of two or more years of registration fees is required.
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 This vehicle record indicates that this vehicle’s registration is not eligible for renewal at this
time. Vehicle registrations may only be renewed during their month of expiration and one
month prior to such time. Please revisit our online renewal process within the renewal
period.
• This error message will occur anytime the customer attempts to renew a registration
that is outside of its renewal period (or 30 days prior).
 According to our records, this registration has already been renewed using ClickRenew.
Please allow 5 business days for receipt of your renewed registration and license plate
stickers.
• If this error appears, a renewal record should either be appearing in a fleet group in
the county of registration or has already been processed and mailed. A check of the
vehicle record or any remaining fleet groups will provide renewal information.
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Online Proof of Insurance

The Online Proof of Insurance system is designed to allow customers renewing their
registrations via online registration renewal to submit proof of insurance if the system is unable
to locate current proof of insurance on the Nebraska Insurance Database. Customers in
participating counties are given the opportunity to submit their proof of insurance online by
uploading an image of their proof of insurance for the county to review and then accept or deny.
Customer Process:
When renewing a registration using the online renewal system the customer first enters the
information that allows the system to find their vehicle’s record and verify that current insurance
appears on the insurance database.
If current insurance is not found the system redirects the customer to the Online Proof of
Insurance system. The customer is notified the system was unable to find insurance and then
advised of the option to submit proof online.
The customer is instructed to select the proof of insurance from its location (i.e. hard drive of
their computer, their mobile device, etc.). Any proof in an electronic format may be uploaded.
Once they have located the proof they wish to submit they then click on the “Upload” button.
(Note: if the customer’s county treasurer is non-participating they will notified proof of
insurance could not be found and they will need to renew by mail or in person at their county
treasurer’s office).
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The customer is then instructed to review the image and make sure that the insurance displayed
is correct for the vehicle registration they are renewing, that it is current, and that the uploaded
image is clear and readable.
The customer must also attest to the fact that the image is a true image of their proof of insurance
and has not been altered or modified by clicking on the box before they can proceed. Once they
have completed the attestation they may proceed by clicking on the “Continue to Purchase
through Nebraska.gov” button.
The customer is then returned to the payment screen for the online registration renewal to
complete renewal process.
County Process:
Counties enroll in the Online Proof of Insurance system through the Department. Residents of
counties who choose not to participate will continue to be notified that they must renew in person
or by mail through their county treasurer’s office.
Once a county is enrolled, issues related to a county username or password should be directed
the Department through the DVR Help Desk. Issues related to the system may be addressed to
Nebraska.gov at [email protected].
The Online Proof of Insurance system may be accessed by participating counties at

https://www.clickdmv.ne.gov/regrenew/county/.
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If a county user forgets their Username they should contact the Department through the DVR
Help Desk.
If a county user forgets

their password, a new
system generated
password can be
requested by clicking on
the “Forgot my password”
button. The new
password is sent to the
user via email.
Logging into the County

Admin portion of the
system allows the user
access to all registration
renewals submitted with
electronic proof of
insurance for that county.
Records searches may be conducted by:

 Original Registration Number  Submitted Date Range
 Order ID  County User Name
 Status
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Searching by Original Registration Number or Order ID Number can target a specific record.
Selecting from five (5) available statuses allows the county user to search via a specific record
status. Available statuses are:
 Accepted
 Declined
 Pending (default status)
 Expired
 Error
Records returned based upon the search criterion are displayed in a table format. The Action
section of the table allows the county user to Review if the record is in a Pending status or View
if the record is in an Accepted, Declined, Expired or Error status.
Submitted Date Range searches returns records processed during the dates specified and a search
by County Use Name returns those records processed by a specific county user.
Once the pending

records are
returned the county
user clicks the
Review button to
access the order
information.
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After click “Review”

the system will display
the order information
and the proof of
insurance image for the
user to Accept or
Decline.
When a county declines an order because the proof of insurance submitted is not acceptable the
denial message that describes the reason for the denial should then be selected. This denial
message indicating the reason for the denial and confirmation that the registration renewal has
not been completed will be included in an email notification to the customer (refer to page 2-90).
Once the denial reason is

selected, the denial message
will be displayed along with a
comment box. Any
information in addition to the
denial message may be added
by the county user in the
Comment field. Note:
Information entered into the
comment field will appears
exactly as entered by the user.
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Be sure to review the comments carefully to ensure that they are professional and error free
before completing the process by clicking on the decline button. This will send the email to the
customer and cancel that registration renewal transaction.
Approval Email Example
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 12:18 PM
To: Swanson, Kurt
Subject: Nebraska DMV Online Vehicle Registration Receipt
Your renewal with proof of insurance submission will be reviewed at the Polk County Treasurer's office. If
your proof of insurance is readable and verified as valid, it will be approved and your registration renewal
will be processed (payment collected and registration and validation stickers mailed) and you will be
notified via email. If your proof of insurance is denied, you will be sent notification and an explanation for
the denial via email. This process will not take more than 3 business days.
If you do not receive notification within 5 business days from the date of this receipt, please contact your
County Treasurer's office. Your registration renewal is not complete until you receive your registration
and validation stickers.
Polk County Treasurer

Bob Laublaw
123 Anywhere Road
P.O. Box 314
Shelbyville, NE 68030
(402) 555-1212 ext 271
Order ID Number: 9619150

Vehicle Information: 2010 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 4MATIC
Nebraska.gov Total Authorized: $432.60

Merchant: NICUSA NI-NEDMV (This will appear on your payment statement)
Billed to Visa Card XXXX XXXX XXXX 0019

Order Authorized: December 5 2014, 12:18:10 PM
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

http://www.dmv.ne.gov/
Email [email protected]
Driver and Vehicle Records Division (402) 471-3918
Revised 12/2014
Denial Email Example
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 4:47 PM
To: Swanson, Kurt
Subject: Nebraska DMV Online Vehicle Registration - ACTION NEEDED
The document submitted with your Nebraska vehicle registration renewal on 09/22/2014 04:46
PM was reviewed and does not meet the requirements for acceptable proof of insurance. Your
registration renewal has not been completed. Please try again with proof of insurance
that follows the insurance requirements in Nebraska, or renew in person at the treasurer’s
office. Your account will not be billed for this incomplete renewal.
Bob Laublaw
Polk County Treasurer
123 Anywhere Road
P.O. Box 314
Shelbyville, NE 68030
68030-271
There is also an option to prevent the customer from attempting to renew online again in this
registration period. This may be enabled by checking the “Disable Retry Renewal” box below
the Comment field.
Proof of Insurance Denial Messages

The proof of insurance submitted with your Nebraska vehicle registration renewal
Unreadable on [completed date] was reviewed and deemed unreadable.
Your registration renewal has not been completed.
Please try again with a clearer document or photo of your proof of insurance or
renew in person at the treasurer’s office. Your account will not be billed for this
incomplete renewal.
[treasurer_ name]
[county_ name] County Treasurer
[address1] [address2]
[city], [state] [zip]
[phone]
Denial messages continued on next page
Revised 12/2014
The document submitted with your Nebraska vehicle registration renewal on

Invalid Document [completed date] was reviewed and does not meet the requirements for acceptable
Submitted proof of insurance.
The proof of insurance submitted must:
• Provide effective and expiration dates;

• Must be in effect on the dates of submission and review by this office;
• Must contain a vehicle identification number that matches the registration
you are renewing or a statement that the policy covers all owned vehicles;
• Policy number;
• Name of insured; and,
• Name of the insurance carrier.

Please try again with proof of insurance that follows the insurance requirements
outlined above, or renew in person at the treasurer’s office. Your account will not
be billed for this incomplete renewal.
[treasurer_ name]
[address1]
[address2]
[phone]
The proof of insurance submitted with your Nebraska vehicle registration renewal
Ins Co Not Licensed in on [completed date] indicates that your vehicle is insured by a carrier that is not
Nebraska licensed to conduct business in the State of Nebraska.
Please try again with proof of insurance from a carrier that is licensed to conduct
business in Nebraska or renew in person at the treasurer’s office. Your account will
not be billed for this incomplete renewal.
[treasurer_ name]
[phone]
Denial messages continued on next page
Revised 12/2014
It appears that the proof of insurance submitted with your Nebraska vehicle
Altered Document registration renewal on [completed date] has been corrected or altered.
Submitted
Please contact your insurance carrier to request a corrected, unaltered card and
resubmit or renew in person at the treasurer’s office. Your account will not be
billed for this incomplete renewal.
[treasurer_ name]
[phone]
Other
Open field for county user to place specific comments related to the
denial. Be careful that messages are professional and error free.
Your registration renewal has not been completed. Please try again with a
clearer document or photo of your proof of insurance or renew in person at the
treasurer's office. Your account will not be billed for this incomplete renewal.
[treasurer_ name]
[phone]
Revised 12/2014
Autocycles
VTR Quick Reference for Autocycle Plates

VTR Plate Type: AY VTR Plate Class: AY Number of Plates: 1
All autocycles that the owner is planning to register for use on public roads, must be titled (refer
to page 1-41 in the Titling Manual).
Proof of insurance is required at the time of registration (see page 2-5).
The registration fee, motor vehicle fee, and motor vehicle tax for autocycles are:

 Base Motor Vehicle Fee – based on MSRP (see page 6-9)
 Base Motor Vehicle Tax – based on MSRP (see page 6-8)
The operator of an autocycle is required to hold a class O operator license or learners permit.
Occupants of an autocycle are subject to seatbelt requirements and are not required to wear
helmets.
References: §60-309.01, §60-3,143

Revised 8/2015
QAS Pro Address Verification
QAS Pro is address verification software that enables users to identify proper addressing
structure, abbreviations, and valid addresses. This software is an invaluable resource for
ensuring that addresses entered in the system are consistent, accurate and valid.
This software is available in all county offices on State owned thin clients and is to be used with
all VTR processes where an address is entered.
The address verification software may be used to populate all address fields in all VTR
programs. The steps for using QAS Pro are as follows:
1. Place the cursor in the first space of the address line 1 field.
2. Preset Alt and “B” at the same time, the QAS screen will appear.
Revised 8/2015
3. Type the zip code and press enter. If the zip code is valid it will return the correct city. If no
city appears, verify that the correct zip code has been provided and entered correctly.
4. Begin typing the street name. As

you progress through the street name
you will see a list of street names in
the zip code area that matches your
entry. You may at any time select the
desired street by clicking on it (or
using the down arrow to highlight)
and pressing enter.
5. Begin typing the building number,

as you progress through the number
you will see a list of valid numbers
for the street in the zip code area
which match your entry. You may at
any time select the desired number by
clicking on it (or using the down
arrow to highlight) and pressing
enter.
Revised 8/2015
If an apartment or suite number is required, the available apartment/suite numbers will be

displayed next:
6. After selecting the correct building

number (if no apartment or suite
number is needed) or after selecting
the correct apartment or suite number,
press enter. The complete address
will then appear.
7. After reviewing the address

information to ensure accuracy,
press enter. The VTR address
will be populated with the
information displayed in the QAS
program.
Revised 8/2015
Additional information about QAS Pro
• The information displayed will be different depending on the address format. Continued use
will give you opportunities to see all of the possibilities.
• Use of QAS will reduce the keystrokes necessary to complete an address. Continued use
will result in this becoming a habit (especially entering the address backwards) which will
result in a decrease in time spent entering the address.
• Not all addresses will appear immediately in QAS. The database is updated frequently with
new addresses.
• Use of QAS will ensure better mail delivery for registrations and renewal notices.
• Use of QAS will ensure better accuracy when batching renewal notices in the same
envelope.
• QAS may be used in all VTR functions where an address is required – titling, assessment,
and registration (new, renewal, correction, etc.).
• The QAS function will type over an existing address. When using over top of an existing
address be sure to clear the fields in case the new address contains fewer characters than the
old address.
• There is a “Help” function available on the QAS window that may answer any questions
regarding functionality.
Revised 8/2015
Chapter 3 – Trailers – 3-1
ABC 123 Cabin Trailers 14-100

Mobile Home Plate Mobile Home Plate
(Alpha/Numeric)
VTR Plate Type: MH VTR Plate Class: MH Number of plates: 1
A cabin trailer is any trailer designed for living quarters and for being towed by a motor vehicle
and not exceeding one hundred two (102) inches in width, forty (40) feet in length, or thirteen
and one half (13.5) feet in height.
The trailer may exceed one hundred two (102) inches in width when the trailer includes an
appurtenance that extends no more than six (6) inches beyond the body of the vehicle.
An appurtenance includes an awning and its support hardware and any appendage that is
intended to be an integral part of the trailer and is installed by the manufacture or dealer. An
appurtenance does not include items temporarily affixed or attached to the exterior of the trailer
for purposes of transporting the trailer. The weight of any appurtenances is not included when
calculating the gross weight of the trailer.
A cabin trailer is required to be titled, but is exempt from vehicle inspection requirements. For
information regarding issuing a title for a cabin trailer, refer to the Titling Manual, page 13-4.
Fees - Cabin Trailer

Fund Registration Road Mt. Veh Trust Lic. Fund
1,000 lbs or less $17.80 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 9.00 $3.30 $ .50
< 2,000 - > 1,000 20.80 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 12.00 $3.30 $ .50
2000 lbs or more 23.80 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 15.00 $3.30 $ .50
Lost
Plate $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
The operator of a vehicle towing a cabin trailer may carry either the original or a copy of the
trailer registration certificate on the trailer or in the motor vehicle that is towing such trailer.
A Park Model Home is not considered a cabin trailer for registration purposes; therefore, is not
eligible for registration.
Revised 8/2015
Commercial Trailers 2-X4321

(Alpha/Numeric)
VTR Plate Type: XT VTR Plate Class: XC, SX Number of plates: 1
A commercial trailer is any trailer or semi-trailer that has a gross

weight, including load thereon, of more than nine thousand (9,000)
pounds and that is designed, used, or maintained for the transportation
of persons or property for hire, compensation, or profit or designed,
used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.
Commercial trailer does not include cabin trailers, farm trailers, fertilizer trailers, or utility
trailers.
Commercial trailers are registered for a fee of one dollar ($1.00).
Fees – Commercial Trailer

Trailer $9.80 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $3.30 $ .50
Lost
Plate $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
The operator of a vehicle towing a commercial trailer may carry either the original or a copy of
the trailer registration certificate on the trailer or in the motor vehicle that is towing such trailer.
References: §60-317, §60-3,150, §60-3,151(1)

Revised 7/2014
Farm Trailers
2-X4321
Farm Plate Farm Plate
(Alpha/Numeric)
Non-Alpha/Numeric VTR Plate Type: XT VTR Plate Class: XF, FX Number of plates: 1
Alpha/Numeric VTR Plate Type: XF VTR Plate Class: XF, FX Number of plates: 1
A farm trailer is a trailer or semitrailer belonging to a farmer or

rancher that is used wholly and exclusively to carry supplies to or
from the owner’s farm or ranch, used by the farmer or rancher to
carry his or her own agricultural products to or from storage or
market, or used by a farmer or rancher for hauling of supplies or
agricultural products in the exchange of services.
A farm trailer does not include a trailer being used when attached to a farm tractor. A trailer used
in that capacity is exempt from registration.
Farm trailers are not required to be titled, but may be titled at the option of the owner. To issue a
title for a farm trailer, refer to the Titling Manual, page 1-16.
The weight of a farm trailer is registered on the pulling unit unless the farm trailer is being towed
by a registered farm truck when, at the option of the registrant, the trailer may be registered as a
separate unit (refer to fee chart below). If the trailer is registered as a separate unit the registered
weight of the trailer must appear on the registration.
Fees – Farm Trailer

Trailer $9.80 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $3.30 $ .50

Trailer w/Farm Truck Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 See Fee Chart $3.30 $ .50
Lost
Plate $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
The operator of a vehicle towing a farm trailer may carry either the original or a copy of the
Reference: §60-324, §60-3,151(5)

Revised 7/2014
Farm Trailer with Farm Truck Fee Chart

Gross Gross Gross Vehicle
Vehicle WT Registration Vehicle WT Registration WT Registration
(lbs) Fee (lbs) Fee (lbs) Fee
2,000 3.00 16,000 24.00 30,000 45.00
4,000 6.00 18,000 27.00 32,000 48.00
6,000 9.00 20,000 30.00 34,000 51.00
8,000 12.00 22,000 33.00 36,000 54.00
10,000 15.00 24,000 36.00 38,000 57.00
12,000 18.00 26,000 39.00 40,000 60.00
14,000 21.00 28,000 42.00 40,001 or < 60.00 +*
*Add $3.00 for each 2,000 lbs over 40,000.
Tender trailers and trailers designed to haul seed, purchased in

bulk, to the field where it is transferred to the planter for actual
planting must be properly registered either farm or commercial,
unless they are being pulled by a farm tractor.
If a tender trailer is not designed to haul seed from one location

to another, it is exempt from registration.
Tender Trailer
Hay grinder trailers not designed to haul hay from one location
to another are exempt from registration.
Hay grinder trailers designed to haul hay from one location to

another must be properly registered either farm or commercial,
unless they are being pulled by a farm tractor.
Hay Grinder Trailer
For more information on power unit hay grinders refer to page 2-1.
For farm vehicles not registered because they are used exclusively on the farm, but must be
temporarily operated on public roads under eligible circumstances, refer to Farm Truck-Tractor
Semi-Trailer Permits on page 8-6.
Reference: §60-324, §60-3,151(5)

Revised 7/2014
Fertilizer Trailers
2-X4321
Fertilizer Trailer Plate Fertilizer Trailer Plate
(Alpha/Numeric)
VTR Plate Type: XT VTR Plate Class: XZ Number of plates: 1
A Fertilizer Trailer is any trailer, including gooseneck applicators or

trailers, designed and used exclusively to carry or apply agricultural
fertilizer or agricultural chemicals and having a gross weight, including
load thereon, of twenty thousand (20,000) pounds or less.
Fertilizer trailers over 20,000 pounds are registered according use. If the
trailer is owned by a farmer/rancher and used to haul their own fertilizer,
register the trailer farm. If not owned by a farmer/rancher, or the fertilizer is being hauled for
compensation, the trailer is registered commercial.
Fertilizer trailers are exempt from registration if towed by a tractor.
The registration fee for a fertilizer trailer is one dollar ($1.00).
Fees – Fertilizer Trailer

Fertilizer Trailer $9.80 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $3.30 $ .50
Lost
Plate $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
Self-propelled fertilizer spreaders designed to carry or apply fertilizer are

exempt from registration.
The registration certificate for a fertilizer trailer shall be kept at the principle place of business of
the owner of such trailer.
Reference: §60-3,151(6), §60-326

Revised 12/2014
Pole and Cable Reel

Trailers 2-X4321
Pole and Cable Reel Trailer Plate Pole and Cable Reel Trailer Plate
(Alpha/Numeric)
VTR Plate Type: XT VTR Plate Class: XP Number of plates: 1
Trailer used to haul poles and cable reels and that are owned and
operated exclusively by a public utility company are registered
at a fee based on two dollars ($2.00) for each one thousand
(1,000) pound load, or any fraction thereof. The load cannot
exceed sixteen thousand (16,000) pounds.
Fees – Pole and Cable Reel Trailers

Pole & Cable Reel Trailer Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 Refer to Chart $3.30 $ .50
Lost
Plate $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
Pole and Cable Reel Trailer Fee Chart

Load Capacity Registration Load Capacity Registration
(lbs) Fee (lbs) Fee
1,000 or less 2.00 9,000 18.00
2,000 4.00 10,000 20.00
3,000 6.00 11,000 22.00
4,000 8.00 12,000 24.00
5,000 10.00 13,000 26.00
6,000 12.00 14,000 28.00
7,000 14.00 15,000 30.00
8,000 16.00 16,000 32.00
The operator of a vehicle towing a pole and cable reel trailer may carry either the original or a
copy of the trailer registration certificate on the trailer or in the motor vehicle that is towing such
trailer.
For pole and cable reel trailers not owned and operated exclusively by a public utility company,
refer to Commercial Trailers, page 3-2.
References; §60-3,151(7)
Revised 12/2014
Utility Trailers 4-X321

Utility Trailer Plate Utility Trailer Plate
Alpha/Numeric Counties
VTR Plate Type: XT VTR Plate Class: XU Number of plates: 1
A utility trailer is a trailer with a gross weight, including the

maximum load, of nine thousand (9,000) pounds or less.
Utility trailers are not required to be titled, but may be titled at the
option of the owner (refer to Titling Manual, page 1-16).
To make application for registration of a utility trailer, the applicant must produce proof of
ownership in the form of one of the following:
 MSO or certificate of title

 Out-of-state registration
 Purchase agreement
 Bill of sale
The fee to register a utility trailer is $1.00 for each one thousand (1,000) pounds gross vehicle
weight up to and including nine thousand (9,000) pounds.
Fees – Utility Trailer

Trailer Varies $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 See Fee Chart $3.30 $ .50
Lost
Plate $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
Fees are submitted monthly, not later than the 25th day of the month following collection, to the Nebraska
State Treasurer through their County Documents website at
Utility Trailer Fee Chart

Gross Vehicle Weight Registration Gross Vehicle Weight Registration
(lbs) Fee (lbs) Fee
1,000 lbs or less 1.00 6,000 6.00
2,000 2.00 7,000 7.00
3,000 3.00 8,000 8.00
4,000 4.00 Over 8,000 but less
9.00
5,000 5.00 than 9,000
References; §60-358, 60-3,151(2)

Revised 12/2014
Units being towed that are not designed or used for carrying persons or property are exempt from
registration. This includes barbeque/smoker grills, wood chippers, log splitters, etc.
The operator of a vehicle towing a utility trailer may carry either the original or a copy of the
References; §60-358, 60-3,151(2)

Revised 12/2014
Towing
A utility trailer shall only be towed by:
 A properly registered passenger car;

 A properly registered commercial motor vehicle or apportionable vehicle;
 A properly registered farm truck;
 A properly registered local truck;
 A properly registered minitruck;
 A properly registered recreational vehicle;
 A properly registered motor vehicle which is engaged in soil and water conservation;
 A properly registered well-boring apparatus;
 A dealer-plated vehicle;
 A personal-use dealer-plated vehicle; or
 A properly registered bus;
A commercial trailer shall only be towed by:
 A properly registered motor vehicle which is engaged in soil and water conservation;
 A properly registered local truck;
 A properly registered well-boring apparatus;
 A personal-use dealer-plated vehicle;
 A properly registered bus; or
A farm trailer shall only be towed by a properly registered:
 Passenger car;
 Commercial motor vehicle;
 Farm truck; or
 Minitruck;
A fertilizer trailer shall only be towed by a properly registered:
 Passenger car;
 Commercial motor vehicle or apportionable vehicle;
 Farm truck; or
 Local truck;
References; §60-3,221
Revised 7/2014
A cabin trailer shall only be towed by a properly registered:
 Passenger car;
 Commercial motor vehicle or apportionable vehicle;
 Farm truck;
 Local truck;
 Minitruck;
 Recreational vehicle; or
 Bus;
A pole and cable reel trailer shall only be towed by a properly registered:
 Commercial motor vehicle or apportionable vehicle; or

 Local truck;
A dealer-plated trailer shall only be towed by:
 A properly registered passenger car;
 A properly registered minitruck; or
 A personal-use dealer-plated vehicle;
Vehicle Plate Type MH XU XF XC XZ XP XD AT

AP - apportioned Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y
BU - bus Y Y N Y N N N Y
MT –minitruck Y Y Y N N N Y N
PA – passenger Y Y Y N Y N Y N
PD – dealer/dealer personal N Y N Y N N Y Y
RV – motor home Y Y N N N N N N
SE – special mobile equip N Y N Y N N N Y
SW – soil & water N Y N Y N N N Y
TC – commercial truck Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
TF – farm truck Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
TL – local truck Y Y N Y Y Y N Y
References; §60-3,221
Revised 7/2014
ABC 123 14-750

Self-Propelled
Tow Dollies
(Alpha/Numeric)
VTR Plate Type: XT VTR Plate Class: XC, SX Number of plates: 1
While non-motorized tow dollies are exempt from registration (see

Motor Vehicles Exempt from Registration, page 2-1), self-propelled
tow dollies are not. A self-propelled tow dolly has an engine and
therefore assumes the designation of motor vehicle.
A self-propelled tow dolly must be titled (refer to the Titling Manual,

Certificate of Title - Motor Vehicle, page 1-12).
A self-propelled tow dolly is to be registered commercial for the weight of the dolly. If the dolly
is the actual pulling unit, it must be registered for the full weight of the dolly and any load
thereon.
For appropriate registration fees, refer to Commercial Motor Vehicles, page 2-19.
Revised 7/2014
Chapter 4 – Non-Resident – 4-1
5
Non-Resident
30-Day Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Non-Resident 30-Day Plates

VTR Plate Type: TD VTR Plate Class: TD Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Trailer – 1;
Motorcycle - 1
Non-Resident 30-Day License Plates are available to any person not a resident of Nebraska who
is the owner of a motor vehicle or trailer required to be registered in this state or any other state.
The plates are issued for the sole purpose of allowing the owner, their agent or employee, to
deliver a motor vehicle or trailer back to the purchaser’s home state or place of business. Motor
vehicles or trailers with such plates cannot be used to pull or transport a load.
Plates are obtained from the county treasurer in the county where the motor vehicle or trailer was
purchased or acquired. The applicant must present a properly assigned MSO or Certificate of
Title showing the purchaser’s out-of-state address and proof of insurance.
The temporary registration certificate must have the following information:
 name of the owner;
 description of the vehicle (i.e., year, make, model, VIN);
 place in Nebraska where the motor vehicle or trailer was purchased or acquired;
 out-of-state address where the vehicle is to be delivered;
 date and time of delivery (not to exceed thirty (30) days from the purchase date).
Fees – Non-Resident 30-Day License Plates

Motor Vehicle $20.10 $4.50 $2.00 $1.50 $5.00 $6.60 $ .50
Trailer/Motorcycle $16.80 $4.50 $2.00 $1.50 $5.00 $3.30 $ .50
VTR
Non-Resident 30-Day plates are issued through 5 - Untitled Assess & Register on the Motor
Vehicle Assessment menu. Refer to page A.3 (1) in the VTR Assessment Manual and page A.2
(1) in the VTR Registration Manual.
On the Untitled Assessment screen, enter the non-resident buyer’s name and out-of-state address.
USER ID
Tab down and enter the:
 Previous Title Number – number of Nebraska title assigned to the non-resident
 Plate Number – plate registered to the Nebraska seller
 Plate Type – plate type of the plate registered to the Nebraska seller
 Plate Year – series year of the plate registered to the Nebraska seller
Press enter. If the system is unable to find the record with the information you have entered,
enter the VIN/Hull number and Year of the vehicle to locate the correct record. Press enter.
Select the appropriate record from the Untitled Selection Summary screen.
On the Untitled Tax Assessment screen enter the appropriate District and your initials and press
enter.
A pop-up box will appear. Select

1 - New Registration and press enter
(this takes you to the Motor Vehicle
Registration program).
A pop-up box will appear indicating that proof of

insurance was not found.
Be sure to verify that the out-of-state purchaser has

valid insurance before issuing the Non-Resident 30-
Day registration and plate. Click on “OK.”
On the Registered Owners screen enter the Non-

Resident 30 Day Plate Number, Plate Type and Plate Year (plate year is current plate series) and
press enter.
A pop-up box will appear asking for the Plate Class followed by another pop-up box asking for
the Date of Acquisition.
Enter the date of sale indicated on the assigned title and press enter. The system will calculate
and update the Expiration Date to be 30 days after the acquisition date.
After entering the necessary information on the Registration screen, the system will update the
Tax Flag from “R” to “N” for Non-Resident and populate the fee fields. (Note: If the vehicle is a
motorcycle or trailer, be sure to adjust the plate fees to reflect one plate – not two.)
ANY COUNTY USE
F12=Cancel F24=More
Keys
Initial and press Enter and the registration will print.

E 0000000
Example of Non-Resident 30-Day Registration
Non-Resident Military Personnel

(Motor Vehicle Tax and Motor Vehicle Fee Exemption)
Active duty members of the United States Armed Forces serving in this state at a military base,
or any one of the various recruiting services in Nebraska, in compliance with military or naval
orders, and who have not established legal residence in Nebraska, may continue to operate their
vehicle(s) with current out-of-state license plates or may obtain current Nebraska license plates
and be exempt from motor vehicle tax and motor vehicle fee.
Armed Forces - defined as:
Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Coast Guard
Active duty: defined as full-time duty in the active military service of the United States. This
includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, and attendance, while in the active military
service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military
department concerned. This definition does not include full-time National Guard duty.
Legal residence: defined as the establishment of a permanent home, where the active duty
military individual is habitually present and where, when they depart, there is intent to return.
Registration to vote or payment of income tax in Nebraska is considered evidence of the intent of
a person to establish legal residence in this state.
To qualify for the issuance of a registration and license plates as non-resident military personnel,
the applicant must be able to furnish to the county treasurer of the county in Nebraska where
they reside the following:
 The end of month Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) (refer to appendix page A-14)
dated within the last thirty (30) days that has a future date in the “ETS” box (service end
date) and a state other than Nebraska indicated in the “ST” box on the “State Taxes” line;
OR
 A letter from the applicant’s commanding officer attesting to the applicant’s non-resident
active duty military status.
AND
 Legal evidence of ownership issued in their name, or a certified photocopy in the form of
one of following:
• Assigned foreign Certificate of Title;
• Nebraska Certificate of Title;
• Manufacturer's Statement of Origin;
• Importer's Certificate;
• License Registration Certificates.
References: §60-3,185, §60-3,190, DMV Revised Policy Statement – Tax Exempt Vehicles
and Appropriate License Plates, March 15, 2006, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Upon satisfactory proof of non-resident active duty military status, all privileges applicable to
non-resident active duty military personnel also apply to the spouse of military personnel.
 Vehicle titled and registered in state of residence: If the military person’s

vehicles are currently titled and registered in their state of legal residence, there is
no requirement that they title and register in Nebraska. In this circumstance it is
important to remind them to carry their military identification with them at all
times while operating the vehicle so they can verify military status.
 Vehicle titled in state of residence – registered in Nebraska - If the military

person’s vehicles are titled in another state, they may elect to register in Nebraska.
In this situation, they are exempt from motor vehicle tax and motor vehicle fees.
 Vehicle titled and registered in Nebraska - Non-resident active duty military

may elect to both title and register their vehicle in Nebraska. Again, they are
exempt from motor vehicle tax and motor vehicle fees.
Non-resident active military are NOT exempt from registration fees.
Military personnel are not eligible for a refund of registration fees unless the vehicle is sold and
the plates and registrations are surrendered.
Vehicles where the owner or co-owner is a resident of this state are not eligible for the motor
vehicle tax and motor vehicle fee exemption.
VTR:
If an eligible applicant wishes to register only, refer to Untitled Assess and Register, page 12-24.
If an eligible applicant wishes to both title and register, refer to One Stop, page 12-1.
With the issuance of a registration for those who qualify for non-resident active military, you
must be sure to enter the appropriate Tax Flag (M – Military) on the Tax Assessment screen to
ensure the system applies the proper motor vehicle tax and motor vehicle fee exemptions.
References: §60-3,185, §60-3,190, DMV Revised Policy Statement – Tax Exempt Vehicles
and Appropriate License Plates, March 15, 2006, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Non-Resident Passenger Vehicles
Non-Residents gainfully employed or present in the State of Nebraska and who own a vehicle
that is properly registered in their home state and displays the appropriate license plates, may
operate the vehicle in the this state for thirty (30) days without registering the vehicle and paying
vehicle taxes and fees in this state.
After they have been present in Nebraska for thirty (30) or more continuous days they must title
and register the vehicle in the same manner as a resident of this state.
The exception is if Nebraska has reciprocity (a cooperative exchange of rights and privileges)
with the home state of the registered owner. Reciprocity is limited to passenger plated vehicles.
The plates from the reciprocal state will be valid in Nebraska until they expire.
After the plates from the reciprocal state expire, the owner of the vehicle is required to properly
title and register the vehicle in Nebraska.
Nebraska currently shares reciprocity with the States of North Carolina and Wyoming.
Reference: §60-366, Motor Carrier Services Reciprocity Manual

Non-Resident Students
Individuals attending an accredited post-secondary school in Nebraska as a full-time student (at

least 12 credit hours or certified as full-time in a graduate program), and whose vehicles are
currently registered in their home state, are not required to title and register their vehicle in
Nebraska while they retain their full-time student status.
Students should have their Student Identification Cards in their possession at all times when
operating the motor vehicle so they may provide evidence of their full-time student status.
Non-Resident Trucks, Buses and

Trailers
Non-resident owners of trucks, buses and trailers, who are gainfully employed in this state and
operating a motor vehicle or towing a trailer in this state, are required to register in the same
manner as residents of this state.
The exception is if their state of legal residence grants immunity from such requirements to
residents of this state operating a motor vehicle or towing a trailer in that state.
Non-resident owners of trucks, buses and trailers registering as non-residents are not required to
obtain a Nebraska title, but the truck, bus or trailer must be properly titled and registered in the
state of the owner’s legal residence.
Application for registration is made in the county where the truck, bus or trailer is domiciled or
where the owner conducts a bona fide business.
Registration fees and taxes must be paid for a full registration period. The registration period
begins on the date of application.
 Non-resident owner must show proof of current registration in their state of legal
residence;
 Non-resident must show proof of insurance that meets Nebraska requirements.
 tax district is the district where the larger part of the non-resident owner’s work is
performed;
 registration will indicate the out-of-state address;
Once the Nebraska registration and plates are issued, the truck, bus or trailer must display plates
from both Nebraska and the state of legal residence.
Registrants are entitled to a fifty percent (50%) refund of motor vehicle tax, motor vehicle fee
and registration fees if plates, registration and validation decals are surrendered to the county of
registration within ninety (90) days of the date of initial issuance. There is no refund after the
third month of the vehicle registration period.
References: §60-366, §60-367, §60-398

Chapter 5 – Fees – 5-1
Registration Fees
County treasurers act as agents for the Department in the collection of all motor vehicle taxes,
motor vehicle fees and registration fees.
Fees for the registration of motor vehicles and trailers are paid to the county treasurer in the
county where the motor vehicle or trailer has situs.
Failure to remit the amount due on the date required will result in interest charges assessed by
the State Treasurer starting from the date payment is due until the date payment is received.
Please refer to the page of the specific vehicle type for information regarding specific registration
fees for that vehicle.
References: §60-3,140, §60-3,141

Fees in Addition to Registration Fees

In addition to the registration fees and taxes collected for motor vehicles and trailers, the
following fees are also collected each time a registration is issued:
 $2.00 credited to the DMV Cash Fund [DMV/Registration (Line 5)];
 $1.50 credited to the Recreation Road Fund [Recreation Road (Line 9)];
 .50 credited to the Emergency Medical Systems Operation Fund [Emergency Med
Sys Oper Fund (Line 18)].
 $1.50 credited to the County General Fund ($4.50 if a non-resident

registration);
 $3.30 per plate whenever a new, duplicate or replacement plate is issued,

credited to the Highway Trust Fund [Hiway Trust Lic. Plate Fee (Line
#11)].
These fees are submitted monthly not later that the 25th day of the month following collection to
the Nebraska State Treasurer through their County Documents website at:
Reference: §60-3,142, §60-3-156 §60-1513, §39-1390, §71-51,103

Motor Vehicle Fee

A Motor Vehicle Fee is imposed on all motor vehicles registered for operation in this state. It is
assessed at the time of initial registration and annually thereafter.
Motor vehicles which are exempt from motor vehicle tax (refer to page 6-5) are also exempt
from motor vehicle fee.
Motor vehicle fee is calculated by multiplying the Base Fee, assigned by statute, multiplied by
the fraction which corresponds to the age category of the vehicle. The base fee is then adjusted as
the vehicle ages (refer to the Motor Vehicle Fee Calculation table on page 6-9.)
The county retains one percent (1%) of the motor vehicle fee for costs and remits the remainder
to the State Treasurer to the Motor Vehicle Fee Fund [Motor Vehicle Fee Fund (line 13)].
The State Treasurer distributes all funds in the Motor Vehicle Fee Fund as follows:
 Fifty percent (50%) to the county treasurer in each county in amounts in the same
proportion as the most recent allocation received from the Highway Allocation Fund;
 Fifty percent (50%) to the treasurer of each municipality in the amounts in the same
proportion as the most recent allocation received from the Highway Allocation Fund.
To properly distribute motor vehicle fees, counties are also required to provide a motor vehicle
registration breakdown in the same manner as with the General Document report. Information
for completion of this report is obtained by running the Motor Vehicle Registration Count List
(refer to page 10-12)
All receipts by counties and municipalities from the Motor Vehicle Fee Fund shall be used for
road, bridge, and street purposes.
Reference: §60-391, §60-3-190

Motor Vehicle/Alternative
Fuel Tax
Motor vehicle fuel tax for motor vehicles is Valid Fuel

Description
Types
assessed and paid by the consumer at the time the
A Alcohol
fuel is purchased. B Bi-fuel (gas and electric)
C Convertible (primary gasoline)
Motor vehicles are exempt from motor vehicle fuel D Diesel
tax when the fuels are used for agricultural, E Electric
quarrying, industrial, and other non-highway use. F Flexible or Compressed Natural Gas
G Gas
N Not Applicable
Vehicles powered by an alternative fuel (electric, P Propane
solar power and any other source of energy used to
power a motor vehicle that is not addressed in the motor fuel laws) is assessed a fee of seventy-
five dollars ($75.00). This fee is assessed at the time the vehicle is first registered and again
each time the registration is renewed.
The fee is credited to the Highway Trust Fund [Hiway Trust Mt. Veh. Registration (Line 10)]
and is submitted monthly not later than the 25th day of the month following collection to the
Nebraska State Treasurer, along with other registration fees, through their County Documents
website at: https://www.treasurer.state.ne.us/CountyDocs/login.asp.
Reference: §60-3-191
Revised 8/2015
Postage and Handling

County treasurers may charge postage and handling fees in an amount not more than the actual
cost of postage and handling for the specific items mailed to the registrant.
Caution: When running your monthly renewal notice data any postage and handling fees must
be properly entered prior to running 8 – Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing program.
To enter postage and handling fees, from the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, enter 13 –
Supervisor Menu. From the Supervisor Menu enter 3 – Change Defaults.
Any County
John Smith, Any County Treasurer

123 Main Street
Box 0000
Any City 68509 4789
402 555 5555
12345
.50
The amount indicated is for the purpose of providing an example.
Non-Plate Issuance Year Plate Issuance Year
Non-plate issuance year - key the fees New plate issuance year - key the fees in
in the “Reg & Sticker Fee” field. the Passenger Plate, Truck Plate, and
Trailer Postage Fee fields. Press enter.
If, after the postage and handling default has been established, you have a walk in customer
who wishes to renew, the postage and handling fee may be suppressed for that transaction.
Reference: 60-3,141
User ID
Any County
Bring up the
registration to be
renewed. To
suppress the postage
and handling fee,
press F5= Zero
Handling Fee.
Any County User ID
The system will

suppress the
postage and
handling fee and
recalculate the
total owed for
that registration.
In the alternative, the postage and handling fee may be removed from the defaults after
processing the renewal notices and manually added for renewals received via the mail by
pressing F10 = Open Fees.
Reference: 60-3,141
Chapter 6 – Taxes – 6-1
Refunds and Credits

The owner of a motor vehicle or trailer is eligible to apply for a refund or credit of the unused
portion of their registration fees, motor vehicle taxes, and motor vehicle fees, if the status of
their vehicle has changed due to:
 Transfer of ownership;
 Loss of possession because of fire, theft, dismantlement, or junking;
 For leased vehicles, upon termination of the lease;
 An insurance company has acquired a salvage vehicle through a total loss
settlement and a salvage title has been issued;
 Change in situs (re-registration of the vehicle in another state);
 Whenever a type or class of motor vehicle previously registered is
subsequently declared by legislative act or court decision to be illegal or
ineligible to be operated on the public roads and is no longer subject to
registration fees and taxes.
In each situation, the amount of the refund or credit will be based on the number of unexpired
months remaining in the registration period as determined by the date the change of status took
place. This date is determined in the following manner:
Type of Change Determination Date

Transfer/Loss Date of transfer or loss
Lease Date of termination
Salvage Date vehicle was damaged
Change in Situs Date new registration issued
Court Decision Date decision rendered
Legislative Act Date Act takes effect
No refunds are to be issued if the amount is less than $2.00. The VTR system is not
programmed to clear these fields so you will need to open the fields and zero the amounts.
There is no credit issued if the vehicle was damaged or taken out of service during the same
month that the registration expires.
References: §60-395, §60-397, §60-398, §60-3,212

Revised 12/2012
Transfer of Ownership/Loss of Possession
The applicant must apply for the refund or credit within sixty (60) days of the vehicle’s transfer
of ownership. To apply for a refund or credit the applicant must submit the following to the
county treasurer in the county where the registration was issued:
 A properly completed Application for Refund (see appendix page A-15);

 Vehicle’s registration, license plates and validation decals.
If the applicant has lost possession due to theft and the VTR system does not show a stolen flag
on the vehicle, a police report is required to process a refund or credit. Note that for a stolen
vehicle:
 The registration refund is not reduced for a lost plate charge;

 A credit may be reduced for a lost plate charge but if so, the applicant is not
required to pay the plate fee for the new plates;
Leased Vehicles
Upon termination of a lease agreement, whoever paid motor vehicle registration fees and taxes
may make application to the county where the registration was issued for a refund or credit of the
unused portion of the registration fees, motor vehicle taxes, and motor vehicle fees. The
applicant must submit:
 A properly completed Application for Refund;

 Vehicle’s registration, license plates and validation decals.
Salvage
In the event a salvage branded title has been issued as a result of an insurance company acquiring
the vehicle through a total loss settlement, the prior owner of the vehicle must apply to the
county where the registration was issued for a refund within sixty (60) days of the date of
settlement and the refund is calculated from the date the vehicle was damaged. There is no
credit issued if the vehicle was damaged or taken out of service during the same month that the
registration expires.
The applicant must submit:
 A properly completed Application for Refund;

 The vehicle’s registration, license plates, and validation decals.
References: §60-395, §60-397, §60-398, §60-3,212

Revised 12/2012
Non-Resident Trucks
Non-resident truck owners may obtain a refund of fifty (50) percent of the original license fees if
the refund is applied for within ninety (90) days from the date of issuance. There is no refund
after the third month of the vehicle’s registration period.
To apply for a refund the owner must submit the following to the county treasurer in the county
where the registration was issued:
 The vehicle’s registration, license plates, and validation decals.
Snowmobiles
The owner of a snowmobile is eligible to apply for a refund of the unused portion of their
registration fees if the status of the snowmobile has changed due to:
 Transfer of ownership;
 Loss of possession because of fire, theft, dismantlement, or junking;
In each situation, the amount of the refund will be based on the number of unexpired months
remaining in the registration period as determined by the date the change of status took place.
This date is determined in the following manner:
Type of Change Determination Date

Transfer/Loss Date of transfer or loss
To apply for a refund the applicant must submit the following to the county treasurer in the
county where the registration was issued:
 A properly completed Application for Refund (be sure type of change indicated
meets snowmobile eligibility);
 The snowmobile registration.
Disabled Vehicle Credit
Vehicle owners may be eligible to apply for a disabled vehicle credit for the unused portion of
their registration fee, motor vehicle tax, and motor vehicle fee if their vehicle has been disabled
and as a result is taken out of service and ownership has not changed.
For specific procedures to process a disabled motor vehicle credit, refer to Disabled Motor
Credit, page 6-10.
References: §60-395, §60-397, §60-398, §60-3,212

Revised 12/2012
VTR - Refund Process
The refund process on VTR is a function used to refund taxes and/or fees for a vehicle where the
owner has lost possession of the vehicles and the old plates are not being transferred to another
vehicle.
For specific procedures to process a refund, refer to Refund Registration, page 12-47.
VTR - Credit Process
The refund process is not the proper procedure when a vehicle has been traded in on a new
vehicle and the new vehicle is presented for registration with time remaining on the trade-in
vehicle’s registration fees and taxes. In that circumstance you will use the attach credit
procedure for that transaction.
For specific procedures to process a credit, refer to Credit Process, page 12-51.
For apportionable vehicles with a county registration that have registered as an apportioned
vehicle through the Motor Carrier Services Division, refer to page 2-29.
References: §60-395, §60-397, §60-398, §60-3,212

Revised 12/2012
Motor Vehicle Tax

Motor vehicle tax is imposed on all vehicles except those specifically exempted by statute (refer
below). It is assessed at the time of initial registration and annually thereafter until the vehicle
reaches fourteen (14) years of age or more as determined by the model year of the vehicle.
Motor vehicle tax is calculated using the Manufacturer’s Suggest Retail Price (MSRP) of the
vehicle. The MSRP of a vehicle is set by the manufacturer and cannot be changed. Once the
MSRP of the vehicle is determined, a base tax is assigned to that specific MSRP range and motor
vehicle tax is assessed. The base tax is then adjusted as the vehicle ages (refer to the Motor
Vehicle Tax Calculation Table on page 6-7).
Motor vehicle tax is distributed in the following manner:
After 1% is retained by the county treasurer, the remaining motor vehicle tax proceeds are
allocated as follows to each county, local school system, school district, city, and village in the
tax district in which the motor vehicle has situs:
 22% is allocated to the county;

 60% is allocated to the local school system or school district;
 18% is allocated to the city or village, except that:
a. if the tax district is not in a city or village 40% is allocated to the county and;
b. in counties containing a city of the metropolitan class, 18% is allocated to the
county and 22% to the city or village.
The following vehicles are exempt from motor vehicle tax:
 Motor vehicles owned or leased and used by the following:

• City or Village of this State;
• County;
• Civil Air Patrol;
• Federal Land Banks – issued regular license plates;
• Irrigation Districts – required to pay all motor vehicle registration fees – issued
regular license plates;
• Natural Resource Districts – required to pay all motor vehicle registration fees –
issued regular license plates;
• Public Power Districts – required to pay all motor vehicle registration fees –
issued regular license plates;
• Public School Districts;
• Rural Fire Protection Districts;
• Entities formed pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, the Joint Public
Agency Act, or any municipal public body or authority used in operating a public
passenger transportation system;
References: §60-3,184 - §60-3,189, §77-202(1), (c), and (d), DMV Policy Statement of
March 15, 2006 Revised 12/2014
• State of Nebraska;
• United States government
 Motor vehicles owned by a member of the United States Armed Forces who is not a
resident of Nebraska but is serving in this State in compliance with military orders;
 One motor vehicle owned and used for the personal transportation by an honorably
discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces with a disability or blindness
recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs and who has applied and received
approval for the exemption (refer to page 6-16 for additional information);
 Motor vehicles owned by a Native American who is registering at a location within the
boundaries of a reservation in Nebraska (refer to page 6-18 for additional information).
(Note: This exemption does not apply to vehicles that a Native American has leased or
rented and does not exempt license and registration fees.)
 Motor vehicles owned and used exclusively by:
• Agricultural or horticultural societies;
• Educational organizations;
• Religious organizations;
• Charitable organizations; or,
• Cemetery organizations;
(refer to page 6-14 for additional information)
 Trucks, truck-trailers, trailers, semi-trailers, or combinations registered under IRP.
References: §60-3,184 - §60-3,189, §77-202(1), (c), and (d), DMV Policy Statement of
March 15, 2006 Revised 12/2014
MSRP Table for passenger cars, vans, Motor Vehicle Tax Calculation Table
motorcycles, autocycles, utility vehicles and
light duty trucks w/GVWR of 7 tons or less.
Disabled Motor Vehicle Tax Credit

Vehicle owners may be eligible to apply for a disabled vehicle credit for the unused portion of
their registration fee, motor vehicle tax, and motor vehicle fee if their vehicle has been disabled
and as a result is taken out of service and ownership has not changed.
Applicants for the disabled motor vehicle tax credit must apply no later than sixty (60) days
following the date the vehicle was disabled. There is no credit issued if the vehicle was damaged
or taken out of service during the same month that the registration expires.
This is a credit not a refund. The applicant will receive no direct refund or payment.
To apply for the credit, the applicant must submit to the County Treasurer in the county where
the vehicle is registered:
 A properly completed Application for Disabled Vehicle Credit (see appendix page A-16);
 The vehicle’s registration, license plates, and validation decals (if the applicant is unable
to surrender the registration, plates and validation decals, they must provide an affidavit
to the County Treasurer explaining why).
The county treasurer will calculate the amount of unused motor vehicle tax, motor vehicle fee
and registration fee, and enter those amounts in the appropriate place on the application. The
county treasurer then completes in full the County Treasurer-Motor Vehicle Fee/Motor Vehicle
Tax portion of the application and forwards the application to the State Treasurer’s office at the
address below:
Nebraska State Treasurer

State Capitol, Room 2003
PO Box 94788
(402) 471-2455
The State Treasurer will authorize the Registration Fee credit portion of the application and
forward a copy of the completed Application for Disabled Vehicle Credit to the applicant.
The applicant must then present the approved Application for Disabled Vehicle Credit to the
county treasurer in the county where the credit was issued anytime within one (1) year from the
date of approval indicated on the application.
When applying a credit from the approved Application for Disabled Vehicle Credit, you will
enter the date the vehicle was taken out of service and override the sixty (60) day message. VTR
will calculate the amount recorded on the application.
Storage and Non-Use
The Storage and Non-Use waiver is available for a motor vehicle or trailer that has not been at
any time driven or used on any highway within Nebraska and has been stored and not used at any
time in this state for at least a full registration period.
Once eligibility is established, the applicant is not required to pay the registration fees and taxes
for any registration period during the time the motor vehicle or trailer was stored and not used.
Motor vehicles and trailers that have been operated on private property during the registration
period(s) for which the applicant is claiming storage and non-use are not eligible.
A registration period begins:
 if ownership has transferred – from the date of title of the motor vehicle or trailer;
 if ownership has not transferred – from the expiration of the last registration period for
which the motor vehicle or trailer was registered.
A registration period ends:
 the first day of the month one year from the month of the last registration issuance.
(While a registration does not become delinquent until the first day of the month
following the month of expiration, because expiration is defined as the first day of the
month that is the end of the registration period.)
The applicant must present a properly completed and notarized Affidavit for Storage and Non-
Use (see appendix A-19) explaining when, where, and for how long the vehicle was stored.
Once the Affidavit has been reviewed and approved the registration may be issued. The
registration period for the new registration begins on the day the registration is issued and
expires on the first day of the month one year from the date of issuance and becomes delinquent
on the last day of the month one year from the date of issuance.
If evidence becomes available that there has been use of the motor vehicle or trailer during a
period when storage and non-use is claimed (i.e. accumulated mileage on the odometer that has
no valid explanation, etc.), this evidence may provide reasonable grounds for the county
treasurer to deny the request for storage and non-use. If the request is denied, the applicant is
required to pay all registration fees beginning from the date the title was issued for a transfer of
ownership and from the date of the vehicle’s last registration expiration if ownership has not
transferred, to the present registration period.
References: §60-362, §60-392, §60-3,159

VTR
The specific dates indicated by the applicant on the Affidavit for Storage and Non-Use form
must cover a full registration period. Verify that the vehicle has been stored for a full registration
period by checking the expiration of the vehicle registration. This is done from the Motor
Vehicle Registration menu by selecting 12 - Registration Identification.
The registration for the vehicle that has been stored or not used for a full registration period
should be deleted. First verify the status of the registration record using the following steps
starting in the Motor Vehicle Registration menu and then 13 - Supervisor Menu; 5 - Manual
Registration; 8 - Manual Change.
If the record does not show that it has already been deleted, go to 13 - Supervisor Menu; 6 -
Delete Registration and delete the registration.
The new registration period will start on the date the registration generated from the Affidavit for
Storage and Non-Use is issued and expires on the first day of the month one year from the date
of issuance and becomes delinquent on the last day of the month one year from the date of
issuance.
From the Motor Vehicle Registration screen, select 6 - Assess and Register. Press
F9= Registration Identification to bring up the search screen. Enter the title number or VIN
and Year as the search criteria. The message “Registration(s) found have already been assessed”
will appear at the bottom of the screen.
ANY COUNTY (USER ID)
References: §60-362, §60-392, §60-3,159

Press F9=Search state DB. The screen will look the same, but now you are able to select the
record by entering a 1 on the Opt line. You will now be in the Assessment record. The
expiration date will be generated by the system. It will be defaulted from the acquisition date
that appears on the record, but the expiration dates can be established for the timeframe required.
Change the Last expired date to the current month and year. Change the Expires date to one
year later. By filling in the Last expired date, the system will not ask for back taxes on the
vehicle.
ANY COUNTY (USER ID)
Continue to New Registration to issue the registration.
References: §60-362, §60-392, §60-3,159

Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption for Organizations

A motor vehicle tax exemption is available for motor vehicles owned and used exclusively by a
qualified organization or society.
To qualify the society or organization must be:
 owned and used exclusively for agricultural and horticultural societies;
 owned by educational, religious, charitable, or cemetery organizations, or any

organization for the exclusive benefit of any such educational, religious, charitable , or
cemetery organization, and used exclusively for educational, religious, charitable, or
cemetery purposes, when such property is not:
i. owned or used for financial gain or profit to either the owner or user;
ii. used for the sale of alcoholic liquors for more than twenty hours per week;
iii. owned or used by an organization which discriminates in membership or
employment based on race, color, or national origin.
For purposes of the motor vehicle tax exemption:
 An educational organization is defined as:

a. an institution operated exclusively for the purpose of offering regular courses with
systematic instruction in academic, vocational, or technical subjects or assisting
students through services relating to the origination, processing, or guarantying of
federally reinsured student loans for higher education; or,
b. a museum or historical society operated exclusively for the benefit and education of
the public.
 A charitable organization is defined as:

a. an organization operated exclusively for the purpose of the mental, social, or physical
benefit of the public or an indefinite number of persons.
Eligible applicants must file a completed Department of Revenue Form 457 (refer to appendix
page A-18), with the county treasurer in their county of residence not more than fifteen (15) days
before and not later than thirty (30) days after the registration date of the motor vehicle.
Federal Land Banks such as Farm Credit Services of America are exempt from motor vehicle tax
by Federal directive. They are not required to submit a Form 457 to receive the exemption.
The date of registration is the first day of the month in the vehicle’s month of expiration. If the
vehicle is a new purchase the acquisition date of the vehicle is used and the application must be
filed within thirty (30) days of purchase. If an applicant fails to apply within the time period
defined by statute, they must wait until the next registration renewal period to apply.
References: §60-3,185, §60-3,189, §77-202(1)(c), §77-202(1)(d); DMV Policy Statement of

March 15. 2006
Applicants who are approved for the motor vehicle tax exemption are issued tax-exempt
license plates.
The motor vehicle tax exemption must be renewed annually not sooner than the first day of the
last month of the registration period and not later than the last day of the registration period. The
process for renewal is the same process that was used with the initial application.
The county treasurer will review the Form 457 and recommend exempt or non-exempt status to
the county board of equalization within twenty (20) days of receipt.
The county board of equalization, after a hearing, will then approve or deny the exemption using
the law and rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the Tax Commissioner within
thirty days after the hearing and notify the applicant and the county treasurer within seven (7)
days after the date of the decision.
The decision may be appealed to the Tax Equalization and Review Commission within thirty
(30) days after the final decision.
For more information regarding Form 457, the law and rules and regulations adopted and
promulgated by the Tax Commissioner, and the appeal process to the Tax Equalization and
Review Commission, contact:
Nebraska Department of Revenue

PO Box 94818
402.471.2971
www.revenue.ne.gov
References: §60-3,185, §60-3,189, §77-202(1)(c), §77-202(1)(d); DMV Policy Statement of

March 15. 2006
Motor Vehicle Tax Credit for

Disabled American Veterans
A motor vehicle tax exemption is available to veterans of the United States Armed Forces who
were discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable or general (under
honorable conditions) and whose disability or blindness is recognized by the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs.
For purposes of the motor vehicle tax exemption, disabled is defined as a veteran:
 who has lost the use of, or has undergone amputation of, two or more extremities, or has
undergone amputation of one or more extremities and has lost the use of one or more
extremities; or
 whose vision is so impaired as to seriously limit his or her ability to engage in the
ordinary vocations and activities of life.
The exemption may be used for one (1) motor vehicle owned and used for his or her personal
transportation.
Eligible applicants must file a completed Department of Revenue Form 453 (refer to appendix
page A-19), with the county treasurer in their county of residence not more than fifteen (15) days
before and not later than thirty (30) days after the registration date of the motor vehicle. A
certificate from the Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the applicant’s disability must
be attached to the Form 453.
The date of registration is the first day of the month in the vehicle’s month of expiration. If the
vehicle is a new purchase the acquisition date of the vehicle is used and the application must be
filed within thirty (30) days of purchase. If an applicant fails to apply within the time period
defined by statute, they must wait until the next registration renewal period to apply.
The county treasurer will review the Form 453 and the certification from the Department of
Veterans Affairs and approve or deny the application. The county treasurer must notify the
applicant of their decision within twenty days (20) of receiving the application.
Applicants who are approved for the disabled American veteran motor vehicle tax
exemption are issued regular license plates.
Reference: §60-3,189
The motor vehicle tax exemption must be renewed annually not sooner than the first day of the
last month of the registration period and not later than the last day of the registration period. The
process for renewal is the same process that was used with the initial application.
If the county treasurer denies the application the applicant may appeal to the decision to the
county board of equalization. The appeal must be made within twenty (20) days of the date of
the denial notice.
Refunds:
A refund of the motor vehicle tax may be issued when:
 the vehicle’s registration has been renewed because the county treasurer failed to
respond to the applicant within the twenty (20) days allowed by statute; or
 the application for the motor vehicle exemption has been denied but, upon appeal
and a review by the county board of equalization, the application is approved.
To refund the motor vehicle tax after the registration has been issued:
 void the registration (refer to page A.3 (1) in the VTR Registration Manual);
 assess the vehicle with the motor vehicle tax exemption (refer to A.1 (1) in the VTR
Assessment Manual);
 issue a new registration with the motor vehicle tax exemption;
 issue a refund of the motor vehicle tax collected on the registration issued prior to
approval.
A refund is issued only for the amount of the motor vehicle tax collected during the registration
period when the application has been received and is pending approval.
Questions regarding eligibility or issues with Revenue Form 453 should be addressed to the
Nebraska Department of Revenue.
The disabled motor vehicle tax exemption is not connected to an individual’s eligibility to apply
for a Disabled American Veteran License Plate (refer to page 9-40).
Reference: §60-3,189
Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption for Native Americans
A motor vehicle tax exemption is available to Native Americans registering a motor vehicle at an
address within the boundaries of any Indian Reservation¹ in Nebraska. Native Americans who
qualify for the motor vehicle tax exemption are not exempt from motor vehicle registration fees.
To obtain the Native American motor vehicle tax exemption, the applicant must be the titled
owner of the vehicle – leased or rented vehicles are not eligible for the exemption.
Qualified Native American applicants must present their Tribal Card at the time of initial
registration of the vehicle and each time the vehicle registration is renewed.
The motor vehicle tax exemption is one hundred percent (100%) if all titled owners of the
vehicle are qualified Native Americans. If an individual other than a qualified Native American
is indicated as a titled co-owner of the vehicle, the percentage of the motor vehicle tax exemption
is reduced accordingly [e.g. one unqualified co-owner the percentage is reduced to fifty percent
(50%); two unqualified co-owners, the percentage is reduced to thirty three percent (33%)].
Individuals requesting a motor vehicle tax exemption that do not possess the required Tribal
Card in their name, should contact the Nebraska Department of Revenue to apply for
Identification Card that indicates their eligibility for the exemption. Completion of a Nebraska
Department of Revenue Form 25 (see appendix page A-20) is required.
Applicants who are approved for the Native American motor vehicle tax exemption are
issued regular license plates.
¹Indian reservations located in the State of Nebraska are the total land area provided for the
Santee Sioux, Omaha, Winnebago, Iowa, and Sac and Fox Indian tribes. This area includes most
of Thurston County, portions of Knox, Cuming, Burt, Dixon, and Richardson counties; and the
cities, towns and villages of Santee, Lindy, Walthill, Macy, Rosalie, Thurston, Winnebago, and
Preston. The city of Emerson, south of First Street, is located on the Winnebago Indian
Reservation. [Reference: Nebraska Department of Revenue Informational Guide – Taxation of
Native Americans Living on an Indian Reservation, January 2010.]
Reference: 60-3,185(3)
Chapter 7 – Dealers – 7-1
Dealer and Personal Use Dealer Plates
94-123 ABC 123

2 Plates
DLR – TAX PAID
94-B321
2 Plates 94-X123
1 Plate
DLR – TAX PAID
94-14
1 Plate
1 Plate
Dealer Dealer Personal-Use Dealer Personal-Use Dealer Dealer
Passenger Alpha/Numeric Remaining 90 Counties Trailer Motorcycle
VTR Quick Reference for Dealer Vehicle Plates

VTR Plate Type: MD, PA, PD, XD, VTR Plate Class: DP, MD, PD, XD,
Number of Plates: Dealer Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle/Trailer – 1; Personal-Use - 2
Dealer plates are issued to dealers or manufacturers, who are properly licensed through the
Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, for use on motor vehicles or trailers in lieu of
registering.
To obtain a dealer plate the dealer must present to the county treasurer in the county where the
dealership is located, a Treasurer’s Certificate for Issuance of Dealer Plates (refer to appendix
page A-21) issued by the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board indicating the number of
dealer plates that have been authorized for that specific dealer and pay the applicable fees. (Note:
Dealer plate fees cannot be prorated for a partial year.)
Fees – Motor Vehicle Dealer License Plates

Total County DMV/ Recreation Hwy Trust Hwy Trust EMS
Registration Fee
First Dealer Plate $ 38.80 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $ 30.00 $3.30 $ .50
Additional Dealer Plate $ 23.80 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $ 15.00 $3.30 $ .50
Personal Use Dealer Plate $262.10 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $250.00 $6.60 $ .50
Lost
Plate - Dealer $ 11.30 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Plate – Dealer Personal $ 14.60 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $6.60 $ .50
Registration $ 6.50 $1.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
Once the application has been verified and processed the applicant is issued a registration, one
plate and one validation decal for each plate authorized.
References: §60-373, §60-374, §60-380, §60-381, §60-3,114 – §60-3,117, §60-3,157

Revised 12/2014
Dealer plates are issued for a calendar year and expire in December to be valid for no more than
twelve (12) months.
To renew dealer plates the applicant must follow the same procedures as with the initial
application.
At any time a dealer wishes to increase their number of allocated plates, they must make
application to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board. If approved, the dealer will present
an approval letter on Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board letterhead.
In the event that a dealer’s license is revoked or otherwise terminated, that dealer’s plates must
be surrendered immediately to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.
Dealer license plates are placed on the rear of the motor vehicle, trailer or motorcycle.
Motor vehicles or trailers owned by the dealer and titled and registered in the dealer’s name are
presumed not to be part of the dealer’s inventory of vehicles for sale and demonstration and are
therefore not eligible for any exemption from taxes or fees allowed to eligible dealer plated
motor vehicles and trailers.
Personal Use Dealer Plates:
Any Nebraska licensed dealer or manufacturer may apply, on an application approved by the
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, to the county treasurer in the county where the
business is located for a personal-use dealer plate for the type of vehicle that the dealer is
licensed to sell or demonstrate.
Personal-use dealer plates are counted as part of the number of plates allocated to the dealer.
Personal-use dealer plates are regular county plates with a sticker attached to the lower portion of
the plate that reads “DLR – TAX PAID.” Vehicles displaying personal-use dealer plates may be
used for personal or private use of the dealer, the dealer’s immediate family or any bona fide
employee of the dealer.
Lost Dealer Plates:
It is the policy of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board that all dealers reporting lost or
stolen dealer plates file a police report and submit a copy to the Dealer Board and the county
treasurer to obtain replacement plates.
References: §60-373, §60-374, §60-380, §60-381, §60-3,114 – §60-3,117, §60-3,157

Revised 12/2014
VTR- Dealer/Personal Use Dealer Plates
Dealer plates are issued through 5 - Untitled Assess & Register on the Motor Vehicle
Assessment menu. Refer to page A.3(1) in the VTR Assessment Manual and page A.2(1) in
the VTR Registration Manual.
On the Untitled Assessment screen, enter the dealer’s name and address and press enter. A
message will appear, “Record not found, please enter VIN/Motor ID.” Press enter again.
On the Untitled Tax Assessment screen, enter the basic information pertaining to the dealer
plates:
ANY COUNTY USER

ID
School
 Vehicle Type – O (Other)  Style code – PL

 Make code – DELR  Style Desc – Plate
 Make Desc – Dealer Plate  District # - enter the appropriate
 Year – current year district number
 Fuel Type – N (Not Applicable)  Expires date – system generated
 Model code – DLR  Last expires date – system generated
 Model Desc – Dealer Number  Tax Flag: D for first plate; R for
 Color – UNK additional plates.
Press enter. Key in your initials and press enter.
References: §60-373, §60-374, §60-380, §60-381, §60-3,114 – §60-3,117, §60-3,157

Revised 12/2014
Chapter 7 – Dealers– 7-4
A pop-up box will appear. Select

1 - New Registration and press enter
(this takes you to the Motor Vehicle
Registration program).
The next screen is the Registered Owners screen. Key in the Plate Number, Plate Type, and
Plate Year in the appropriate fields and press enter.
A pop-up box will appear:
The default is N (No). Change to Y (Yes) if this is the first plate. Press enter twice. The system
will calculate and populate
the fee information fields.
ANY COUNTY USER
School
Verify the information,

key in your initials and
press enter and the
registration will print.

FREEMAN SCHOOL DIST
Example of Dealer Plate Registration
References: §60-373, §60,374, §60-380, §60-381, §60-3,114 – §60-3,117, §60-3,157


Example of Personal Use Dealer Plate Registration
References: §60-373, §60,374, §60-380, §60-381, §60-3,114 – §60-3,117, §60-3,157

In-Transits
In-Transit decals may be issued only by motor vehicle or
trailer dealers licensed in the State of Nebraska.
01 05 18 In the case of a vehicle purchased new from a Nebraska

licensed dealer the In-Transit decal must be displayed on the
front and rear windows (or rear side windows), or front and
rear of a trailer. The decal must have the words “In-Transit
clearly printed. For a motorcycle, one decal is required that is
one-half the size of a regular decal.
The In-Transit decal must include a unique registration

Example of In-Transit Decal
number. Each dealer issuing an In-Transit decal must keep a
record of the registration number on the invoice of such sale.
The In-Transit decal allows for the individual to operate the vehicle until proper registration is
obtained for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
When any purchaser has had a vehicle or trailer previously registered and license plates assigned
to him/her, the newly purchased vehicle or trailer may be operated with the plates from the
previously registered vehicle or trailer, in lieu of In-Transit decals, until transfer of the
registration for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
In both of the above cases, proof of ownership and insurance must accompany the vehicle at all
times and be available for inspection upon request by law enforcement. Proof of ownership is
defined as one of the following:
 A Bill of Sale
 A Dealer’s Purchase Contract
 A properly assigned Certificate of Title or Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO)*
If the vehicle is purchased from a private party an In-Transit decal is not available and a
homemade In-Transit cannot be used. As long as proof of ownership and insurance is carried in
the vehicle it may be driven with no In-Transit decal or plates until proper registration is
obtained for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
Trucks and trailers may be used in a commercial capacity during the thirty (30) day In-Transit
period.
*Note: It is strongly recommended that the buyer carry a photocopy of the assigned title or
MSO and keep the original Certificate of Title or MSO in a secure location not inside the motor
vehicle until such time as they are ready to have a title and registration issued in their name.
Reference: §60-376
Revised 12/2014
Dealer Directives
In a joint effort between the Department and the Department of Revenue the following dealer
directives have been published:
Trade-Ins
A vehicle that is recorded on the Purchaser’s Agreement (which in turn is used to complete the
Nebraska Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement for Motor Vehicle and Trailer Sales, Form 6) as
a trade-in must be titled in the name of the purchaser. The exception to this is a vehicle that is
currently titled in the name of the purchaser’s parent/guardian or child.
The purchaser must present to the dealer a certificate of title in his/her name that is properly
assigned to the dealer for all trade-ins. If the vehicle is not titled in the name of the purchaser
he/she is jumping title.
Possession of a certificate of title that does not comply with these requirements is a violation of
the Certificate of Title Act, a Class III misdemeanor. [Neb.Rev.Stat. 60-139]
Private Sales
Any consumer who transfers ownership of a motor vehicle must first obtain a certificate of title
in his or her name, register the vehicle and pay sales tax. Failure to do so is a Class IV felony.
Licensed motor vehicle dealers are exempt from this requirement.
Reference: §60-1401.07, §60-1403.01, §60-1416

Chapter 8 – Permits – 8-1
Camper Unit Permit
VTR Plate Type: CA VTR Plate Class: CA VTR Permit Type: RR
Camper Unit Permits are issued for any structure that is designed and intended to be placed on a
truck to provide living quarters and which may be removed from the truck without dismantling
or damage when ordinary care is exercised. Camper unit does not include recreational vehicles
(see page 2-37) or mobile homes.
Every owner of a camper unit, both resident and non-resident, is required to obtain a permit for
camper units located in Nebraska for a period of thirty (30) days or more. Camper unit dealers
and manufacturers are exempt.
Residents must make application in their county of legal residence. Non-residents must make
application in the county where they live or conduct business. If a non-resident does not reside
or have a business in this state they may make application to any county treasurer.
At the time of application, the owner must produce evidence of ownership of the camper unit in
the form of a bill of sale, receipt, or purchase agreement in their name prior to issuance of the
permit.
The camper unit itself is exempt from titling, however, the truck to which the unit is attached
must be appropriately titled and registered and the owner must show proof that all applicable
fees and taxes have been paid.
To obtain a camper unit permit the owner must submit an Application for Camper Unit Permit
and Decal (see appendix A-22), along with the appropriate fee.
Fees – Camper Unit Permits

(All fees are based on 1 calendar year period.)
Total Hiway Trust
Mt. Veh.
Registration
Deposit Document Line # 10
CAMPER UNIT PERMIT $2.00 $2.00
Lost/Damaged $1.00 $1.00
References: §60-1801 – §60-188

VTR
Camper unit permits are issued through VTR by first going to 4 - Untitled Assessment on the
Motor Vehicle Assessment menu (refer to page A.3 (1) in the VTR Assessment Manual).
Once the assessment is complete the permit is issued through 2 - New Registration through the
Motor Vehicle Registration menu (refer to page A.2 (1) in the VTR Registration Manual).
On the Untitled Tax Assessment screen, enter the basic information pertaining to the camper
permit:
The Vehicle Type for a camper permit is the letter “O” for Other. After all information is
entered, proceed to New Registration. Enter the camper permit decal number in the Plate
Number field. The Plate Year is the current plate series. The Plate Type is CA, Fuel Type is N
and Tax Flag is R.
Permits are issued for a calendar year. They expire on January 1st and are delinquent on March
1st of each year. The permit must be renewed on an annual basis and is renewed in the same
manner as initial issuance.
Camper unit permits cannot be transferred and there is no refund of fees paid upon loss of
possession of the unit. If ownership of the unit is transferred or the permit is lost or damaged,
the owner must obtain a new permit.
Decals are ordered by the Department in September and are shipped to the county offices
directly from corrections to arrive around November 1st.
The decal must be attached to the camper unit so that it is clearly visible from the outside of the
unit. For information about ordering camper unit permits, refer to Decals, page 9-68.
NEB 0000
CAMPER
PERMIT
2018
Camper Permit Decal
References: §60-1801 – §60-188


NEBRASKA COUNTY, ANYTOWN, NE 68509 E 0000000
Example of Camper Unit Permit
References: §60-1801 – §60-188

Non-Resident Carnival Operators Permit

VTR Plate Type: RO VTR Plate Class: RO VTR Permit Type: CP
Non-Resident Carnival Operators Permits are issued to non-resident carnival operators for trucks
or the combinations of trucks/trailer and truck-tractors/trailer. The permit allows the holder to
operate in Nebraska and may only be issued to out-of-state operators when the jurisdiction where
the motor vehicle and trailer is registered grants Nebraska carnival operators reciprocity.
Permits must be obtained from the county treasurer in the county in which the operator will be
doing business and are valid for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of issuance.
Applicant must provide proof that the vehicle is properly registered in their home jurisdiction.
To obtain a non-resident carnival operator’s permit, the applicant must submit an Application for
Non-Resident Carnival Operator Permit and Decal (see appendix A-23), along with the
appropriate fee.
Fees – Non-Resident Carnival Operator’s Permit

(All fees are based on 30 day period.)
Hwy Cash:
Carnival/Grain Haul
16,000 lbs or less $10.00

16,001 to 28,000 lbs $15.00
28,001 to 40,000 lbs $20.00
40,001 to 73,280 lbs $25.00
In the event a carnival permit is lost, the permit holder must make application for a new permit in
the same manner as when they obtained the initial permit.
VTR – Carnival Permits
Non-resident carnival operator’s permits are issued through 20 - Carnival Permit on the Motor
Vehicle Registration menu.
Enter the information from the title or registration that is provided from the non-resident carnival
operator’s home state:
 Vehicle’s VIN, Year, Make, Model, Style, Color;

 Out-of-state title number;
 Owner name and address;
 Gross Weight: Enter the GVW of the truck, truck/trailer or truck-tractor/trailer;
 Plate State: Enter the state where the vehicle is registered;
 Plate Number: Enter the vehicle’s plate number.
ANY COUNTY
Press enter. Enter your initials and press enter again. The permit will then print.

Example of a Carnival Permit
Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Permit
Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Permits are issued for unregistered truck-tractor and semi-
trailer combinations of farmers or ranchers used:
 Wholly and exclusively to carry their own supplies, farm equipment and
household goods to or from the owner’s farm or ranch;
 To carry the farmer or rancher’s own agricultural products, livestock and produce
to or from storage or market.
Permits must be obtained from the county treasurer in the farmer or rancher’s county of
residence and are valid for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of issuance.
In the event a farm truck-tractor semi-trailer permit is lost, the permit holder must make
application for a new permit in the same manner as when they obtained the initial permit.
This permit is not issued using the VTR system. A journal entry is performed in the same
manner as other fees collected outside the VTR system.
Fees – Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Permits

(All fees are based on 30 day period.)
Total Hiway Trust
Mt. Veh.
Registration
Refer to Fee
Permit Varies
Schedule
Fees – Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Permit

Hiway Trust
Mt. Veh. Registration
16 tons $25.83
17 tons 27.92
18 tons 30.00
19 tons 32.08
20 tons 34.17
21 tons 36.25
22 tons 38.33
23 tons 40.42
24 tons 42.50
References: §60-3,111, §60-3,146, Size Limitations: §60-6,288, §60-6,294

25 tons 44.58
26 tons 46.67
27 tons 48.75
28 tons 50.83
29 tons 52.92
30 tons 55.00
31 tons 57.08
32 tons 59.17
33 tons 61.25
34 tons 63.33
35 tons 65.42
36 tons 67.50
37 tons 70.00
38 tons 72.50
39 tons 75.00
40 tons 77.50
41 tons 80.00
42 tons 82.50
43 tons 85.00
44 tons 87.50
45 tons 90.00
46 tons 92.50
47 tons 95.00
The permit must be carried in the cab of the truck- tractor at all times and be displayed to
authorities upon demand.
NO 0000 FARM TRUCK-TRACTOR SEMI-TRAILER PERMIT

This is a three part
form that is distributed
DATE
(Valid 30 days from above date) in the following
GROSS WEIGHT: FEE PAID:
manner:
Name of Owner:  1st – Customer

Address:  2nd – DMV
(Street) (City) (County)  3rd - County
Tractor Description:
Year Make Serial Number A supply of permits
Trailer Description: may be obtained from
Year Make Serial Number the Department by
calling the Help Desk
Vehicles of farmers or ranchers used wholly and exclusively to carry their own at 1-800-972-6299.
supplies, farm equipment, and household goods to or from the owner’s farm or
ranch, or used by the farmer or rancher to carry his own agricultural products,
livestock, and produce to or from storage or market. Permit must be carried in cab
References: §60-3,111, §60-3,146, Size Limitations: §60-6,288, §60-6,294

Grain Hauling Permit
VTR Plate Type: RO VTR Plate Class: RO VTR Permit Type: GH
Grain Hauling Permits are available to non-resident trucks or the combinations of trucks/trailer
and truck-tractors/trailer that are properly registered in another jurisdiction and are engaged in
hauling grain or other seasonally harvested products from the field where they are harvested to
storage or market during the period of June 1st to December 15th of each year or under
emergency conditions.
Permits must be obtained from the county treasurer’s office in the first county where the grain is
hauled in Nebraska and are valid for ninety (90) days from the date of issuance. The permit must
be carried in the cab of the vehicle and be displayed to authorities on demand.
In the event a grain hauling permit is lost, the permit holder must make application for a new
permit in the same manner as when they obtained the initial permit.
Applicant must provide proof that the vehicle is properly registered in their home jurisdiction.
Fees – Grain Hauling Permit

(All fees are based on a ninety (90) day period.)
Total County Hwy Cash:
Fund Carnival/Grain Haul
TRUCK $ 20.00 $1.00 $19.00
TRUCK/TRAILER $150.00 $7.50 $142.50
TRUCK-TRACTOR/ TRAILER $150.00 $7.50 $142.50
VTR
Grain hauling permits are issued through 23 - Grain Hauling Permit on the Motor Vehicle
Registration menu.
Enter the information from the out-of-state registration:
 Vehicle’s VIN, Year, Make, Model, Style, Color;

 Out-of-state title number;
 Owner name and address;
References: §60-368, §60-3,112, §60-3,142

 Truck Type: If the vehicle is a truck-tractor/trailer or truck/trailer

combination, enter Y. If the vehicle is a truck, enter N;
 Plate State: Enter the state where the vehicle is registered;
 Plate Number: Enter the vehicle’s plate number;
ANY COUNTY User ID
Press enter. Enter your initials and press enter again. The permit will then print.

Example of Grain Hauling Permit
References: §60-368, §60-3,112, §60-3,142

HANDICAP PARKING PERMITS
Handicap Parking Permits allow a vehicle to park in a parking space specifically designated for
handicapped parking when the individual to whom the permit has been issued will be entering or
exiting the vehicle while the vehicle is parked in the designated handicap parking space.
Handicap permits are issued by the Department to individuals who have a certified medical
condition that limits personal mobility resulting in that individual’s inability to travel more than
two hundred feet without assistance such as a wheel chair, crutch, walker, prosthetic or other
device.
The definition of a certifiable medical condition is:
 Severe visual or physical impairment;

 Severe respiratory problems;
 Class III or Class IV cardiac condition;
 Loss of all or substantially all the use of one or more limbs.
Two permits are allowed for each handicapped individual. There is no fee for a handicap parking
permit. Handicapped individuals may obtain handicap license plates for their vehicle in addition
to their permit(s) if they wish (refer to page 8-10).
The option to apply for a new handicap permit in addition to handicap license plates appears on
the Application for Handicap License Plates form (see appendix page A-24). However,
applicants who choose to apply for a handicap permit on their handicap license plate application
form must include a photocopy of their acceptable proof of identification along with their
Application for Handicap License Plates.
Acceptable proof of identification is one of the following:
 valid driver’s license;

 valid state identification card;
 valid certified birth certificate;
 valid passport; or
 other valid, reliable form of identification with date of birth; or
 a combination of valid, reliable forms with name and date of birth.
Handicap permits are also issued to facilities such as retirement homes, hospitals, schools and
places of a similar type involved in the transportation of handicapped individuals. These permits
are assigned to specific vehicles titled and registered in the name of the facility and can only be
used with the vehicle to which the permit was specifically assigned. The vehicle’s primary use
must be the transportation of handicapped individuals.
References: §60-368, §60-3,112, §60-3,142

Types of Permits:
A Permanent Permit is blue in color and indicates the permit

holder has a permanent medical condition. A Permanent Permit
must be renewed every six (6) years.
All Permanent permits expire on the last day of the month of the
79227 applicant’s birthday in the sixth (6th) year of issuance.
A Temporary Permit is red in color and may be issued for three

(3) or six (6) months as determined by medical professional. If,
after the initial period has expired the temporary condition still
exists, the Temporary permit may be renewed one time for an
additional three (3) or six (6) month period. If after the
Temporary permit has been renewed the condition remains, the
individual must apply for a Permanent Permit.
12 2014
Making Application for a Permit – Online Process:
 The medical professional (physician, physician assistant or advanced practice

registered nurse) will log in to the Online Handicap Permit Request System at
https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-DMV-HCPermits/medPro/login. The medical
professional will be required to log in using one of two options:
o Enter their medical license and DEA numbers on the medical
professional login screen. If their medical license number or DEA
number has been recently renewed and is not recognized by the system
or they do not have a DEA number –
o On the login screen click on “Try using an alternative login.” Enter their
medical license number, profession for which they are licensed, and date
of birth to verify they are a valid health care provider. Note: If the
medical professional has a valid, recognized DEA number, they must use
that number to log in.
 The health care provider will enter the applicant’s information and medical
certification into the online system and then submit the permit request
electronically to the Department.
 The Department will process the permit request and mail permit and a receipt
containing the holder’s permit directly to the applicant.
References: §60-368, §60-3,112, §60-3,142

Making Application for a Permit – Paper Application Process:
 An Application for Handicapped Parking Permit (see appendix page A-25)

downloaded from the Department website at www.dmv.ne.gov.
 Applicant’s portion of the application must be completed in full and signed by
the handicapped individual or an authorized representative.
 The Medical Certification portion of the application must be completed in full
and signed by an authorized medical professional.
 The application must then be sent to the Department, along with a copy of the
applicant’s acceptable proof of identification.
 After processing the Department will mail the handicap permit directly to the
applicant.
Renewal of a Permit:
Handicap permits are valid until the last day of the month of expiration and are renewed by the
health care provider submitting a renewal request using the Online Handicap Parking Permit
System or by the applicant submitting a properly completed paper application using the same
process as when the initial permit was obtained.
Making Application for a Second Permit – Online Process:
Handicapped individuals who have one valid permit

issued after May 7, 2012, may request a second
permit online using the Personal Identification
Number (PIN) that appears on their Permit ID Card.
 Logon to www.clickdmv.ne.gov;
 Select Vehicle Services;
 Select Handicap Permits (Public Services);
 Enter Permit Holder’s current, valid permit
number, last name and PIN.
 Click on Request Second Permit;
 Confirm or make necessary changes to address information;
 Click Save Changes;
 If permit holder wants email confirmation, enter email address in the appropriate
field and click Send Confirmation e-mail.
Making Application for a Second Permit – Paper Process:
Handicapped individuals who have one valid permit issued prior to May 7, 2012, may request a
second permit by completing the top portion of an Application for Handicap Parking Permit
form, checking the box indicating Second Permit, and submitting the application along with
acceptable proof of identification to the Department.
It is not necessary for the medical certification to be completed for a replacement permit.
References: §60-368, §60-3,112, §60-3,142

After processing the Department will mail the handicap permit directly to the applicant.
Making Application for a Replacement Permit – Online Process:
In the event a permit has been lost or stolen, handicapped individuals who have one valid permit
issued after May 7, 2012, may request a replacement permit online using the Personal
Identification Number (PIN) that appears on their Permit ID Card.
 Logon to www.clickdmv.ne.gov;
 Select Vehicle Services;
 Select Handicap Permits (Public Services);
 Enter Permit Holder’s current, valid permit number, last name and PIN.
 Click on Request Permit Replacement;
 Confirm or make necessary changes to address information;
 Click Save Changes;
 If permit holder wants email confirmation, enter email address in the appropriate
field and click Send Confirmation e-mail.
Making Application for a Replacement Permit – Paper Process:
Handicapped individuals who have one valid permit issued prior to May 7, 2012, may request a
replacement permit by completing the top portion of an Application for Handicap Parking
Permit, checking the box indicating Replacement Permit, and submitting the application along
with acceptable proof of identification to the Department.
It is not necessary for the medical certification to be completed for a replacement permit.
After processing the Department will mail the handicapped permit directly to the applicant.
Appropriate Use of a Permit:
 Only handicapped individuals or the motor vehicle to which the permit was
specifically assigned can use the permit. The permit holder is required to detach
the identification card from the receipt that accompanies the permit and carry it
with them whenever they are using the permit as verification that they are the
assigned permit holder (see appendix page A-26).
 The permit is only to be used when the handicapped or disabled person is
entering or exiting a motor vehicle while it is parked in a designated handicap
parking space.
 The permit should be attached to the rearview mirror while the vehicle is parked
in a designated handicap parking space. It should not be attached to the
rearview mirror while the vehicle is in motion. If there is no rearview mirror in
the vehicle, the permit should be displayed on the dashboard.
In cases of an emergency, an applicant may fax a completed application to the Department, along
with a readable copy of the applicant’s proof of identification.
References: §60-368, §60-3,112, §60-3,142

Local Moving Permit

Local Moving Permits are issued by the Department to owners of motor vehicles registered as
local trucks. This permit (see appendix page A-27) authorizes the operation of local trucks
beyond the ten-mile limit specified by law for the sole purpose of having such vehicles equipped,
modified, or serviced.
To apply for a permit the applicant must submit a written request to the Department. The request
may be submitted in person or by mail (due to fee restraints faxed requests cannot be accepted)
to the address indicated below:

PO Box 94789
The request must be signed and dated and contain the following information:
 Name, address of the registered owner of the vehicle;

 Location where the vehicle is currently registered and the specific location where
the vehicle will be serviced;
 Date vehicle will be leaving the area authorized by the local truck registration and
the date it will be returning;
 The year, make, VIN, and license plate number of the vehicle.
 $5.00 permit fee (credited to the Highway Cash Fund).
The permit is valid for one trip and the vehicle must be empty while operating under the permit.
In the event a local moving permit is lost, the permit holder must make application for a new
The operator of the truck is required to have the permit in his/her possession at all times while
operating the truck outside the limits allowed by a local truck registration. The operator must
display the permit to authorities upon demand.
For information regarding Local Truck registration, refer to page 2-39.
Reference: §60-336, §60-3,110

Revised 7/2014
Livestock Forage Permit

(Over Dimension)
Livestock forage vehicles that exceed the dimension restrictions indicated below are required to
obtain a livestock forage permit. The permit allows the vehicle to carry loads twenty (20) feet
wide in their county of residence and adjacent counties.
Livestock forage vehicles are defined as vehicles with a chassis that have a special implement
bolted, mounted or attached for loading, unloading and moving livestock forage (feed).
Livestock forage vehicles are restricted to:
 Operation during hours of daylight;

 Twenty-five (25) miles per hour in any residential or business district;
 Fifty (50) miles per hour while operating on a highway or freeway;
These vehicles must meet the following dimension restrictions:
 Cannot exceed a length of sixty-five (65) feet, extreme overall

dimensions inclusive of bumpers and load;
 Cannot exceed a width of eighteen (18) feet;
 Cannot exceed a height of eighteen (18) feet, either for equipment alone
or for equipment and load combined;
Permits must be obtained from the county sheriff in the county where the person using the
equipment resides. The fee is $10.00 (retained by the county sheriff) and the permit is valid for
one calendar year (see appendix page A-28). The white copy of the form is presented to the
permit holder and the yellow copy is retained by the county sheriff.
In the event a livestock forage permit is lost, the permit holder must make application for a new
A supply of permits may be obtained from the Department by contacting the Help Desk at
1-800-972-6299.
The permit holder is required to keep record of all activity covered by the permit for law
enforcement review. The record must include dates, items moved, route and other pertinent
information.
All loads must be securely fastened to the vehicle at all times. Any damage to other persons or
property, including cleaning of forage dropped from the vehicle is the responsibility of the
person operating the vehicle.
References: §60-6,305, §60-6,289

Temporary Demonstration Permit
Permit for Hauling Commodities:

00000
Motor vehicles and trailers bearing dealer
license plates must obtain this permit if the
dealer plated motor vehicle or trailer will be
hauling anything other than the following:
 Automotive or trailer equipment;

 Complete motor vehicles;
 Trailers which are inventory of such
licensed dealer or manufacturer; (REFERENCE NEBR. STATUTE SECTION 60-373)
Permit for Temporary Loan of Motor Vehicle:
Licensed motor vehicle dealers and licensed trailer dealers issue these permits in the following
situations:
 To a prospective buyer for demonstration purposes;

 To a customer as a loan vehicle while the customer’s vehicle is being serviced;
Questions regarding these permits should be directed to the dealership of issuance.
Issuance:
Permits are obtained from the Department and are available only to motor vehicle dealers and
manufacturers and trailer dealers and manufacturers properly licensed in Nebraska. The permits
provided to the dealer/manufacturer are blank with the exception of the stamped signature of the
Administrator of the Driver and Vehicle Records Division applied to the right side of the permit.
This signature must appear for the permit to be valid. Fee is $10.00 per permit (credited to the
Highway Cash Fund).
The permit is then completed by the licensed dealer/manufacturer and is valid for forty-eight (48)
hours from the date and time of issuance.
The permit is a three-part form that is distributed as follows:
 Applicant’s Copy;
 Dealers File Copy;
 Department Copy – (forwarded to DMV on the date of issuance);
References: §60-373, §60-374

The operator of the motor vehicle or trailer is required to have the permit in his/her possession at
all times while operating the motor vehicle or trailer and must display the permit to authorities
upon demand.
In the event a temporary demonstration permit is lost or damaged, the permit holder must make
application for a new permit in the same manner as when they obtained the initial permit.
References: §60-373, §60-374

Chapter 9 – License Plates – 9-1
License Plates
The appropriate license plate(s) must be issued to every person with a motor vehicle or trailer
that is required to be registered in this state.
New license plates are issued every six (6) years with the exception of apportioned and
government plates. For years when new plates are not issued, validation decals that are affixed
to the license plates are issued to indicate the vehicle’s registration has been properly renewed
Plate design:
 plates must be fully reflectorized;

 display a registration number consisting of letters and numbers in figures not less than
two and one-half inches (2 ½), nor more than three (3) inches in height;
 have the word Nebraska suitable lettered so as to be attractive;
 be of a color designated by the Director of the DMV;
 color must be change each time new series plates are issued;
Plate display:
Two plates are issued for every motor vehicle with the exception of:
 Motorcycles;
 Dealers;
 Minitrucks;
 Truck-tractors;
 Buses;
 Special interest motor vehicles;
 Apportionable vehicles;
For motor vehicles required to have two plates, the plates must be displayed on the front and rear
of the vehicle. When only one plate is required, it is displayed on the rear of the vehicle with the
exception of an apportioned vehicle when the plate must be displayed on the front of the vehicle.
References: §60-399, §60-3,100 - §60-3,104

123 Tax Exempt Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Tax Exempt Plates

VTR Plate Type: TE VTR Plate Class: PA, TC, Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2
XC, XU Trailers - 1
Tax exempt license plates are issued to motor vehicles and trailers that have been granted a
motor vehicle tax and fee exemption by the county board of equalization in the county where the
motor vehicle is subject to tax.
Motor vehicles or trailers eligible for the motor vehicle tax and fee exemption and that would be
issued tax exempt plates are:
1. owned or leased and used exclusively for agricultural and horticultural

societies, or
2. Owned by an educational, religious, charitable, or cemetery organization;

a. Used exclusively for educational, religious, charitable or cemetery
purposes;
b. Not owned or used for financial gain or profit to either the owner or user;
c. Not used for the sale of alcoholic liquors for more than twenty (20) hours
per week, and
d. Not owned or used by an organization which discriminates in membership
or employment based on race, color or national origin.
Exemption from the motor vehicle tax and motor vehicle fee does not exempt the motor vehicle
or trailer from registration fees.
VTR ANY COUNTY User ID
Note that when issuing a Tax

Exempt plate, on the Tax
Assessment screen you will need
to change the Tax flag to E.
E
Enter the Tax Exempt plate
number on the Registered
Owners screen. It is not
preceded with the county
number. The Plate Type is TE
and the Plate Year is the current
plate series.
References: §60-3,107, §60-3,108, §60-3,184, §60-3,185(6), 60-3,190(1)


Example of a Tax Exempt Vehicle Registration
References: §60-3,107, §60-3,108, §60-3,184, §60-3,185(6), 60-3,190(1)

7
Motor Vehicle
Handicap
License Plates 9513
Motorcycle
VTR Quick Reference for Handicap License Plates

VTR Plate Type: PL VTR Plate Class: AY, BN, LV, Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2;
MC, MT, PA, RV, TC, TF Motorcycle/Autocycle - 1
Handicap license plates are available to individuals with a certified medical condition that
includes but is not limited to:
 A severe visual or physical impairment that limits personal mobility and results
inability to travel unassisted more than two hundred feet without the use of a
wheel chair, crutch, walker, prosthetic, orthotic or other assistive device;
 Severe respiratory problems that limit personal mobility;
 A cardiac condition where functional limitations are classified in severity as
being Class III or Class IV, according to standards set by the American Heart
Association;
 Loss of all or substantially all the use of one or more limbs;
To apply for handicapped license plates an Application for Handicap License Plates (refer to
appendix page A-24) must be properly completed and submitted to the Department for approval.
The applicant, or their authorized representative, must complete in full the Applicant and Vehicle
Information sections on the form. The Medical Certification section must then be completed and
signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.
Applicants are eligible for handicapped license plates for one motor vehicle and/or one
motorcycle not used or maintained for the transportation of persons or property for hire.
The applicant, the applicant’s parents, legal guardian, foster parent or agent must be the owner of
the motor vehicle and/or motorcycle as shown on the certificate of title. Also eligible is a
beneficiary of a trust if the motor vehicle and/or motorcycle are titled in the name of a trust or
the named lessee on a leased vehicle. (Note: Handicapped individuals making application as a
beneficiary of trust are not required to submit trust papers with their application.)
After the application has been approved and processed, an approval letter is sent to the applicant
indicating the number assigned, the date the plates will be available at their county treasurer’s
office (approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the application is processed by the Department) and
their county treasurer’s telephone number to verify the treasurer has received the plates.
While the applicant is directed to present this letter at the time of initial registration it is not
mandatory.
References: §60-331.02, §60-3,113, §60-3,113.02

Revised 8/2015
Handicapped license plates are issued at no additional fee. However, all appropriate registration
fees, taxes, and applicable plate fees must be paid at the time of registration or issuance of new
plates. Current license plates and registration must be surrendered with first time issuance.
Motor vehicle tax must be paid unless the individual is a disabled veteran and is certified as tax
exempt by the county where they reside (see page 6-16).
Handicap license plates are renewed annually by surrendering the expiring registration, paying
the applicable registration fees and taxes and showing the required proof of insurance.
In a year when new license plates are issued (the next new plate year is 2017), the handicap
license plate holder is required to obtain re-certification of their disability. The proof of their
disability must be in the form of a properly completed Application for Handicapped License
Plates submitted to the Department for approval in the same manner as when they initially
applied for the plates. The Department will send notices to these individuals advising them of
the requirement for medical re-certification approximately four (4) months prior to the expiration
of their handicap license plates to allow time for them to make the appropriate appointment with
their medical professional.
Upon loss of possession of a motor vehicle or motorcycle, handicap license plates may be
transferred to a new motor vehicle or motorcycle. Customers who surrender their handicap
license plates due to the loss of a motor vehicle or motorcycle have one (1) year to re-register
before they are required to re-apply for the handicap license plates.
For information regarding Handicap Parking Permits*, refer to page 8-10.
*(Note: Individuals who do not currently possess a Handicap Parking Permit may request issuance
of a permit by checking the appropriate box on the Application for Handicap License Plates. The
applicant must include a photocopy of acceptable proof of identification with their application. This
option cannot be used to renew a Handicap Parking Permit.)
References: §60-331.02, §60-3,113, §60-3,113.02

Revised 8/2015
15240 Historical/Vintage License Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Historical/Vintage Plates

VTR Plate Type VTR Plate Class Plate Year
AN AN AN – 84
MA MA MA – 87
VA PA, VA VA – Year of Vehicle
VM MC, VM VM – Year of Motorcycle
Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Motorcycle/Trailers -1; Vintage – 1 or 2
Historical license plates are issued by the Department to vehicles thirty (30) years old or older
that are essentially unaltered from the original manufacturer’s specifications. Two plates are
required and must be displayed on the front and back of the vehicle.
Vintage year plates are included with the designation historical. Vintage year plates are
historical plates that were issued by the State of Nebraska in the year corresponding to the model
year of the historical vehicle. License plates that can be used as Vintage plates are restricted to
the following plate types:
 Passenger
 Farm
 Commercial
 Motorcycle
If using a vintage year plate, only one plate is required and must be displayed on the rear of the
vehicle. Vintage year plates must be submitted, along with an Application for Historical
License Plates, the appropriate fee, and a postage paid, pre-addressed 6 ½ x 12 ½ " return
envelope, to the Department for inspection and approval. A description of past Nebraska
License plates may be found on the Department website at:
http://www.dmv.ne.gov/dvr/plates/plthistory.html.
The following must be submitted with an application for Historical/Vintage plates:
 a completed Application for Historical License Plates (see appendix A-29);

 proof of payment of sales tax or an old registration;
 proof of insurance in an acceptable form (see page A-5) - insurance must be kept
current;
 plates and registration if the historical/vintage vehicle is currently registered.
(there is no refund of registration fees and taxes when the owner of an historical
vehicle elects to replace their county issued license plates with historical/vintage
plates)
 appropriate fee.
References: §21-608, §21-609, §60-3,130 – §60-3,134

Historical/vintage plates are non-expiring. Insurance must be kept current at all times.
A vehicle licensed with historical/vintage license plates may only be used for servicing, test
drives, public displays, parades, and hobby-related activities and may not be used for normal
transportation to and from work, driven on a daily basis, or used for hire.
For special events that are sponsored or in which participation is by organized clubs historically
plated vehicles may be used: 1) to transport passengers for hire only if any money received is to
be used for club activities or to be donated to charitable nonprofit organizations; or 2) to haul
other vehicles to and from such special event.
Applicants applying for historical/vintage plates must own one or more additional vehicles that
are currently registered and that they use for regular transportation. If the vehicle used for regular
transportation is titled in the name of a company, proof that the applicant is owner of that
company is required.
The exception to the requirement for one or more additional vehicles currently registered is non-
profit organizations (as described in §21-608 and §21-609).
Trucks with historical plates may not be used for commercial business or transport a load in
excess of 1,000 pounds.
Assembled motor vehicles are not eligible until they are thirty (30) years old according to the
year indicated on the certificate of title.
Historical/Vintage Plate Fees

DMV
Hwy Trust Hwy Trust Rec Road Cash EMS
Line 10 Line 11 Line 9 Line 5 Line 18
Historical & Vintage: Antique Plate Fee Rec Road DMV EMS TOTAL
First Historical Vehicle 60.00 6.60 1.50 2.00 0.50 $70.60
Second Historical Vehicle 50.00 6.60 1.50 2.00 0.50 $60.60
First Historical Motorcycle 60.00 3.30 1.50 2.00 0.50 $67.30
Second Historical Motorcycle 50.00 3.30 1.50 2.00 0.50 $57.30
First Vintage Vehicle/Motorcycle 85.00 N/A 1.50 2.00 0.50 89.00

Second Vintage Vehicle/Motorcycle 75.00 N/A 1.50 2.00 0.50 79.00
Historical Plate Transfer 25.00 N/A 1.50 2.00 0.50 29.00

Transfer Historical to Vintage 50.00 N/A 1.50 2.00 0.50 54.00
Lost:
Registration/Address Change 1.00 N/A 1.50 2.00 0.50 5.00
Historical Plates:
Motor Vehicle 2.50 6.60 1.50 2.00 0.50 13.10
Motorcycle 2.50 3.30 1.50 2.00 0.50 9.80
Name Change 1.50 N/A 1.50 2.00 0.50 5.50
Additional historical/vintage vehicle fees are $10.00 less than the first vehicle
References: §21-608, §21-609, §60-3,130 – §60-3,134

Transfers
Previous vehicle to new vehicle:

If an owner of a vehicle with historical/vintage plates sells the vehicle and wishes to transfer the
plates to another historical vehicle owned by him/her, they must submit:
 a completed Application for Historical License Plates;

 the old registration from the historical vehicle that was sold;
 proof of payment of sales tax;
 proof of insurance in an acceptable form (see page 2-5);
 the appropriate fee.
Historical plate to vintage plates:

An owner of an historical vehicle registered with historical plates that wishes to transfer vintage
plates to the vehicle must submit:

 vintage plates for approval;
 the registration from the historical plates (plates may be turned in or transferred to
another historical vehicle registered in the applicant’s name);
Owner Name to Trust:

If an individual who is the registered owner of a historically plated vehicle transfer the title to a
trust, it is a transfer of ownership. To obtain historical/vintage plates in the name of the trust,
the trustee must submit:
 a completed Application for Historical License Plates in the name of the

trust (the vehicle used for regular transportation can be in the name of the
trustee);
 the registration and plates currently on the historical vehicle; (plates may
be retained in the transfer if applicant desires)
 the appropriate fee (minus plate fee).
Lost Plates
If the historical plates on a vehicle registered historical are lost or stolen, the owner must submit:

 the registration from the lost plate;
 proof of insurance in an acceptable form;
References: §21-608, §21-609, §60-3,130 – §60-3,134

Lost Registration
If the registration on a vehicle registered historical is lost or stolen, the owner must submit:

Name Change
If the owner of a vehicle registered with historical/vintage plates wishes to change their name on
the registration, they must submit:

 the registration from the historical vehicle;
Questions regarding Historical/Vintage plates should be referred to the Help Desk.
References: §21-608, §21-609, §60-3,130 – §60-3,134

Specialty Plate Overview

Nebraska has a number of different types of specialty plates available in lieu of regular county
plates. They include:
 Amateur Radio
 Gold Star Family
• Message
• Numeric
 Message
• Regular Message
• County Message
 Military:
• Disabled American Veteran
• Ex-Prisoner of War
• Pearl Harbor Survivor
• Purple Heart
 Husker:
• Message
• Numeric
 Organizational
 Special Interest
• Message
• Numeric
Applications for specialty plates may be submitted online at: www.clickdmv.ne.gov, with the
following exceptions:
Plate Reason
Amateur Radio proof of valid FCC Amateur Radio license required
Gold Star Family a signature on the application affirming eligibility
required.
Disabled American Veteran (DAV), a signature on the application affirming eligibility is
Ex-Prisoner of War (POW), Pearl required
Harbor Survivor and Purple Heart
Applications may also be submitted in person or by mail, along with the appropriate fee, to the
Department at:
PO Box 94789
References: §60-3,104.01, §60-3,104.02, §60-3,118 – §60-3,129, §60-3,135.01

Applying for Specialty Plates

Online Specialty Plate System
www.clickdmv.ne.gov
The following specialty license plates may be ordered using the Online Specialty Plate System:
 Message
 County Message
 Husker Message
 Husker Numeric
 Special Interest Message
 Special Interest Numeric
 Organizational
If the plate is ordered online there is an additional $3.00 fee that is used by the Department’s
portal provider to develop and maintain the online service website.
To order special plates online:
 Go to www.clickdmv.ne.gov;
 Under Vehicle Services, select Specialty License Plates;
 Select the appropriate Vehicle Type from the dropdown menu and click “Continue”;
 Select the specialty plate from the Select Plate Style screen and click “Continue.”
 Select the plate type from the dropdown menu.
 Enter in the message and click on “Check Availability.” (Note: An indication the
message is available is not a guarantee that the message will be approved.)
• If the message is unavailable or previously determined to be objectionable, a
message will appear and the applicant will need to try another message;
• If the message is available, a button will appear that reads: Continue to Purchase
[Message]. The applicant must click this button to proceed.
 The Description of Plate screen will then appear. The applicant is required to provide the
exact meaning of the message for which they are applying and click continue to proceed.
The Department will then review the message and approve or deny.
 The Vehicle Owner Information screen is next. The applicant must provide the
information requested.
• As with paper applications, the applicant must have a Nebraska title in their name
on the vehicle prior to submitting their application.
• If the vehicle is a lease, there must be a Nebraska title in that Lessor’s name.
• If the vehicle is non-resident military, the owner must submit the application by
mail or in person.
Owners that have a current specialty plate and want to transfer the message to another type of
specialty plate cannot perform that transaction online.
After the message has been approved and the application processed, an email will be sent to the
applicant with message and payment confirmation and advising the applicant that an approval
letter will be sent via the U.S. Postal Service first class mail. The approval letter will indicate the
approved message, the date the plates will be available at the applicant’s county treasurer’s
office and their county treasurer’s contact information so they may verify their treasurer has
received the plates.
Applications by Mail and In Person
Application may be made by submitting a properly completed Application for Specialty Plates
(see appendix A-30) along with the correct application fee for the type of plate the applicant
wishes to order to the Department by mail or in person at:

PO Box 94789
After the Department has received the application and approved the message an approval letter is
sent to applicant via the U.S. Postal Service first class mail. The approval letter will indicate the
approved message or assigned number or alpha/numeric combination, the date the plates will be
available at the applicant’s county treasurer’s office and the county treasurer’s contact
information so the applicant may verify the treasurer has received the plates.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the specialty plates are registered. The
plates are delivered to the county treasurer 3 to 4 weeks after Department approval.
Selecting a Message
The following specialty plates are available with a message:
 Message
 Gold Star Family
 Husker Message
 Special Interest
Statute provides sole authority to the Department to reject any combination that expresses,
connotes, or implies any obscene or objectionable words or abbreviations, or that conflict with a
valid set of message plates, or the present numbering system.
 Maximum of 7 characters allowed [except for motorcycle/autocycle (6 characters) and

Gold Star Family (5 characters) license plates]. Eight positions are provided to allow for
one space if the maximum numbers of characters are used in the message. (Note: A
character cannot be substituted for this space.) The message choice is centered on the
plate unless the applicant specifies otherwise.
 Alpha and numeric characters only. All alpha characters are printed in upper case. No
punctuation marks or symbols such as slashes, periods, apostrophes or other such
symbols are allowed. (Exception: County Message and Commercial plates available only
to residents of Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy Counties and must indicate placement of
hyphen.)
 Messages that conflict with present numbering system or a valid set of plates currently
registered, will not be processed. Due to the issuance of alpha/numeric plates by Douglas,
Lancaster and Sarpy counties and the Department, messages containing three alpha
followed by three numeric characters (ABC 123) cannot be processed, regardless of
spacing.
 Message availability may be checked on our Online Specialty Plate System by following
the steps below:
• Go to www.clickdmv.ne.gov;
• Under Vehicle Services, select Specialty License Plates;
• Select the appropriate Vehicle Type from the dropdown menu and click “Continue”;
• Select the specialty plate from the Select Plate Style screen and click “Continue.”
• Select the plate type from the dropdown menu.
• Enter in the message and click on “Check Availability.” (Note: An indication the
message is available is not a guarantee that the message will be approved.)
• If the message is unavailable or previously determined to be objectionable, a
message will appear and the applicant will need to try another message;
• If the message is available, a button will appear that reads: Continue to
Purchase [Message].
Revised 8/2015
Specialty Plate Processes
Transfers
The owner of a motor vehicle or trailer registered with specialty plates may make application to
their county treasurer to have the plates transferred to another vehicle or trailer owned by the
specialty plate holder. (For leased vehicles the registrant is the owner for registration purposes.)
Note: A Special Interest plate may not be transferred.
For procedure to transfer a specialty plate on VTR, refer to page 12-41.
Some issues that may appear when transferring a specialty plate are:
The following box appears:
This message appears when the plate is

Vehicle information doesn’t match the Specialty Plate System.
Is this the same Previous Plate Owners show below (Y/N) ___
being transferred from the current plate
holder to another individual or when the
Miller, John name(s) on the title to which the plate is
Miller, Jane
being transferred does not match the names
If answered “N” (No), record will be marked as relinquished. indicated in the SPS for that plate.
F12=Cancel
 If a Specialty Plate Relinquishment form has been submitted for the plate, answer N=No
to transfer to the new owner. The previous record will be relinquished on the SPS. (Note:
a relinquishment form is required only if plate is being transferred to a new owner.)
 If the names are the same, but do not match exactly, answer Y=Yes to continue with the
transfer.
 If no Specialty Plate Relinquishment form has been received F12= Exit the record and
discontinue the transaction until the appropriate relinquishment form has been received.
This message appears when

The new plate number is currently issued on another registration.
The original plate number will be transferred to the other
attempting to transfer a plate
registration. between two vehicles.
Is this the desired procedure? Y (Y=Yes, N=No)
 If N=No is entered, the user is taken back to the transfer screen and no transaction has
occurred.
 Answer Y=Yes if the desired transaction is to switch the plates on two vehicles. Yes will
allow the transfer to continue.
References: §60-3,104.01, §60-3,121, §60-3,122.02, §60-3,128

Revised 8/2015
Does the customer wish to retain the Specialty

This message will appear when attempting to replace Plate? If not, it will be set as Relinquished
on the SPS database. (Y/N):
a specialty plate with a county plate.
F12=Cancel
 If N=No is entered, the record for the specialty plate is marked relinquished.
 Entering Y=Yes will keep the plate in the name of the current plate holder.
This message appears when county office has

Plate Number has REQLINQUISHED performed a plate relinquishment and then attempts
Status on the Specialty Plate System. This
Status must be resolved with DMV to register.
to transfer the plate.
F12=Cancel The county office will need to contact the Help Desk
so the record on the SPS can be changed from a
“Relinquished” to “Issued” status to facilitate the transfer.
When a plate holder obtains a refund on

their vehicle and the specialty plates are
marked as not returned, if an attempt is
made to register the specialty plate to
another vehicle registered in the plate
holder’s name, the message “Plate
(MY1999/SI/11) marked as not returned,”
will appear.
To resolve this issued, from the

Registration menu, select 14 - Utility
Menu and then 7 - Plate Inventory
Change. Enter the plate number, plate
type and series, then select R for Returned
and press enter.
Once the plate has been marked Returned, the transaction may proceed.
If the user does not have access to this process a supervisor they need to request the assistance of
their supervisor.
References: §60-3,104.01, §60-3,121, §60-3,122.02, §60-3,128

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Transfer Fees:
Each time a plate is transferred, the system will assess for each vehicle:
• $5.50 (refer to Fees in Addition to Registration Fees, Page 5-2)

• $3.00 Plate transfer fee [credited to the DMV Cash Fund (DMV/Registration – Line 5)]
The specialty plate fees in a transfer transaction will be based upon the new registration
expiration date. If the registration expiration date is greater than the expiration date of the vehicle
to which the plate was originally registered, the system will pro-rate the fees at the rate of eight
and one-third (8 1/3%) percent per month for each full month left in the registration period.
Relinquishments
When the owner of a motor vehicle or trailer registered with specialty plates elects not to renew
the plates, or wishes to give up the message to another individual, they must complete a
Specialty Plate Relinquishment form (refer to appendix A-31) and, if they retain ownership of
the vehicle to which the specialty plate was registered, register the vehicle with either a different
specialty plate or county issued plates.
Relinquishment – Surrendering Plate:
The plate holder must complete and sign a Specialty Plate Relinquishment form, surrender the
plates and registration and, if ownership of the vehicle has not transferred, register the vehicle
with county plates.
The Specialty Plate Relinquishment form is then faxed to the Department so the plate may be
placed in a relinquished status on the Specialty Plate System (SPS).
Relinquishment – Giving Plate to Another Individual:
Be sure a signed Specialty Plate Relinquishment form is in the county possession before
proceeding.
If the plate holder is relinquishing the plate so that another individual may have the message, the
specialty plate is then registered to the new vehicle using the New, Renew or Plate Transfer
processes (whichever is appropriate to the situation).
When the questions “Vehicle information doesn’t match the Specialty Plate System. Is this the
same Previous Plate Owners shown below? If no, it will be set as Relinquished on the SPS
dataset. (Y/N): ___” appears, enter N for No.
VTR will calculate the full fee regardless of the plate expiration date because this is considered a
new application with a new owner. In the event the system pro-rates the fees, press F10=Open
Fees and enter the full specialty plate fee amount.
References: §60-3,104.01, §60-3,121, §60-3,122.02, §60-3,128

Revised 8/2015
No application is required for this process. The fee is submitted by the county to the State
Treasurer’s office in the normal monthly reporting.
In a new plate year (next new plate year is 2017) counties should make note of the new
expiration date. If the expiration date for the specialty plate changes, the county may need to
order the plate depending upon the status of the new series specialty plate order process. The
new series specialty plates are ordered on a quarterly basis in the new plate year. For example, a
specialty plate has a December expiration and after the plate is transferred it now has a June
expiration. The new series plate may not be ordered if the new series specialty plates for June
have already been ordered.
The county would need to re-order the plates to assure that the new series plates are available
when the vehicle’s registration is due in December
Space Changes
Individuals who wish to change the spacing of the message that appears on their specialty plate
after the plate has been ordered may do so by submitting an Application for Specialty Plate,
along with the appropriate fee, to the Department.
The Application for Specialty Plate must show the change in spacing exactly as the plate holder
wishes it to appear the words “Space Change” should be written across the top of the application
form.
Fees for Specialty Plate Message Space Change
Vehicles:
Message $6.25
Husker Message $7.00
Gold Star Family Message $7.00
Special Interest $3.00
Trailers:
Message $3.00
Husker Message $3.00
Motorcycles:
Message MC $2.60
Husker Message MC $3.00
After the space change has been processed, the Department will send notice to the plate owner
with the pickup date for the revised plate and county contact information so the plate owner may
verify the plates have been received by the county office prior to coming in to register the plates.
References: §60-3,104.01, §60-3,121, §60-3,122.02, §60-3,128

Revised 8/2015
MESSAG Message Plates

SLOW DN
Vehicle Message Motorcycle Message
VTR Quick Reference for Message Plates

VTR Plate Type: PM VTR Plate Class: AY, BC, BL, BN, FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX,
TC, TF, TL, XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Minitruck/Motorcycle/Autocycle/Trailer/Mobile Home - 1
Message license plates allow the registered owner of a vehicle to display a message of their
choice as long as the message does not conflict with or duplicate any number used or to be used
on a regular license plate or an existing specialty plate and does not express, connote, or imply
any obscene or objectionable words or abbreviations.
Message plates are available to motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers in lieu of
regular county license plates
If a new message plate is registered to a vehicle in a month other than the month the vehicle’s
current registration expires; the message plate renewal fee will be required when the vehicle’s
registration is due.
To ensure continued ownership of the message, the registration must be kept current. No late fee
is assessed for late registration renewal, however, the message selection is held for one (1) year
only. Failure to renew the message plate after one year will result in the message being made
available to the public.
If a message plate is delinquent for longer than one year, a new Application for Specialty Plate
must be submitted to the Department along with the $40.00 fee.
If a customer elects not to renew a message plate, they must complete a Specialty Plate
Relinquishment form (refer to appendix page A-31). If the message plate is a set of plates, the
customer may retain one plate. If the message plate is a motorcycle, autocycle, mobile home,
trailer or minitruck plate, the plate must be surrendered to the county office.
 Message plates may be ordered:

• Online using at www.clickdmv.ne.gov under the Vehicle Services tab,
Specialty License Plate;
• By submitting an application either by mail or in person to the
Department;
 Change of message choice, type of specialty plate, or requests for a refund will
not be accepted after the application has been processed
References: §60-3,118 - §60-3,121

Revised 8/2015
 The specialty plate fee is due with initial application and then annually thereafter
in the month the vehicle’s registration is due;
 There is no limit to the number of motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers or cabin

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a message
plate;
 Applicants must have a Nebraska title issued in their name, or in the event the
vehicle is leased or non-resident military, the name of the applicant must appear
on the registration of the vehicle;
 Message plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking privileges;
 Commercial vehicles registered for 5 tons or over and farm trucks registered for
16 tons or over must display the appropriate tonnage sticker;
 All appropriate registration fees and taxes apply and must be paid to the county
treasurer in the county where the vehicle has situs;
 The $40.00 fee is due to the Department with the initial application and to the
county treasurer each time the vehicle’s registration is renewed. $10.00 (25%) of
the fee is credited Highway Trust Fund [Hwy Trst Specialty (line 21)] and $30.00
(75%) to DMV Cash Fund [DMV Message Plates (line 16)]. Fees are submitted
monthly, not later than the 25th day of the month following collection, to the
DMV Message Plates Hwy Trst Specialty

Total - Fee
Line 16 Line 21
$40.00 $30.00 $10.00
mandatory.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Message plates are registered.
If a Message plate is lost or damaged the county treasurer in the county where the vehicle is
registered must fax a request to the Department for a replacement plate.
References: §60-3,118 - §60-3,121

Revised 8/2015
Husker Spirit Plates 123

Husker Message Husker Numeric
VTR Quick Reference for Husker Plates

VTR Plate Types:
VTR Plate Class: AY, BC, BL, BN, FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX,
Message: HM
Numeric: HN
Husker message license plates allow the registered owner of a vehicle to display a message of
their choice as long as the message does not conflict with or duplicate any number used or to be
used on a regular license plate or an existing specialty plate and does not express, connote, or
imply any obscene or objectionable words or abbreviations.
Husker numeric license plates are issued in consecutive numeric order in the order in which the
applications are received.
Husker message and numeric plates are available to motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers and
cabin trailers in lieu of regular county license plates
If a new Husker message or numeric plate is registered to a vehicle in a month other than the
month the vehicle’s current registration expires; the Husker plate renewal fee will be required
when the vehicle’s registration is due.
To ensure continued ownership of the message on a Husker message plate, the registration must
be kept current. No late fee is assessed for late registration renewal, however, the message
selection is held for one (1) year only. Failure to renew the message plate after one year will
result in the message being made available to the public.
If a Husker plate is delinquent for longer than one year, a new Application for Specialty Plate
must be submitted to the Department along with the $70.00 fee.
If a customer elects not to renew a Husker plate, they must complete a Specialty Plate
Relinquishment form (refer to appendix page A-31). If the Husker plate is a set of plates, the
customer may retain one plate. If the message plate is a motorcycle, autocycle, mobile home,
trailer or minitruck plate, the plate must be surrendered to the county office.
References: §60-3,127 – §60-3,129

Revised 8/2015
 Husker plates may be ordered:

Department;

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a Husker
plate;
 Husker plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking privileges;
 The $70.00 renewal fee is due to the Department with the initial application and
to the county treasurer each time the vehicle’s registration is renewed. The fees
are distributed in the following manner: $39.90 (57%) to the Highway Trust Fund
[Hwy Trst Specialty (Line 21)] and $30.10 (43%) to the DMV Cash Fund [DMV
Spirit Plates (Line 15)]. Fees are submitted monthly, not later than the 25th day of
the month following collection, to the Nebraska State Treasurer through their
County Documents website at
DMV Spirit Plates Hwy Trst Specialty

Total - Fee
Line 15 Line 21
$70.00 $30.10 $39.90
indicating the approved message or number assigned, the date the plates will be available at their
county treasurer’s office (approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the application is processed by the
Department) and their county treasurer’s telephone number to verify the treasurer has received
the plates.
References: §60-3,127 – §60-3,129

Revised 8/2015
mandatory.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Husker plates are registered.
If a Husker plate is lost or damaged the county treasurer in the county where the vehicle is
registered must fax a request to the Department for a replacement plate.
References: §60-3,127 – §60-3,129

Revised 8/2015
1-A1234 County Message Plates

59-123
Passenger Commercial
VTR Quick Reference for County Message Plates

VTR Plate Type: PM VTR Plate Class: AY, BC, BL, BN, FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX,
County Message plates are available to residents of counties who issue alpha/numeric license
plates only. Currently these are Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties. They are issued in lieu
of regular plates and may be placed on motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers.
The plates use the same design as Nebraska current plate graphic or Husker Spirit graphic.
Applicants must be a resident of the county indicated by the plate number requested - if the
applicant moves from the county indicated on the license plate, they must surrender the plate;
County message plates are available in a passenger plate or commercial plate format:
 Passenger - county designation (1 – Douglas; 2 – Lancaster, 59 – Sarpy), followed by a dash

(-), followed by one alpha character, one alpha/numeric character, and three numeric
characters for Sarpy county or two numeric characters for Douglas and Lancaster;
 Commercial – county designation (1 – Douglas; 2 – Lancaster, 59 – Sarpy), followed by a
dash (-), followed by four numeric for Sarpy county and five numeric for Douglas and
Lancaster;
If a County message plate is registered to a vehicle in a month other than the month the vehicle’s
current registration expires; the specialty plate renewal fee will be required when the vehicle’s
registration is due.
To ensure continued ownership of a County message plate, the registration must be kept current.
No late fee is assessed for late registration renewal, however, the county message selection is
held for one (1) year only. Failure to renew the county message plate after one year will result in
the message being made available to the public.
If a County message plate is delinquent for longer than one year, a new Application for Specialty
Plate must be submitted to the Department along with the $40.00 fee (regular graphic) or the
$70.00 fee (Husker graphic).
References: §60-3,118 – §60-3,121

Revised 8/2015
If a customer elects not to renew a county message plate, they must complete a Specialty Plate
Relinquishment form (refer to appendix page A-31). If the county message plate is a set of
plates, the customer may retain one plate. If the message plate is a motorcycle, autocycle,
mobile home, trailer or minitruck plate, the plate must be surrendered to the county office.
 County Message plates may be ordered:

• Online using at www.clickdmv.ne.gov (see page 9-11);
• By submitting an Application for Specialty Plate (see appendix page A-
30) either by mail or in person to the Department;

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a County
message plate;
 County message plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking
privileges;
 Message and Husker plate fees apply to the county message plates. Refer to
pages 9-20 and 9-22 for information on the fees and distribution for Message and
Husker plates.
mandatory.
References: §60-3,118 – §60-3,121

Revised 8/2015
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the County message plates are
registered.
If a County message plate is lost or damaged the county treasurer in the county where the vehicle
is registered must fax a request to the Department for a replacement plate.
References: §60-3,118 – §60-3,121

Revised 8/2015
SPECIAL Special Interest

License Plates 333CC
Message Numeric
VTR Quick Reference for Special Interest Plates

VTR Plate Types:
Message: SI VTR Plate Class: PA, TC, LV Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 1
Numeric: SN
A Special Interest license plate is available, in lieu of regular license plates, for a motor vehicle
of any age which is being collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by the owner as a leisure
pursuit and not used for general transportation of persons or cargo.
A motor vehicle registered with a Special Interest plate may be driven on the public streets and
roads only for occasional transportation, public displays, parades, and related pleasure or hobby
activities. A motor vehicle registered with a Special Interest plate may not be used under the
same conditions as other motor vehicles and shall not be used for business or occupations or
regularly for transportation to and from work.
Motorcycles and trailers are not eligible for Special Interest plates.
There is no limit to the number of eligible vehicles owned by an individual that may be
registered with a Special Interest plate.
A Special Interest license plate is displayed on the back of the vehicle.
There are two types of Special Interest License Plates:

Special Interest Message Plates Special Interest Numeric Plates
$50.00 $50.00
White background - applicants are allowed to White background - issued in consecutive

select an available message. order in the order applications are received.
Requests for specific numbers cannot be
accepted.
To apply for Special Interest License Plates a properly completed Application for Specialty
Plates (refer to appendix A-30) must be submitted to the Department along with the appropriate
fee.
References: §60-3,118 - §60-3,121

If a Special Interest plate is registered to a vehicle in a month other than the month the vehicle’s
current registration expires; the renewal fee will be required when the vehicle’s registration is
due.
To ensure continued ownership of a Special Interest plate, the registration must be kept current.
No late fee is assessed for late registration renewal, however, the message or numeric/alpha
selection is held for one (1) year only. Failure to renew a Special Interest plate after one year
will result in the message being made available to the public.
If a Special Interest plate is delinquent for longer than one year, a new Application for Specialty
Plate must be submitted to the Department along with the $50.00 fee.
If a customer elects not to renew a Special Interest plate, they must complete a Specialty Plate
Relinquishment form (refer to appendix page A-31). The plate must be surrendered to the
county treasurer.
 Special Interest plates may be ordered:

• Online using at www.clickdmv.ne.gov (see page 9-11);
• By submitting an Application for Specialty Plate either by mail or in
person to the Department;
 There is no limit to the number of motor vehicles, owned or leased by the

applicant, which may be licensed with a Special Interest plate;
 Special Interest plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking
privileges;
References: §60-3,118 - §60-3,121

 The $50.00 fee is due to the Department with the initial application and to the
county treasurer each time the vehicle’s registration is renewed. $25.00 (50%) of
the fee is credited to the Highway Trust Fund [Hwy Trst Specialty (Line 21)] and
$25.00 (50%) to the DMV Cash Fund [DMV Special Interest (Line 25)]. Fees are
submitted monthly, not later than the 25th day of the month following collection,
to the Nebraska State Treasurer through their County Documents website at
DMV Special Interest Hwy Trst Specialty

Total - Fee
Line 25 Line 21
$50.00 $25.00 $25.00
the plates.
mandatory.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Special Interest plates are
registered.
If a Special Interest plate is lost or damaged the county treasurer in the county where the vehicle
References: §60-3,118 - §60-3,121

Approved
Organizational
222BB License Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Organizational License Plates

VTR Plate Types:
VTR Plate Class: AY, BC, BL, BN, FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV,
Message: OP SX, TC, TF, TL, XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Minitruck/Motorcycle/Autocycle/Trailers/Mobile Home - 1
Organizational license plates are available to motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin
trailers in lieu of regular county license plates.
Once an organization has completed the certification process and collected the required number
of applications (see page 9-32), the plates for that organization become available to any
registered owner of a qualified vehicle. The applicant does not have to belong to an organization
to purchase the license plates representing that organization.
There is no limit to the number of vehicles owned by an individual that may be registered with
organizational license plates.
Applications for approved, existing organizational license plates may be submitted via the
Department’s online service at www.clickdmv.ne.gov (see page 9-11), or applicants may submit
an Application for Approved Organizational License Plates (refer to appendix page A-32)
directly to the Department at the address indicated on the application form.
The fee for an organizational plate with the initial application is $70.00. A $70.00 renewal fee is
due each time the vehicle’s registration is renewed long as the plates are retained. $59.50 (85%)
of the fee is credited to the Highway Trust Fund [Hwy Trst Specialty (line 21)] and $10.50
(15%) is credited to the DMV Cash Fund [DMV Organization (line 24)] and is submitted
monthly not later than the 25th day of the month following collection to the Nebraska State
Treasurer through their County Documents website at:
DMV Organization Hwy Trst Specialty

Total - Fee
Line 21 Line 21
$70.00 $10.50 $59.50
References: §60-3,104.01, §60-3,104.02

The Department will assign the plate number (an alpha numeric combination) at the time of
application (there is no customer chosen message option available for these license plates).
All organizational license plates will be delivered to the county treasurer of the county in which
the motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or cabin trailer is registered.
mandatory.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the organizational plates are registered.
Additional fees for production of the license plates and new registration will be charged by the
County Treasurer.
For information about how an organization may make application for creation of an
Organizational specialty plate, refer to page 9-32.
References: §60-3,104.01, §60-3,104.02

Requirements for
Certification of an
222BB Organization
An organization may make application for creation of a specialty plate representing that
organization if they meet all of the following requirements:
 The organization is a nonprofit corporation or a group of nonprofit corporations

with a common purpose.
 The primary activity or purpose of the organization serves the community,
contributes to the welfare of others, and is not offensive or discriminatory in its
purpose, nature, activity, or name.
 The name and purpose of the organization does not promote any specific product
or brand name that is on a product provided for sale.
 The organization is authorized to use any name, logo, or graphic design suggested
for the design of the plate.
 No infringement or violation of any property right will result from the use of such
name, logo, or graphic design.
 The organization will hold harmless the State of Nebraska and its employees and
agents for any liability that may result from any infringement or violation of
property right based on the use of such name, logo, or graphic design.
Upon receipt of an application the Department will send an acknowledgment and request any
additional information that may be required.
Certification or denial of an application occurs on a quarterly basis (March, June, September, and
December).
After the application has been certified the organization must submit:
 500 prepaid applications from individuals for that organization’s license plate design;
 one form of payment for the total amount due of $35,000 ($70 per application).
Once the 500 prepaid applications and payment are received, the Department will begin
production of the specialty plate design for that organization.
The 500 applications are processed and approval letters are sent to the applicants indicating when
their plates may be picked up at their County Treasurer’s office for registration to their vehicle.
Application for that organization’s plate is then opened to the public.
A suggested design for the plate must be submitted with the organization’s application, or at least
8 weeks prior to submitting the 500 prepaid applications.
Revised 8/2015
NOGW Amateur Radio License Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Amateur Radio Plates

VTR Plate Type: VTR Plate Class: FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX, TC, TF, XC, XF,
AM, PL XP,XU, XZ
Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Minitruck/Motorcycle/Trailers/Mobile Home - 1
Amateur radio plates are available to any person who holds an unrevoked and unexpired
Amateur Radio Station License issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The
plates are issued by the Department in lieu of regular plates and are inscribed with the applicant’s
official amateur radio call letters.
Amateur radio call letters are assigned by the FCC and consist of four to six characters. The first
character of any call sign must be an A, K, N, or W. All call signs contain one character that is a
number ranging from 1 to 9. The first O in a call sign will contain a slant (/) which indicates the
number 10, UNLESS the call sign already includes another numeric character. If another
number is present in the call sign, the O indicates that alpha letter O and the slash will not
appear.
To apply for amateur radio plates, a properly completed Application for Amateur Radio License
Plate (refer to appendix page A-33), along with a copy of the applicant’s unrevoked and
unexpired amateur radio station license (FCC Form 660, refer to appendix page A-34), must be
submitted to the Department for approval and processing.
 Amateur radio plates may be placed on a motor vehicle, motorcycle, autocycle,

trailer, semi-trailer or cabin trailer owned by the applicant. Only one vehicle or
trailer owned or leased by the applicant may be registered with an amateur radio
plate at one time;
 Applicants must have a Nebraska certificate of title issued in their name on the
vehicle or, in the event the vehicle is leased or non-resident military, the applicant
must be the registered owner of the vehicle;
 Amateur radio plates must be renewed annually. Proof of the applicant’s

unrevoked and unexpired amateur radio station license in the form of a valid FCC
Form 660 is required each time the plate is renewed;
 Commercial vehicles not for hire registered for 5 tons or over and farm trucks
registered for 16 tons or over must display the appropriate tonnage sticker;
Revised 8/2015
 Amateur radio plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking
privileges;
treasurer in the county where the applicant resides;
mandatory.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Amateur Radio plates are
registered.
Along with the additional fees collected each time a registration is issued (refer to Fees in
Addition to Registration Fee, page 5-2) the following fees are assessed with issuance of the
plates:
An additional $5.00 fee is due when the plates are first registered and each time they are
renewed. This fee is credited to the Highway Trust Fund [Hiway Trust Mt. Veh. Registration
(Line 10)] and is submitted monthly not later than the 25th day of the month following collection
to the Nebraska State Treasurer through their County Documents website at:
Revised 8/2015
Gold Star Family

1 License Plates 12345
VTR Quick Reference for Gold Star Family License Plates
VTR Plate Types:
VTR Plate Class: BC, BL, BN, FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX,
Message: GK
SX, TC, TF, TL, XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
Numeric: GL
Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Minitruck/Motorcycle/Trailers/Mobile Home - 1
Gold Star Family License plates are available to families of persons who have died while serving
in good standing on active duty in the military service of the United States.
Gold Star Family License Plates are issued in lieu of regular plates and may be placed on motor
vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers.
To be eligible for Gold Star Family plates the applicant must be:
 A surviving spouse - whether remarried or not

 An ancestor - including a stepparent
 A descendent - including a stepchild
 A foster parent or a person in loco parentis (refer to Definitions page 1-3)
 A sibling
There are two types of Gold Star Family License Plates:
Gold Star Message Plates Gold Star Numeric Plates

$40.00 $5.00
Gold Star graphic - applicants are allowed to Gold Star graphic - issued in consecutive
select an available message up to five numeric order in the order applications are
characters. received. Requests for specific numbers cannot
be accepted.
To apply for Gold Star Family License Plates a properly completed Application for Gold Star
Family License Plate (refer to appendix A-35) must be submitted to the Department along with
the appropriate fee.
DMV Gold Star Vet Cemetery Fund

Total - Fee
Line 23 Line 22
$ 5.00 N/A $ 5.00
$40.00 $10.00 $30.00
References: §60-3,122.01, §60-3,122.02

Revised 7/2014
The application must include the applicant’s signature. This is required as an affirmation that the
applicant is eligible for the plates. Applications received without a signature cannot be processed
and will be returned.
 Gold Star plates may not be ordered online because the applicant's signature
affirming eligibility is required before the application can be approved and
processed.
not be accepted after the application has been processed.

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a Gold Star
Family plate;
 Gold Star plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking privileges;
 The $5.00 fee for Gold Star Family Numeric plates is due to the Department when
the plates are first ordered and to the county treasurer each time they are renewed.
This fee is credited to the Vet Cemetery Fund (Line 22).
 The $40.00 fee for the Gold Star Family Message plate is due to the Department
when the plates are first ordered and to the county treasurer each time they are
renewed.
$30.00 (75%) of the fee is credited to the Nebraska Veteran Cemetery System Operation
Fund [Vet Cemetery Fund (Line 22)] and $10.00 (25%) is credited to DMV Cash Fund
[DMV Gold Star (Line 23). These fees are submitted monthly not later than the 25th day of
the month following collection to the Nebraska State Treasurer through their County
Documents website at: https://www.treasurer.state.ne.us/CountyDocs/login.asp.
References: §60-3,122.01, §60-3,122.02

Revised 7/2014
the plates.
mandatory.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Gold Star Family plates are
registered.
A Gold Star Family plate may be transferred to a different vehicle registered by the applicant.
References: §60-3,122.01, §60-3,122.02

Revised 7/2014
Purple Heart
123 License Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Purple Heart Plates

VTR Plate Type: PT VTR Plate Class: FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX, TC, TF,
XF, XP, XU, XZ
Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Minitruck/Motorcycle/Trailer/Mobile Home - 1
Purple Heart License Plates are available to any person who has received an award of a Purple
Heart from the Federal government.
Purple Heart License plates are issued in lieu of regular plates and may be placed on motor
To apply for Purple Heart license plates, a properly completed Application for Purple Heart
License Plates (refer to appendix A-36) must be submitted to the Department for approval and
processing.

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a Purple
Heart plate;
 Applicants must have a Nebraska Certificate of Title issued in their name, or in

the event the vehicle is leased or non-resident military, the name of the applicant
must appear on the registration of the vehicle;
 Purple Heart license plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking
privileges;
 Purple Heart license plates must be renewed annually;
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mandatory.
If Purple Heart license plates are lost, stolen or mutilated, the county treasurer will submit a
request to the Department for replacement plates. The replacement plates are issued to the
registered owner of the plates at no charge.
Revised 7/2014
Disabled American Veteran
1234 License Plates

(DAV)
VTR Quick Reference for DAV Plates

VTR Plate Type: DV VTR Plate Class: FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX, TC, TF,
XF, XP, XU, XZ
Disabled American Veteran license plates are available to any person in Nebraska who is a
veteran of the United States Armed Forces and was discharged, or otherwise separated, with a
characterization of honorable or general (under honorable conditions) and is classified by the
United States Department of Veterans Affairs with a disability that is one hundred percent
(100%) service-connected.
A disability that is one hundred percent service-connected does not mean that the applicant must
be one hundred percent disabled. It means that to be eligible for DAV plates the applicant’s
disability must be one hundred percent connected to their service in the armed forces.
To apply for a DAV plate, a properly completed Application for Disabled American Veteran
License Plates (refer to appendix A-37) must be submitted to the Department for approval and
processing.

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a DAV plate;
 Applicants must have a Nebraska certificate of title issued in their name or, in the
event the vehicle is leased or non-resident military, the name of the applicant must
appear on the registration of the vehicle;
 DAV plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking privileges (the
requirements for handicap parking are more stringent than those for the DAV plate);
 Commercial vehicles registered for 5 tons or over and farm trucks registered for 16
tons or over must display the appropriate tonnage sticker;
 DAV plates must be renewed annually;
Revised 8/2015
mandatory.
If DAV plates are lost, stolen or mutilated, the owner of the plates must make application to the
county treasurer for replacement plates. The lost plate fee is applicable for DAV plates.
Approval of an Application for Disabled Veteran License Plate is not related to the disabled
veteran motor vehicle tax exemption. For information regarding the disabled/blind veteran
motor vehicle tax exemption, refer to page 6-10.
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Ex-Prisoner of War (EX-POW)
License Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Ex-POW Plates

VTR Plate Type: PW VTR Plate Class: FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX, TC, TF,
XF, XP, XU, XZ
Ex-Prisoner of War License Plates are available to any person who was discharged, or otherwise
separated, with a characterization of honorable from, or who is currently serving in the United
States Armed Forces and was captured and incarcerated by an enemy of the United States during
a period of conflict with that enemy.
Ex-Prisoner of War license plates are issued in lieu of regular plates and may be placed on motor
To apply for Ex-POW license plates, a properly completed Application for Ex-Prisoner of War
License Plate (refer to appendix A-38) must be submitted to the Department for approval and
processing.

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with an Ex-POW
plate;
 Applicants must have a Nebraska Certificate of Title issued in their name, or in the
event the vehicle is leased or non-resident military, the name of the applicant must
appear on the registration of the vehicle;
 Ex-POW license plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking
privileges;
 Ex-POW license plates must be renewed annually;
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mandatory.
If Ex-POW license plates are lost, stolen or mutilated, the owner of the plates must make
application to the county treasurer for replacement plates. The replacement plates are issued to
the registered owner of the plates at no charge.
Revised 7/2014
Pearl Harbor Survivor

License Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Pearl Harbor Survivor Plates

VTR Plate Type: PH VTR Plate Class: FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX, TC, TF,
XF, XP, XU, XZ
Pearl Harbor Survivor license plates are available to any person who is a survivor of the Japanese
attack on Pearl Harbor and meets the following requirements:
 a member of the United States Armed Forces on December 7, 1941;
 was on station on December 7, 1941, during the hours of 7:55 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Hawaii time in Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to
exceed three miles;
 was discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable from
the United State Armed Forces; and
 hold a current membership in the Nebraska Chapter of the Pearl Harbor survivors
Association.
Pearl Harbor Survivor license plates are issued in lieu of regular plates and may be placed on
motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers.
The Application for Pearl Harbor Survivor License Plates (refer to appendix A-39) must first be
submitted to the Nebraska Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association for verification that
the applicant is eligible for the plates. The application is then forwarded to the Department for
final approval and processing.
trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a Pearl Harbor
Survivor plate;
 Applicants must have a Nebraska Certificate of Title issued in their name, or in the
event the vehicle is leased, the name of the applicant must appear on the registration
of the vehicle;
 Pearl Harbor Survivor license plates do not afford the registered owner any special
parking privileges;
 Pearl Harbor Survivor license plates must be renewed annually;
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mandatory.
If Pearl Harbor Survivor plates are lost, stolen or mutilated, the owner of the plates must make
application to the county treasurer for replacement plates. The replacement plates are issued to
the registered owner of the plates at no charge.
Revised 8/2015
SAMPLE
Sample License Plates
Samples of the currently issued Nebraska license plates are available through the Department. A
Sample plate displays the design of a regular plate and has the word “SAMPLE” inscribed on it.
The fee is $5.00 per plate for requests from anywhere in the United States and $10.00 per plate if
the plate is to be mailed outside of the United States. All fees must be in United States currency
in cash, check or money order.
Sample plates may be purchased in person through the Department in Lincoln, or may be
requested by mail with a written request sent, along with the appropriate fee, to:

PO Box 94789
75 Boat Dealer Trailer Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Boat Dealer Trailer Plates

VTR Plate Type: BD VTR Plate Class: BD Number of Plates: 1
The Department issues Boat Dealer Trailer plates to boat dealers in Nebraska for use on trailers
that are required to be registered in lieu of registering. They are issued for the boat dealer to use
when transporting a boat that is part of their inventory.
To obtain a boat dealer trailer plate an Application for Boat Dealer Trailer License Plates (refer
to appendix A-40) must be submitted to the Department along with the appropriate fee.
Applications may be submitted to the Department by mail or in person.
Fees – Boat Dealer Trailer Plates

New $ 17.30 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $ 10.00 $3.30 $ .50
Renewal $ 14.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $ 10.00 $ .50
Lost
Plate $ 9.80 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 5.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
Once the application has been verified and processed the applicant is issued a registration, plate
and validation decal. There is no limit to the number of plates an applicant may request.
Boat dealer trailer plates are issued for a calendar year and expire in December of the year of
issuance. The Department sends renewal notices to boat dealer trailer plate holders in November
of each year.
To renew a boat dealer trailer plate the applicant must submit the renewal postcard and the
appropriate fee to the Department. If the applicant will be applying for new plates in addition to
renewing existing plates they will need to submit an Application for Boat Dealer Trailer Plates
indicating the plates they are renewing along with the new plates requested and include the
appropriate fee.
References: §60-312, 60-379, §60-3,157

Revised 12/2014
Boat dealer trailer plates are placed on the rear of the trailer and may be used only for
transporting a boat that is part of the dealer’s inventory.
VTR
Boat dealer trailer plates are processed by the Department.
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Example of a Boat Dealer Plate Registration
References: §60-312, 60-379, §60-3,157

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Film Vehicle
22 Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Film Vehicle Plates

VTR Plate Type: FV VTR Plate Class: FV Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 2; Trailer -1
A film vehicle is any motor vehicle or trailer used exclusively by a non-resident production
company temporarily on location in Nebraska producing a feature film, television commercial,
documentary, or industrial or educational videotape production.
Film vehicles may be operated within the State of Nebraska for up to one year without
registering the vehicle in this state. Once the vehicle has been located within the State for a one-
year period it is required to be registered.
The Department, subject to approval of the Department of Economic Development, issues film
vehicle plates and registrations.
To apply for film vehicle plates, the applicant must submit the following:
 a completed Application for Film Vehicle License Plates (refer to appendix A-41);
 written approval from the Department of Economic Development;
 a copy of the vehicle’s out-of-state registration;
 proof of insurance indicating applicant’s insurance meets Nebraska’s minimum
requirements (see page 2-5) - proof is required at the time of initial application and at
renewal.
Fees – Film Vehicle Plates

Total County DMV/ Recreation Hwy Trust Hiway EMS
16,000 GVW & less $ 60.60 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $ 50.00 $6.60 $ .50
16,001 GVW & over $160.60 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $150.00 $6.60 $ .50
Renewal (max 3 mo.) $ 29.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $ 25.00 $ .50
Lost
Plate – Truck $ 13.10 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $6.60 $ .50
Plate – Trailer $ 9.80 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 $3.30 $ .50
Registration $ 5.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $ .50
Once application is approved, the applicant is issued appropriate registration, plates and
validation decals.
References: §60-327, §60-383, §60-3,157

Revised 8/2015
Initial plates and registration are valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance. Film vehicle
plates and registration may be renewed one time for a period not to exceed three (3) months.
Requests from companies or individuals for Nebraska license plates to be placed on motor
vehicles or trailers that will appear on film should be directed to the Department.
VTR
Film Vehicle plates are processed by the Department.
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Example of a Film Vehicle Registration
References: §60-327, §60-383, §60-3,157

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51
Repossession
Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Repossession Plates

VTR Plate Type: RE VTR Plate Class: RE Number of Plates: Motor Vehicle – 1; Trailer – 1
The Department issues Repossession Plates to finance companies licensed to do business in

Nebraska.
To obtain repossession plates an Application for Repossession Plates (see appendix A-42 for
example) must be obtained from and submitted to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board at
the following address:
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board

PO Box 94697
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2148
After the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board has approved the application the applicant
then submits the application to the Department along with the appropriate fee. Applications may
be submitted to the Department by mail or in person.
Fees – Repossession Plates

Total County DMV/ Recreation Hiway Hiway EMS
Fund Registration Road Trust Trust Fund
Mt. Veh. Lic. Plate
Registration Fee
New $ 17.30 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $10.00 $3.30 $ .50
Renewal $ 14.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $10.00 N/A $ .50
Lost
Plates $9.80 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 3.30 $ .50
Registration $5.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 N/A $ .50
Plate fee is applicable upon first issuance of a plate and registration, when requesting a
replacement plate, and in a year when new plates are issued.
Once the application has been verified and processed the applicant is issued a registration, plate
and validation decal. There is no limit to the number of plates an applicant may request.
Repossession plates are issued for a calendar year and expire in December to be valid for no
more than twelve (12) months.
To renew repossession plate the applicant follows the same procedure as in the initial application
process.
Repossession plates are placed on the rear of a repossessed motor vehicle or trailer and may only
be used for operating or towing motor vehicles or trailers for the purpose of repossession,
demonstration and disposal. The registration must be displayed upon demand for any motor
vehicle or trailer being operated or towed with a repossession plate.
VTR
Repossession plates are processed by the Department.
Example of Repossession Registration
51 Transporter Plates
VTR Quick Reference for Transporter Plates

VTR Plate Type: TA VTR Plate Class: TA Number of Plates: 1
The Department issues a Transporter Plate to qualified transporters, persons, firms, corporations
and businesses. There are two types of transporter plates.
Type I: A transporter (see definition on page 1-7) doing business in this state and engaged in
the business of transporting motor vehicles or trailers not owned by them solely for the purpose
of delivery.
Type II: Any person, firm, or corporation in this state engaged in the business of equipping,
modifying, repairing, or detailing motor vehicles or trailers which are not registered and which
are not owned by that person, firm, or corporation.
To obtain a transporter plate a properly completed Application for Transporter Plate (see
appendix A-43) must be submitted to the Department along with the appropriate fee.
Applications may be submitted to the Department by mail or in person.
The applicant is required to provide verification of their business in the form of:
 Business and Individual:
• In-state: The ID Number assigned to them by the Nebraska Department

of Revenue.
• A copy of their business registry with a Secretary of State’s office or
similar document.
• Other documentation as may be required by the Department to establish
legitimacy of the business.
Fees – Transporter Plates

Type I - NEW $17.30 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $10.00 3.30 $. 50
Type I - RENEWAL $14.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $10.00 N/A $ .50
Type II - NEW $37.30 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $30.00 3.30 $ .50

Type II - RENEWAL $34.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $30.00 N/A $ .50
Lost:
Plates $9.80 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $2.50 3.30 $ .50
Registration $5.00 N/A $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 N/A $ .50
References: §60-355, §60-377, §60-378

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Once the application has been verified and processed the applicant is issued the registration,
plate and a validation decal. There is no limit to the number of plates an applicant may request.
Transporter plates are issued for one calendar year and expire in December of the year of
issuance. The Department sends renewal notices to transporter plate holders in November each
year.
To renew a transporter plate the applicant must submit the renewal postcard and the appropriate
fee to the Department. If the applicant will be applying for new plates in addition to renewing
existing plates they will need to submit an Application for Transporter Plates indicating the
plates they are renewing along with the new plates requested and include the appropriate fee.
The transporter plate registrant is required to keep a record of each motor vehicle or trailer
transported by him or her for a period of six (6) years and to make such record available to the
Department upon demand.
Transporter plates may only be used for transporting vehicles that fall into one of the types
indicated. Plates are to be displayed on the front of the driven vehicle for a truck/trailer
combination, on the front of a vehicle driven alone, and on the rear of a trailer being towed.
VTR
Transporter plates are processed by the Department.
Example of Transporter Registration
References: §60-355, §60-377, §60-378

Revised 12/2014
Undercover License Plates
Undercover license plates may be issued to law enforcement agencies and other
entities authorized by statute. Their use is restricted to legitimate criminal
investigatory purposes only.
Undercover plates may not be used on personally owned vehicles or for personal
use of a government-owned vehicle.
Eligible entities must contact the Department to obtain the required application
form. Applications are two part forms with specific control numbers and must be
submitted in their original form. Photocopied or reprinted application forms are
not acceptable.
Properly completed applications must be submitted, along with proper payment, to

the Department for final approval and issuance of the plates.
Confidentiality Notice
All records and information related to undercover license plates is strictly

confidential and cannot be released under any circumstances.
All requests for information related to undercover license plates should be

directed to the Department.
Ordering License Plates

The initial supply of license plates for each county in a new plate Plate Inventory Status
series year is ordered by the Department. The number of plates A – Available
ordered for each county is determined by the number of plates D – Damaged
registered in that county in the previous registration period and I - Issued
then adding 10% to that number to allow for the normal increase L – Lost
in registrations each year. N – Not Returned
R – Returned
S – Saved (Reserved)
Currently registered specialty plates are included in the new plate
series year plates that are ordered. The specialty plates are ordered on a quarterly basis.
Specialty plate orders from new applications are processed by the Department on a weekly basis.
A County Specialty Plate Order report that lists all specialty plates ordered for a specific county
is generated and sent to each county via a process on the AS400 (if not printed the report is
system deleted one week after receipt). One user id in each county is designated as the recipient
of the report. This user has the option of either manually locating and printing the report on a
weekly basis or managing the settings that will allow for automatic print to your report printer.
 To manually locate and print the report the owner of the user id where the report is
directed selects option 80 Change Default Printer from the AS/400 Main Menu and notes
the printer name (may be PRT01 or something similar), press F12 to Cancel. Then from
the AS/400 Main Menu select option 20 AS/400 System Operations, then select option 3
Work with Printer Output. Page down through the list of queues until you locate the
printer name noted above (PRT01, etc.). Place a number 5 in front of the appropriate
queue then page down until you locate the report named SPSCNTYXX (xx= county
number), place a number 2 in front of the report, enter, and key in the printer address,
press enter.
 To set the report up to automatically print when received the owner of the user id where
the report is directed selects option 80 Change Default Printer, types the printer address
in the Printer Name field and presses enter. The printer address field may need to be
updated with a change to the report printer.
 The user id that the report is directed to may need to be updated with change of staff, etc.
Contact the DMV Help Desk to request changes to the recipient of the report or to inform
the Department of issues receiving the report.
After the initial supply of plates is received, counties must monitor the number of plates in their
inventory to assure they have a sufficient number of each plate type to properly register motor
vehicles and trailers as required.
When inventory for a plate type needs to be replenished, additional plates are ordered from the
Department using the County Plate Management System on the AS400. (Please allow 3 to 4
weeks to receive your order.)
Ordering plates using the Plate Management System:
Sign on to the AS400 using a User ID authorized to order plates. From 4 - Motor Vehicle
System, go to 8 - County Plate Management. Select 1 - Request Additional Plates. The
Work with Requisitions screen will appear.
Leave Date and Req# blank. Press F9 to add

plates.
Key the correct series year (series year is

2011 for all plates except government
where the series year is 1984) and press
enter.
Enter Y (yes) to confirm.
The Work with Requisitions screen

reappears.
Select the order by placing a 1 on the line

1 under Opt and enter.
The Additional Requisition Detail screen will

appear.
Press F9 to access the Request Plates

screen. Enter the quantity and plate type
needed and press enter.
A drop menu will appear. Select the county Site

ID for appropriate county (e.g. C04, C10 – note
that NOL is not the correct Site ID for ordering
plates) and press enter.
The Additional Requisition Detail screen will appear. If additional plates are needed, press F9 on
to add to the order or, if no additional plates are needed, F12=Cancel to return to the Work with
Requisitions/Pending Status Only screen.
On the Work with Requisitions screen,
select the correct requisition by keying a 5
on the Opt line and press enter.
On the Release Requisition screen, type R in the

status field to release the requisition to the state
and press enter.

Please allow 3 to 4 weeks to receive your order.
Department Process
The Department reviews orders for additional plates on a weekly basis using the plate type
county printout provided by VTR to assist in verifying how many, if any, plates should be
ordered from Cornhusker State Industries (Corrections).
Steps in the review process include:
a. A determination is made of the number of plates for the specific plate type ordered in
the previous year;
b. The number of unallocated plates is subtracted from the number of plates ordered,
then the result is divided by the number of months since the last order. This is to
determine the average number of plates issued per month. This average number is
then multiplied by four to determine how many plates are required to ensure the
county has at least a four month supply in inventory.
c. The available inventory at the county level for the plate type ordered is then
determined by checking the number of unallocated plates for that plate type on the
Plate Type Counts Report.
d. The number of plates ordered is determined as follows:
• If the number of actual plates in inventory is less than the number determined
to be needed in available inventory, a six-month supply of plates are ordered
by multiplying the average used per month by six.
• If the number of plates in inventory is greater than the number determined to
be needed in available inventory, no plate order is placed.
This process is altered slightly the last year of a plate series to ensure that the number of plates to
be destroyed is kept to a minimum.
Note: The accuracy of the Plate Type Counts Report is dependent on the proper responses
provided to plate questions asked during VTR processes. For instance if you indicate that a plate
has been returned (it is returned to your inventory and increases the number of plates available),
if in actuality you destroy the plate (and do not reuse) you should respond to the question that the
plate is damaged.
Posting and Receiving Plates
Once the entire plate order is received, it must be posted and received on the system before the
plates can be issued.
To post and receive a plate order, from

the Vehicle Title & Registration
menu, select 8 – County Plate
Management System.
From the County Plate

Management System menu,
select 2 – Receive Plate
Orders.
The Display Outstanding Orders screen

will indicate orders that have not yet
been posted and received.
Plate a 1 in the Opt field next to the

correct order.
On the Outstanding Order Details

screen, again place a 1 in the Opt
field for the correct order.
On the Work with Receipts screen,

press F9=Receive Plates.
Enter the beginning and ending

plate numbers exactly as they
appear.
Enter Y (Yes) to confirm. The Work

with Receipts screen will reappear.
Press F12=Cancel, twice to return to
the County Plate Management System
menu.
From the County Plate

Management System menu,
select 3 – Post Receipts and
press F15
= Post Plates
Received.
The system will move the plates into the county inventory in an overnight process. The plates
will be available for issuance the next business day.

License Plate Information
(Alpha/Numeric Counties (plates with 3 alpha – 3 numeric format) are: Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy)
VTR Plate Plate Number # of PMS VTR Plate

Plate Description Format Plates Code Class Code
Type
Code
AM Amateur Radio KCOWA 1 or 2 N/A - SPS FX, LV, MC, MH, MT,
PA, RV, SX, TC, TF,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
AN Antique/Historical 12345 1 or 2 AN AN
(State Issued)
AY Autocycle 94123 1 AY AY
ABC123
BD Boat Dealer Trailer 94123 1 BD BD
(State Issued)
BU Bus 94123 1 BU BC, BL, BN, BS
ABC123 LS
CA Camper Permit 1234 Decal N/A CA
VTR Permit Type: RR
RO Carnival Operator’s Permit Pink Reg Form N/A N/A RO
VTR Permit Type: CP
DV Disabled American Veteran 1234 1 or 2 N/A - SPS FX, LV, MC, MH, MT,
(DAV) PA, RV, SX, TC, TF,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
FV Film Vehicle 1234 1 or 2 FV FV
(State Issued)
GC County Government - Vehicle 12345 1 or 2* GC GC
(State Issued)

Type
Code
GG State Government – Vehicle 12345 1 or 2* GG GG
(State Issued)
RO Grain Hauling Permit Pink Reg Form N/A N/A RO
VTR Permit Type: GH
GK Gold Star Message HERO 1 or 2 N/A – SPS AY, BC, BL, BN, FX,
LV, MC, MH, MT, PA,
RV, SX, TC, TF, TL,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
GL Gold Star Numeric 12345 1 or 2 N/A - SPS AY, BC, BL, BN, FX,
LV, MC, MH, MT, PA,
RV, SX, TC, TF, TL,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
GM Municipal Government – 12345 2 GM GM
Vehicle (State Issued)
GS School District 12345 2 GS GS
(State Issued)
HM Husker Spirit Message HUSKERS 1 or 2 N/A - SPS AY, BC, BL, BN, FX,
LV, MC, MH, MT, PA,
RV, SX, TC, TF, TL,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
HN Husker Spirit Numeric 3689 1 or 2 N/A - SPS AY, BC, BL, BN, FX,
LV, MC, MH, MT, PA,
RV, SX, TC, TF, TL,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
MA Motorcycle Antique 1234 1 MA MA
(State Issued)
MC Motorcycle 94123 1 MC MC
ABC123
MD Motorcycle Dealer 94123 1 MD MD
MG Motorcycle Government 1234 1 MG CG, MG, SG
(State Issued)

Type
Code
MH Mobile Home 94123 1 (MH) MH MH (single)
ABC123 2 (RV) LD (RV) RV (double)
LS (MH) *Non-Res
MT Minitruck 94123 1 MI MT
ABC123
OP Organizational 123AA 1 or 2 N/A - SPS AY, BC, BL, BN, FX,
LV, MC, MH, MT, PA,
RV, SX, TC, TF, TL,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ,
PA Passenger 94A123 1 or 2 PA PA, DP, LV
ABC123 LD
PD Dealer Passenger 94123 1 PD PD
PH Pearl Harbor Survivor 1234 1 or 2 N/A - SPS FX, LV, MC, MH, MT,
PA, RV, SX, TC, TF,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
PL Handicapped (Paraplegic) 1234 1 or 2 N/A -SPS AY, BN, LV, MC, MT,
PA, RV, TC, TF,
PM Message MESSAGE 1 or 2 N/A -SPS AY, BC, BL, BN, FX,
LV, MC, MH, MT, PA,
RV, SX, TC, TF, TL,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
PT Purple Heart 1234 1 or 2 N/A - SPS PA, TC, TF, LV, MC,
MH, MT, RV, FX, SX,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
PW Ex-POW 1234 1 or 2 N/A - SPS PA, TC, TF, LV, MC,
MH, MT, RV, FX, SX,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ

Type
Code
RE Repossession R123 1 RE RE
(State Issued)
RO Receipt Only Pink Reg Form N/A N/A RO
SB Snowmobile Pink Reg Form Decal N/A SB
SD Snowmobile Dealer Pink Reg Form Decal N/A SD
SE Special Equipment Plate (SME) 94123 2 SE SE
ZSA123 LD
SI Special Interest Message SPECIAL 1 PA, TC, LV
SM Snowmobile Manufacturer Pink Reg Form Decal N/A SM
SN Special Interest Numeric 123AA 1 PA, TC, LV
SQ Sesquicentennial Numeric 555BD 2 SQ AY, BC, BL, BN, FX,
1 (MC) SX LV, MC, MH, MT, PA,
SG RV, SX, TC, TF, TL,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
SQ Sesquicentennial Message HPYBDY 2 SC AY, BC, BL, BN, FX,
1 (MC) XX LV, MC, MH, MT, PA,
SH RV, SX, TC, TF, TL,
XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
SW Soil & Water 94123 2 SW SW
(Plates with county number ABC123 LD
designation read: Agriculture Truck)
TA Transporter 123 1 TA TA
(State Issued)
TC Commercial Truck 941234 2 TC TC
ABC123 LD TR
TD Thirty Day 30 2 TD TD
Day 1234

Type
Code
TE Tax Exempt 123 2 TE PA
TC
TF Farm Truck 94123 2 TF TF
TL Local Truck 94123 2 TL TL

ZBA123 LD
TL Local Truck 94123 2 TL TL
ZBA123 LD
VA Vintage Varies 1 or 2 N/A VA, PA
(State Issued)
(One plate may be used - placed
on rear of vehicle)
VM Vintage Motorcycle Varies 1 N/A VM, MC
(State Issued)
WC Watercraft N/A Decal N/A WC
(Games & Park Decal)
WD Watercraft Dealer N/A Decal N/A WD
(Games & Park Decal)
XD Trailer Dealer 94123 1 XD XD
XF Trailer Farm 2X1234 1 XF XF
(A/N Counties only) FX
XT Trailer 2X1234 1 XT FX, SX, XC, XF, XP,
XAA123 LS XU, XZ
N
2 NEBRASKA
E
1
B
0 T
47
R
A 1 O
S
5 Decals N
K
A
Validation Tonnage
Decal Decal
The Department is responsible for the distribution of decals used in the registration process. The
decals include:
 Validation
 Tonnage
 Dealer Tax Paid
 Snowmobile
 Camper Unit Permit
Validation Decals:
Validation decals are required as a method of indicating motor vehicle registration fees and taxes
have been paid for the registration period indicated on the decal.
Validation decals are displayed on a license plate in the upper right corner of the plate.
The number of decals issued, one or two, is dependent upon the registration type which indicates
the required number of plates. For information regarding plate types and the number of plates
issued for each type, refer to Plate Type Codes and Classes, page 9-63.
The month and year of validation is printed on the decal. The year for which the validation decal
is valid is also indicated by color which is changed each year.
Validation decals are ordered by the Department and shipped directly to county offices by the
Department of Corrections. They arrive one (1) to two (2) months prior to the month they are
needed.
Tonnage Decals:
Tonnage decals are required for vehicles registered based upon gross vehicle weight and indicate
the registered weight of the vehicle.
Tonnage decals are displayed on a license plate in the upper left corner of the plate.
References: §60-399, §60-3,101, §60-3,147, §60-3,150

Revised 7/2014
Tonnage decals are required for:
 Commercial vehicles registered at 5 to 47 ton;

 Local trucks registered at 5 to 47 ton;
 Soil and water trucks registered at 5 to 47 ton;
 Farm vehicles registered over 16 ton;
Government vehicles are not registered with weight so tonnage decals are not required.
Tonnage decals are ordered by the Department and shipped directly to county offices by the
Department of Corrections. The initial supply is shipped several months prior to the change in
plate series.
Dealer Tax Paid:
Dealer Tax Paid decals are ordered by the Department and shipped directly to county offices by
the Department of Corrections. The initial supply is shipped several months prior to the change
in the plate series. For information regarding the use of Dealer Tax Paid decals, refer to page 7-2.
Snowmobile Decals:
Snowmobile decals are ordered by the Department and shipped directly to county offices by the
Department of Corrections. The supply is usually shipped with the September validation decals.
For information regarding the use of Snowmobile decals, refer to page 2-47.
Camper Unit Permit Decals:
Camper Unit Permit decals are ordered by the Department and shipped directly to county offices
by the Department of Corrections. The supply is usually shipped with the December validation
decals. For information regarding the use of Camper Unit Permit decals, refer to page 8-1.
Counties may order additional decals as needed by contacting the Help Desk at 1.800.972.6299
or emailing the Driver and Vehicle Records Division at [email protected].
References: §60-399, §60-3,101, §60-3,147, §60-3,150

Revised 7/2014
Military Honor Plates
Army Air Force Coast Guard Marines
National Guard Navy
VTR Quick Reference for Military Honor Plates

VTR Plate Types:
VTR Plate Class: AY, BC, BL, BN, FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX,
Message: MM
Numeric: MN
Military Honor plates are available, in lieu of regular county plates, to eligible persons who have
served, or are currently serving, on active duty in the:
Air Force Army Coast Guard Marine Corps
National Guard Navy
To apply for Military Honor license plates the applicant must be eligible for, and enrolled in, the
Nebraska Veteran’s Registry through the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Applicants
who need to register may do so online at: www.nebraska.gov/va_registry/index.cgi. Questions
regarding eligibility should be addressed to Veterans’ Affairs at:
Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs

301 Centennial Mall South, 6th Flr
PO Box 95083
Phone: 402.471.2458
https://veterans.nebraska.gov
Military Honor message license plates allow the registered owner of a vehicle to display a
message of their choice as long as the message does not conflict with or duplicate any number
used or to be used on a regular license plate or an existing specialty plate and does not express,
connote, or imply any obscene or objectionable words or abbreviations.
The Department will assign the plate number (an alphanumeric combination) for Military Honor
numeric license plates at the time of application.
Military Honor message and numeric plates are available to motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers
and cabin trailers in lieu of regular county license plates
If a new Military Honor message or numeric plate is registered to a vehicle in a month other than
the month the vehicle’s current registration expires; the plate renewal fee will be required when
the vehicle’s registration is due.
To ensure continued ownership of the message on a Military Honor message plate, the
registration must be kept current. No late fee is assessed for late registration renewal, however,
the message selection is held for one (1) year only. Failure to renew the message plate after one
year will result in the message being made available to the public.
If a Military Honor plate is delinquent for longer than one year, a new Application for Specialty
Plate must be submitted to the Department along with the appropriate fee, $40.00 for a Military
Honor message plate and $5.00 for a Military Honor numeric plate.
If a customer elects not to renew a Military Honor plate, they must complete a Specialty Plate
Relinquishment form (refer to appendix page A-31). If the Military Honor plate is a set of
plates, the customer may retain one plate. If the Military Honor plate is a trailer, minitruck,
motorcycle or autocycle plate, the plate must be surrendered to the county office.
 Military Honor plates may be ordered:

Department;

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a Military
Honor plate;
 Military Honor plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking
privileges;
 The Military Honor plate fee is due to the Department with the initial application
and to the county treasurer each time the vehicle’s registration is renewed. The
fees for Military Honor message plates are distributed in the following manner:
$30.00 (75%) to the NE Veteran Cemetery System Operation Fund [NE Vet
Cemetery Fund (Line 22)] and $10.00 (25%) to the DMV Cash Fund [DMV
Military Honor (Line 28)]. The fees for Military Honor numeric plates are
distributed in the following manner: $5.00 (100%) to the NE Veteran Cemetery
System Operation Fund (NE Vet Cemetery Fund (Line 22)]. Fees are submitted
monthly, not later than the 25th day of the month following collection, to the
DMV Vet
Total - Fee Military Honor Cemetery Fund
Line 28 Line 22
Message $40.00 $10.00 $30.00
Numeric $5.00 $5.00
The funds credited to the Nebraska Veteran Cemetery System Operation Fund shall be used for
the operation, administration, and maintenance of the state veteran cemetery system.
the plates.
mandatory.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Military Honor plates are
registered.
If a Military Honor plate is lost or damaged the county treasurer in the county where the vehicle
Sesquicentennial Plates
NE 150 Message NE 150 Numeric
VTR Quick Reference for Sesquicentennial Plates

VTR Plate Types:
VTR Plate Class: BC, BL, BN, FX, LV, MC, MH, MT, PA, RV, SX, TC,
Message: SR
TF, TL, XC, XF, XP, XU, XZ
Numeric: SQ
Sesquicentennial plates are available for initial and renewal application during the period from
October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2022.
Sesquicentennial message license plates allow the registered owner of a vehicle to display a
message of their choice as long as the message does not conflict with or duplicate any number
used or to be used on a regular license plate or an existing specialty plate and does not express,
connote, or imply any obscene or objectionable words or abbreviations.
The Department will assign the plate number (an alphanumeric combination) for
Sesquicentennial numeric license plates at the time of application.
Sesquicentennial message and numeric plates are available to motor vehicles, trailers,
semitrailers and cabin trailers in lieu of regular county license plates
If a new Sesquicentennial message or numeric plate is registered to a vehicle in a month other

than the month the vehicle’s current registration expires; the plate renewal fee will be required
when the vehicle’s registration is due.
To ensure continued ownership of the message on a Sesquicentennial message plate, the

registration must be kept current. No late fee is assessed for late registration renewal, however,
the message selection is held for one (1) year only. Failure to renew the message plate after one
year will result in the message being made available to the public.
If a Sesquicentennial plate is delinquent for longer than one year, a new Application for
Specialty Plate must be submitted to the Department along with the $70.00 fee.
If a customer elects not to renew a Sesquicentennial plate, they must complete a Specialty Plate
Relinquishment form (refer to appendix page A-31). If the Sesquicentennial plate is a set of
plates, the customer may retain one plate. If the message plate is a trailer, minitruck, motorcycle,
or autocycle plate, the plate must be surrendered to the county office.
References: §60-3,223 thru §60-3,225

Revised 8/2015
 Sesquicentennial plates may be ordered:

Department;

trailers, owned or leased by the applicant, which may be licensed with a
Sesquicentennial plate;
 Sesquicentennial plates do not afford the registered owner any special parking
privileges;
 The $70.00 renewal fee is due to the Department with the initial application and
to the county treasurer each time the vehicle’s registration is renewed. The fees
for the Sesquicentennial message plates are distributed in the following manner:
$39.90 (57%) to the NE 150 Sesquicentennial Plate Proceeds Fund [Historical S
150 Fund (Line 27)] and $30.10 (43%) to the DMV Cash Fund [DMV
Sesquicentennial Plate (Line 26)]. The fees for the Sesquicentennial numeric
plates are distributed in the following manner: $59.50 (85%) to the NE 150
Sesquicentennial Plate Proceeds Fund [Historical S 150 Fund (Line 27)] and
$10.50 (15%) to the DMV Cash Fund [DMV Sesquicentennial Plate (Line 26)].
Fees are submitted monthly, not later than the 25th day of the month following
collection, to the Nebraska State Treasurer through their County Documents
website at https://www.treasurer.state.ne.us/CountyDocs/login.asp.
References: §60-3,223 thru §60-3,225

Revised 8/2015
DMV
Historical S 150 Fund
Total - Fee Sesquicentennial Plate Line 27
Line 26
Message $70.00 $30.10 $39.90
Numeric $70.00 $10.50 $59.50
The funds credited to the Nebraska 150 Sesquicentennial Plate Proceeds Fund shall be used to
execute commemorative events and to implement educational activities with emphasis on events
and activities that promote Nebraska and its economy by focusing on the state’s history, cultural
diversity, and unique geography. In addition the Sesquicentennial Commission shall use such
funds for awarding grants in support of local sesquicentennial event or projects.
the plates.
mandatory.
Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Sesquicentennial plates are
registered.
If a Sesquicentennial plate is lost or damaged the county treasurer in the county where the
vehicle is registered must fax a request to the Department for a replacement plate.
References: §60-3,223 thru §60-3,225

Revised 8/2015
Chapter 10 – Reports – 10-1
VTR Reports Overview
The system provides a number of reports that are generated to perform necessary assessment and
registration procedures and to provide information required to complete, verify, report and audit
transactions for county and state offices.
Below is a listing of the reports available on the system and that are used in the normal course of
business when assessing and registering vehicles.
Assessment Reports
Report When Description
List of vehicles to be renewed by expiration date and
7. Renewed Registration List Monthly
list of errors to be corrected.
8. Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing Monthly Creates vehicle renewal notice file.
34. Vehicle Renewal Notice Creation Monthly Sends vehicle renewal notice file to state.
50. Alpha Boat List Annually List of boats to be renewed in December.
51. Boat Renewal Notice Selection Annually Creates boat renewal notice file.
52. Boat Renewal Notice Creation Annually Sends boat renewal notice file to state.
Registration Reports
6. One-Stop Daily Balancing Report Daily Used to balance daily receipts.
8. Daily Balancing Report Daily Used to balance daily receipts.
9. Tax & Fees Report Monthly Used to determine taxes & fees collected and for monthly
distribution.
10. Tax & Fee Distribution Listing Monthly Used for monthly tax distribution.
11. Registration Count List Monthly Used to find out original/non-original registration count
and provides information for reporting the motor vehicle
registration breakdown report to the State Treasurer each
month.
Informational Reports
The reports below are available for information, research, and troubleshooting problems.
26. Sales Tax Summary Report As Needed Distribution of collected sales tax.
28. Sales Tax/Receipt Only As Needed List of sales tax only/deferred payment transactions.
38. Special Plate Listing As Needed List of specialty plates and fees.
60. Registration Warrant Report As Needed List of records with warrants attached.
61. Registration w/Flagged Remarks As Needed List of records with remarks attached.
Chapter 10 – Reports – 10-2
Audit/Overview Reports
Reports below to be run on a periodic basis by supervisory staff to oversee the function of VTR where
records can be altered.
Report When* Description
14. Subdivision Update List Report Monthly List of changes made to subdivision information.
29. District Tax Update List Report Monthly List of changes make to districts w/corresponding tax rates.
30. Manual Change Audit List Report Weekly List of changes while in Manual Change program.
*DMV suggested time-frame – counties may run more or less often based upon necessity.
The reports referenced here represent the reports used on a daily, monthly or annual basis for
motor vehicle/boat registration renewal procedures, to report receipts for the month, to
troubleshoot problems, and to audit the system transactions.
To see additional reports available on the system, refer to the VTR Assessment and/or VTR
Registration Manuals.
As always, if a report problem should arise that requires more detailed or technical assistance,
contact the DVR Help Desk.
Information related to the yearly Tax Rate Rollover process will continue to be sent to county
treasurer offices by the DMV Information Systems Division.
Chapter 10 – Reports/Assessment – 10-3
Renew Registration List
This report prints out a listing of all vehicles to be renewed as determined by the registration
expiration date and is the first step in the process of generating the motor vehicle registration
renewal file that is forwarded to the Department for printing and mailing of the renewal notices.
To generate this report, from the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu, select 10 - Reports Menu
and then select 7 – Renew Registration List and enter.
Select the format for the report. This report may be generated using several options for format:
1. Title Number within Expiration Date;

2. Tax District within Name within Expiration Date;
3. VIN Number within Expiration Date;
4. Alpha Name within Expiration Date;
5. Plate Number within Expiration Date;
For the motor vehicle registration renewal process, select 4 – Alpha Name within Expiration
Date.
After selecting the format, enter the “From Date” and “To Date,” and press enter. The user is
then returned to the Report Menu.
The system will return two different reports that may be viewed/printed from 33 – Report
Printer.
 Renew Registration List (VTRB6077P2) – provides a detailed listing of all vehicle

records which will receive a renewal notice and includes owner name, vehicle
information, tax rate, vehicle value, total tax and fees;
 Renewed Registration Error List (VTRB6077P3) –– provide a list of all records that
have a problem that must be corrected. All errors indicated on this list must be
corrected before proceeding with the motor vehicle renewal notice process.
This report is required prior to running the Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing (refer to page 10-4)
Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing
The Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing process is a function that extracts the information
necessary to generate and print the monthly Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notices.
This procedure is the last step in the registration renewal notice process and should only be run
after the Renewed Registration Error List has been worked and no errors remain.
From the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu, select 8 – Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing and
press enter.
The Renewal Notice Creation Selection screen will appear and will indicate the month/year for
which the renewal notices will be created.
 If the month/year are incorrect, press F3=Exit to return to the Report Menu screen and
verify that the Renew Registration List (refer to page 10-3) has been completed for the
month the renewal notices are intended.
 If the month/year is correct, press enter to continue. A box will appear with the
question, “Are you sure you want to start the renewal notice process?” Enter Y for yes
and press enter.
A confirmation of postal fees box will then appear asking, “Are these fees correct? __ (Y=Yes,
N=No).”
Incorrect Fees
 If they are incorrect, select N= No and press
enter. A box will appear advising that fees Correct the fees in the defaults file
may be changed in the defaults file (refer to And reselect the renewal notice cards.
page 5-5). Press enter to return to the Reports
Menu, then F3= Exit to return to the Press Enter to continue.
Assessment menu.
 If they are correct, select Y=Yes and press enter.
The Renewal Notice Creation Selection confirmation screen will appear with the message,
“Renewal notice cards will be created for registrations expiring in: 00/0000.”
 If the expiration date indicated is incorrect, contact the Help Desk for assistance.
 If the expiration date is correct, when the processed has completed a message will be
displayed stating, “RENEW_LIST completed normally.”
To View Messages:
Return to the Main Menu and select 81 – Work with Messages.
 When your receive the “RENEW-LIST completed normally,” message return to Change
Defaults and remove the postage fees so that they do not appear on the registrations
currently being processed.
 If the “RENEW-LIST completed normally,” message does not appear, or if the message
“Renewal Notice Creation Ended Abnormally,” appears, contact the Help Desk for
assistance.
Once this process is completed, the system will generate the Monthly Billing (Tax Report)
(VTRB6083P1)
This report may be viewed/printed from 33 – Report Printer.

Vehicle Renewal Notice Creation
Once the Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing process is complete, the next step in the generation of
the Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal notice data file is the Vehicle Renewal Notice Creation.
When the “RENEW-LIST completed normally,” message appears (the last step in the Renewal
Notice/Monthly Billing process), return to the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu and select 10 –
Report Menu, and then 34 – Renewal Card Print and press enter.
A message will appear stating, “Renewal notice card processing completed successfully.” Go to
Work with Message on the Main Menu to view this message (refer to page 10-5).
Note
34 – Renewal Card Print is the last step in the Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal data
process – and also the most often forgotten step.
This step must be performed or the data file is not transmitted to the Department.
Chapter 10 – Reports/Registration – 10-7
One-Stop Daily Balancing Report
This report is used to generate a listing of all transactions performed during a specified time
period. The report may be generated for one day or multiple days, may include all cash drawers
or be limited to one and may be sorted by title number or registration number.
To generate this report, from the Reports Menu in Registration, select 6 – One-Stop Daily
Balancing Report and press enter.
Cash Drawer Balance Report
Enter the From Date, Site ID, From date (MM/DD/YYYY . . . 6/3/2014
and Cash Drawer (leaving Site ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *ALL
Cash Drawer blank will return
data for all cash drawers) and Cash Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *ALL
the preferred sort method and
Sort Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __ 1. By Title Number
press enter. 2. By Registration Number
F3=Exit F12= Cancel
The system will return the Cash Drawer Balancing Report (VTRBCALP1) with the following
information:
 Cashier
 Title Number
 Check Amount
 Cash Amount
 Card Amount
 Combined Amount
 Change Returned
 Total Amount
The report may be viewed/printed from 33 – Report Printer.

Daily Balancing Report
This report is used to generate a listing of all transactions performed during a specified time
period. The report may be generated for one day or multiple days and may include all cash
drawers or be limited to one.
To generate this report, from the Reports Menu in Registration, select 8 – Daily Balancing
Report and press enter.
Cash Balance Report
Enter the From Date, To Date, Site ID,

From date (MM/DD/YYYY: __ __ ____
and Cash Drawer (leaving Cash Drawer
blank will return data for all cash To Date (MM/DD/CCYY): __ __ ____
drawers). Site ID: ____
Cash Drawer: ___
F3=Exit F12= Cancel
The system will return two different reports:
 Summary of Fees and Taxes (VTRB7060P1) – indicates the registration and validation
number, name, fees, taxes and total collected by cash drawer.
 Detail Cash Balance Report (VTRB7060P3) – provides a detailed breakdown of fees

and taxes collected by cash drawer.
These reports may be viewed/printed from 33 – Report Printer.

Tax and Fees Report
This report is used to generate a listing of all taxes and fees collected during a specified time
period. The report may be generated for one day or multiple days.
To generate this report, from the Reports Menu in Registration, select 9 – Tax and Fees Report
and enter.
Enter the From Date, To Date, and Site ID (The Cash Drawer and Tax District fields are optional
entries and should be left blank unless the user wants the report for a specific cash drawer or tax
district).
The system will return four different reports:
Detailed Listing of Fees (VTRB7061P2) – provides a breakdown by tax district for each
registration showing all fees (including registration, plates, handling, specialty plate, special fuel,
message plate, lost plate, no return & lost registration and previous fees).
Detail Listing of Taxes (VTRB7060P3) – provides a breakdown by tax districts for all
registrations [includes property, sales (state, county and city), tire and wheel taxes].
Fee and Tax Totals Report (VTRB7061P4) – provides a breakdown of all Total and
Commission amounts for each entity.
Tax and Fee Balance Report (VTRB7061P5) – provides a detailed listing of each registration
transaction with fund distributions for the specified period.
These reports may be viewed/printed from 33 – Report Printer.

Tax and Fee Distribution Listing
This function is used to generate a listing of each tax district with their respective fund numbers,
tax rate, and the amount of money distributed to each fund. The report is then used for the
monthly tax distribution.
To generate the Tax Distribution Listing, from the Reports Menu in Registration, select 10 –
Tax Distribution Listing and press enter.
Tax Distribution Report
On the Tax Distribution screen, enter the From date (MM/DD/YYYY: __ __ ____
From Date and To Date and press enter.
To Date (MM/DD/CCYY): __ __ ____
F3=Exit F5=Refresh F12= Cancel
The system will return a Tax Distribution Report (VTRB7050P1).

Registration Count List
This report is generated to list all original and non-original registrations issued for a specific
period of time. The counts are indicated by tax district number according to plate type. The
report may be generated for one day or multiple days.
Original registrations are defined as all registrations issued for a full registration period.
Non-original registrations are defined as any registration issued subsequent to an original

registration (e.g. name change, correction, tonnage increase, plate transfer, lost registration).
To generate this report, from the Reports Menu in Registration, select 11 – Registration Count
List and press enter.
 Total the number of “Original” registrations for each City or Village, record for the
appropriate City or Village individually on the top portion of the report.
 Add these numbers up and record on the line titled “City/Village Registrations”.
 Total the number of “Original” registrations for each rural district and record on the line
titled “Rural Registrations”.
 Add the number of “City/Village Registrations” and the number of “Rural Registrations”
and record on the “Subtotal” line.
 Record the total number of “Non-Original” registrations from the Registration Count List
and record on the line titled “Other Registrations Issued for a Fee”.
 Add the “Subtotal” and the “Other Registrations for a Fee” and record on the line titled
“TOTAL”.
 The number of permits issued and reported on the Registration Count List is not recorded
on this form.
The registration count from this report is reported monthly, in the same manner as the General
Document, not later that the 25th day of the month following collection to the Nebraska State
Treasurer through their County Documents website at:
https://www.treasurer.state.ne.us/CountyDocs/login.asp
Reference: §60-391
Chapter 10 – Reports/Informational – 10-12
Sales Tax Summary Report
This report will provide the distribution of the collected sales tax for the state, county, city and
all penalty and interest, by districts.
To generate this report, from the Reports Menu in Registration, select 26 – Sales Tax
Summary Report and press enter.
Sales Tax Summary Report

Enter the From Date and To Date and press
enter.
From date (MM/DD/YYYY: __ __ ____
To Date (MM/DD/CCYY) : __ __ ____
The system will return the Vehicles Sales Tax Summary Report (VTRB7066P1).
The reports may be viewed/printed from 33 – Report Printer.

Sales Tax/Receipt Only
This report lists all records processed through the Sales Tax Only and Deferred Payment
programs and will provide additional, but separate, accounting for these two types of
transactions.
To generate this report, from the Reports Menu in Registration, select 28 – Sales Tax/Receipt
Only and press enter.
Sales Tax Only Report
Select Report Sequence
There are three options available to
define the search, 1) Registration 1. Registration Number
Number; 2) Registration Number by 2. Registration Number by Tax District
3. Alphabetical by Name
Tax District; and 3) Alphabetical by
Selection: __
Name. The option used will
determine how the information is From date (MM/DD/YYYY: __ __ ____
sorted. To Date (MM/DD/CCYY) : __ __ ____
Enter the From Date only to obtain data for one day. Both the From Date and To Date are
required for multiple days. Press enter.

Special Plate Listing
The Special Plate Listing report provides owner and vehicle information, including plate
message and the amount collected for each transaction.
To run this report, from the Report Menu in Registration, select 38 – Special Plate Listing and
press enter.
Special Plate Listing Selection
From Date . . . . __ __ ____
Thru Date . . . . __ __ ____
There the report criteria from the available Site ID . . . . . ___
options indicated. A message will appear, Select one of the following, press Enter.
“Press Enter to submit “Special Plate Listing.”
Press enter to proceed. o All special plate types
o Message plates
o Specialty plates
o Husker spirit plate
F3=Exit F12= Cancel
The system will generate the Special Plate Listing (VTRB7064P1).

Registration Warrant Report
The Registration Warrant Report provides a listing of registration with warrants. The report
includes the title number, registration number, owner name, and warrant description (message).
To run a Registration Warrant Report, from the Registration menu, select 10 – Reports Menu
then select 60 – Registration Warrant Report and press enter.
The system will generate the Registration Warrant Report (VTRB2000P1)

Registration with Flagged Remarks
The Registration with Flagged Remarks report provides a listing of registration with flagged
remarks. The report includes the title number, registration number, owner name, and remark
description (message).
To run a Registration with Flagged Remarks Report, from the Registration menu, select 10 –
Reports Menu then select 61 – Registration with Flagged Remarks Report and press enter.
The system will generate the Registration with Flagged Remarks Report (VTRB2100P1)

Chapter 10 – Reports/Audit-Overview – 10-17
Subdivision Update List Report
DMV suggests this report be run monthly.
The Subdivision Update List report all changes made to any subdivision information. The report
indicates Fund Number, Tax Year, Subdivision Description, Tax Rate, Commission Rate, and
type of activity performed (e.g. changes, additions and deletions).
This report will display “before” and “after” information and is generated from a data range that
is supplied by the user. All recorded activity within the supplied set of date will be displayed in
the report.
The Department advises that this report be run on at least a monthly basis. Patterns of changes
and out of the ordinary changes should be researched further to ensure proper use of add, change,
and delete functions.
Report Selection
From the Reports Menu, select 14 – You have selected …
Subdivision Update List and enter. On the
next screen it will indicate that the Subdivision Subdivision Tax Table Update List
Tax Table Update List was selected and inquire
if the user wishes to continue. Enter Y for Yes Continue? . . ___ Y=Yes, N=No
and press enter.
Select 33 – Report Printer to view/print the report so that changes that appear may be reviewed
and verified.
District Tax Update List Report
DMV suggests this report be run monthly.
This report will generate a listing of all changes made to any tax district information. The report
includes district number, tax year, district description groupings, tax rate and type of activity
performed.
The old information will be displayed as well as the new information.
To generate the District Tax Update List, from the Reports Menu in Registration, select 29 –
Dist Tax Update and press enter.
Report Selection
You have selected …

A message will appear with the question, “You
have selected … District Tax Table Update. District Tax Table Update List
Continue? .. Y=Yes, N=No” To continue,
answer with Y for Yes and press enter. Continue? . . ___ Y=Yes, N=No
The system will generate the District Tax Table Update Listing (VTRB6095P1).
The listing may be viewed/printed by selecting 33 – Report Printer.

Manual Change Audit List Report
DMV suggests this report be run weekly.
The Manual Change Audit List report identifies changes made to any vehicle record while using
the Manual Change program. It captures “before” and “after” information, the date/time of the
change and the User ID of the person who performed the change.
This report is generated from a date range that is supplied by the user. All recorded activity
within the supplied set of dates will be displayed in the report.
The Department advises that this report be run on at least a weekly basis. Patterns of changes
and out of the ordinary changes should be researched further to ensure proper use of these
functions.
It is also suggested that an employee who does not have access to the functions be assigned to
run the report and review any changes for appropriate activity.
Audit Trail Date Selection
From the Reports Menu, select 30 - Manual From date (MM/DD/YYYY: __ __ ____
Change Audit List and press enter. Enter the
To Date (MM/DD/CCYY) : __ __ ____
date range to be reviewed on the Audit Trail
Date Selection screen and enter.
F3=Exit F12= Cancel
Select 33 – Report Printer to view/print the report so that changes that appear may be verified.
Alpha Boat List
This report prints out a listing of all boats to be renewed as determined by the registration
expiration date and is the first step in the process of generating the boat registration renewal file
that is forwarded to the Department for printing and mailing of renewal notices.
To generate this report, from the Report Menu in Motor Vehicle Assessment, select 50 – Alpha
Boat List and press enter.
On the Alphabetical Boat Listing screen, enter the year for the boat registration renewals you are
processing and press enter. If generating yearly boat renewal notices, the year will be the current
year.
After entering the expiration year, the user is returned to the Report Menu.
The system will return the report that may be viewed/printed from 33 - Report Printer.
 Registered Boat Listing – Alphabetical List by Expiration (VTRB7086) - provides a

detailed listing of all boat records which will receive a renewal notice and includes owner
name and address, Game and Parks boat registration number, county registration number,
and year of registration expiration.
This report is require prior to running the Boat Renewal Notice Card Selection program (refer to
page 10-21).
Boat Renewal Notice Selection
This function is used to generate the yearly boat registration renewal notice file that is forwarded
to the Department for printing and mailing of renewal notices.
When the “ALPHABOAT completed normally,” message appears (the last step in the Alpha Boat
List report process), return to the Motor Vehicle Assessment Menu and select 10 – Reports
Menu, and then 51 – Boat Renewal Notice Card Selection and press enter.
The Renewal Notice Creation Selection screen will appear and will indicate the month/year for
which the renewal notices will be created.
 If the month/year are incorrect, press F3=Exit to return to the Report Menu screen and
verify that the Alpha Boat List (refer to page 10-20) has been completed for the month
the renewal notices are intended.
 If the month/year is correct, press enter to continue. A box will appear with the
question, “Are you sure you want to start the renewal notice process?” Enter Y for yes
and press enter.
A confirmation of postal fees box will then appear asking, “Are these fees correct? __ (Y=Yes,
N=No).”
Incorrect Fees
 If they are incorrect, select N= No and press
enter. A box will appear advising that fees Correct the fees in the defaults file
may be changed in the defaults file (refer to and reselect the renewal notice cards.
page 5-5). Press enter to return to the Reports
Menu, then F3= Exit to return to the Press Enter to continue.
Assessment menu.
 If they are correct, select Y=Yes and press enter.
The Boat Renewal Notice Creation Selection confirmation screen will appear with the message,
“Renewal notice cards will be created for registrations expiring in: 00/0000.”
 If the expiration date indicated is incorrect, contact the DVR Help Desk for assistance.
 If the expiration date is correct, when the process has completed a message will be
displayed stating, “CRTRNWNTC completed normally.”
Revised 12/2014
To View Messages:
Return to the Main Menu and select 81 – Work with Messages.
 When your receive the “CRTRNWNTC completed normally,” message return to Change
Defaults and remove the postage fees so that they do not appear on the registrations
currently being processed.
 If the “CRTRNWNTC completed normally,” message does not appear, or if the message
“Boat Renewal Notice Creation Ended Abnormally,” appears, contact the DVR Help
Desk for assistance.
Revised 12/2014
Boat Renewal Notice Creation
Once the Boat Renewal Notice Selection process is complete, the next step in the generation of
the Boat Registration Renewal notice data file is the Boat Renewal Notice Creation.
When the “CRTRNWNTC completed normally,” message appears (the last step in Boat Renewal
Notice Selection process), return to the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu and select 10 – Report
Menu, and then 52 – Boat Renewal Notice Creation and press enter.
The data file is transmitted to the Department.
A message will appear stating, “Renewal notice card processing completed successfully.” Go to
Work with Message on the Main Menu to view this message (refer to page 10-22).
Revised 12/2014
Chapter 11 – Retention – 11-1
Record Retention/Disclosure
County treasurers are authorized to destroy records related to the issuance of registrations as
outlined in Records Retention Schedule 16 County Treasurers maintained by the Nebraska
Secretary of State, Records Management Division. This Schedule is available for download at:
http://www.sos.ne.gov/records-management/retention_schedules.html.
The retention periods outlined in Schedule 16 are as follows:
County Treasurer copy of registrations (or a computer

generated list of all registrations issued) 3 years
Motor Vehicle Registration Monthly Report 2 years
Motor Vehicle Refund Application 5 years*
Permits - Grain Hauling, Special Farm, Carnival Operator, etc. 3 years
Affidavit of Storage and Non-Use 1 year*
Motor Vehicle Daily Transaction Report 6 years*
*Or 10 years if no audit have been performed
The county treasurer has the authority to destroy these documents prior to the period specified
above if copies are stored on durable medium (i.e. microfilm, microfiche, document imaging
system, etc.) if approved by the State Records Administrator.
Requests for approval of durable medium and for destruction of records should be directed to:
Nebraska Records Management Division

440 S 8th St, Suite 210
402.471.2559
Refer to Uniform Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act in the title manual for details regarding
disclosure of records.
References: §60-3,161(1), §60-2901 - §60-2912, Nebraska Secretary of State Records

Retention Schedule 16
Chapter 12 – VTR – 12-1
One Stop
The One Stop is a program designed to allow the user to issue a title, perform the assessment,
and issue a registration in a smooth and continuous manner. One Stop should be used for most
transactions.
The exceptions are when the owner requests issuance of a title and not a corresponding
registration. In that situation, process the transaction from the Motor Vehicle Title menu using
1- Original Title. When the owner is ready to register the vehicle, issue from the Motor Vehicle
Registration menu, using 6 - Assess & Register or 2 – New Registration.
From the Motor Vehicle Title, Motor Vehicle Assessment, or Motor Vehicle Registration
menu, select 8 – One Stop.
On the Vehicle Identification screen, enter the

information indicated and press enter.
Enter the owner information on the

Title Owner Information/Vehicle
Owner screen and press enter.
Enter the purchase date and press enter.
Revised 12/2014
Enter the odometer reading and flag and

any remarks to appear
Verify that all information is correct,

enter user initials and press enter and
the title will print.
A box will appear asking if you wish to

defer payment. This will delay payment
of the title fee and include it with the
registration fees and taxes. Answer Y
(Yes).
Press F10
= Defer payment to
Treasurer
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A box will appear with the option to

proceed to assessment, return to titling, or
return to the starting menu. To proceed
with the assessment enter a 1 on the
selection line and press enter.
A notice will appear advising that

titling fees will be collected by the
Treasurer. Press enter.
If the vehicle is not a leased vehicle,

press enter to continue.
If the vehicle is a lease, press

F19= Leased Vehicle. Fields will appear
to allow the Lessee name(s) to be entered.
Select the appropriate district.
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Press F4=Prompt to see a list of tax

districts to select from, enter the
number in the Tax District field and
press enter. If the Tax Flag should be
changed, do so.
If a credit has been attached, press

F22=Credit search.
Enter the method of search. To ensure

the greatest accuracy, the title number
should be the search method.
Change the date sold if it is other than

the current date. Enter user initials
and press enter. The credit is now
attached to the record.
A box will appear with registration options.

Select the appropriate option by placing the
applicable number on the select line.
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An Insurance Information box may

appear. Follow the instructions
(refer to Nebraska Insurance
Database found on page 2-9).
Enter the plate number, plate type and plate

year and press enter.
Select Plate Class.
If sales tax is to be collected, enter

number of wheels to assess tire tax,
purchase price and trade-in and/or rebate
if applicable. Press enter.
The Form 6 may be printed from this

screen by pressing F22=Form 6 (refer to
12-66).
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If you wish to add remarks to be

printed on the registration, press
F10= Open Fees on the
Registration screen to get to the
Open Fees screen. Enter any
remarks at the bottom of the
screen and press enter to return
to the Registration screen.
Verify fees and enter user initials.

Press enter and the registration will
print.
Again, verify the fees, change

payment type if necessary, and
press enter and the transaction is
completed.
Revised 12/2014
Recovery of Deferred Fees
In a situation where a title is issued through One Stop or Original Title with the fee for the title
deferred to the treasurer, and a registration is not issued or voided, the financial transaction may
be recalled to either the title or registration reports by performing one of the following processes:
1. Recall to Title Financial Reports (move the deferred fee back to the title side):
From the Motor Vehicle Title menu, select 30 – Recall Deferred Payment.
Enter the title number and press

enter.
Verify the payment type and

revise if necessary.
Enter user initials and press

enter.
The money will appear on the report for the day the title was issued regardless of when the recall
was processed.
2. Recall to Registration Financial Report:
From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 30 – Deferred Payment.
Enter the title number and press

enter.
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Verify the payment type and revise if

necessary.
Enter user initials and press enter.
The money will appear on the report

for the day the recall was processed,
not the day the title was issued.
A registration will print which can

serve as a receipt for the title and, if
applicable, lien and/or inspection fees
for the customer.
Revised 12/2014
New Assessment
New Assessment is used to create an assessment record once a title has been issued for any
vehicle which is:
 Newly acquired – first time register;

 Change/transfer of ownership;
 Transferred from another Nebraska county;
 Transferred from another state;
From the main menu, select 4 – Motor Vehicle Assessment and then 1 – New Assessment.
On the Title Holding Select

Summary screen, a list will display
title records which have been
processed by the county treasurer’s
office.
The most recently issued title will

appear at the top of the list. The
number of titles displayed will
depend upon the number of days
set for Record Retention in Assessor’s
Default (refer to Change Defaults in the
VTR Assessor’s Manual).
If the title for the vehicle appears on the

list, select it by placing a 1 in the Opt.
field of that record.
If the record does not appear, or if the

owner is from out of county, press
F9= Registration Identification. Enter
the search method (title number, VIN for
county/state search; name only to search
the county database) and press enter.
This will begin a direct search of, first the county, then the State database.
The Selection Summary screen

will appear once the record is
found. Select it by placing a 1
in the Opt. field for that record.
On the Assessment screen, verify

the owner information and, if
necessary, enter the “In Care Of”
address. If there is no “In Care Of”
information, the system will accept
the address information currently
displayed.
If the vehicle is leased,

press F19=Leased Vehicle.
This will provide additional
lines to enter the Lessee(s)
(registered owner) name.
After the name has been
entered, press enter.
The system will then search

the database for a
Manufacturer’s Suggested
Retail Price (MSRP) or
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR). One or
both may appear depending
upon the vehicle being
assessed. Under normal circumstances, only an MSRP or GVWR will be required.
Select the correct record by placing a 1 in the Opt. field.

If no information is found, contact the

DVR Help Desk for assistance.
A Tax District Number is

required. Pressing
F4=Prompt will display a
list of current Tax District
Numbers. Place a 1 in the
Opt. field for the correct
Tax District Number to
select it and press enter.
The Tax Assessment

screen is also where you
will assign the appropriate
Tax Flag (to see a list of
valid Tax Flag codes, refer
to page 12-66).
The system will generate the expiration date. This date will always be one (1) year from the
acquisition date. If the owner has opted to have all of his vehicles expire in the same month, or
presents an Affidavit of Storage and Non-Use, the expiration date may be changed accordingly.
Otherwise the assessment must be for a full registration period based upon the acquisition date.
IMPORTANT: When registering a vehicle from out of county, the Last Exp Date is required
to eliminate the system assessing back taxes on the vehicle.
Credits may be added in both New Assessment and Change Assessment (refer to page (One
Stop) for procedure).
For information regarding adding a credit, refer to Credit Process, page 12-51.
For information regarding adding, changing, or removing a credit, refer to Change

Assessment, page 12-12.
Change Assessment
The Change Assessment program is used when:
 assessing a vehicle in the same county in which it was previously registered;

 preparing records that are in the upcoming month’s Renewal Notices;
 changing, correcting, or removing a credit which was attached to a record processed in
the New Assessment function.
From the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu, select 2 – Change Registration and enter.
On the Registration
Identification screen, perform
a search of the county database
by entering one of the search
criteria (title number, VIN/Hull
number, plate number or name.
Press enter.
On the Assessment screen,

verify all information for
accuracy.
If necessary, input an “In Care

Of” name. The displayed
owner address may be changed
by typing the new address in
the “In Care Of” address field.
If the “In Care Of” fields are
blank, the system will accept
whatever owner information is
currently displayed.
If the vehicle is leased and the lease information was not entered in New Assessment, it may be
added here by pressing F19=Leased Vehicle.
After appropriate information is entered, press enter.

On the Tax Assessment screen, fill

in or correct any necessary vehicle
information such as: Veh Type,
Make, Model, Style, Year, Fuel
Type, Color, or Capacity.
Be sure that either the MSRP

(Manufacturer’s Suggested
Retail Price) or GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating), or
both appear. The MSRP or
GVWR will be obtained from
either the database or
exception file.
If not contained in either, a message

will appear with instructions to
contact the DMV to obtain the
necessary information.
Any information to be changed, such

as tax flag or Tax District Number,
may be changed at this time.
A listing of the current District

numbers may be viewed by placing
the cursor on the District field and pressing F4=Prompt. Select the District number from the list
or press the F12=Cancel to remove the prompt and enter in the District number.
The expiration date will be generated by the system and will be one (1) year later than displayed
when the Treasurer accesses it for registration. Press enter. Enter user initials and press enter
again
Add, Remove, or Change a Credit

From the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu, select 2-Change Assessment and press enter.
To Add a Credit to a New Assessment
On the Registration Identification screen, enter the search method (title number, VIN, or name)
and press enter to advance to the Tax Assessment screen.
Press F22=Lookup Credit to bring up the Credit Search window and enter the search method
(title number, plate number, or name) for the vehicle that was traded and press enter.
After the Credit Information is retrieved and displayed, key in the Tax District Number, Date
Sold and Tax Credit Amount, if necessary.
Note: If the Date Sold is adjusted, the Tax Credit Information may need to be re-entered. When
entering the Tax Credit information, use the minus key on the number keypad to reflect the
amounts as negative.
Press enter. Enter the user initials and press enter again to complete the change.
To Remove a Credit from a New Assessment
Press F22=Lookup Credit to bring up the Credit Search window. Leave all search criteria fields
blank and press enter.
The Tax Assessment screen will be re-displayed and the Credit information will no longer appear
on the screen. Press enter (*credit may be re-attached here if necessary – see directly below).
User initials must be keyed and enter pressed again complete the removal of the credit.
*To reattach: Once the credit has been removed if the user wishes to re-attach the credit to the
record, the following options are available (both options are only available if user initials and
pressing enter has not occurred):
 Press F12=Cancel to go back to the Registered Owners screen. Press enter to return to
the Tax Assessment screen. The Credit information will be re-displayed.
 Press F3=Exit to leave the program resulting in the cancellation all changes previously
made.
Change the Credit to a Different Credit
The currently attached credit will be displayed on the screen.
Press F22=Lookup Credit to bring up the Credit Search window and enter the search method
(title number, plate number, or name) for the record you want to attach as credit.
After the Credit Information is retrieved and displayed, enter the Tax District Number, Date
Sold, and Tax credit amount, if necessary.
Press enter. Enter the user initials and press enter again to complete assigning the new credit
record.
Change the Date Sold or Tax Credit Amount
The Tax Credit information will be displayed.
Tab down to the Date Sold and/or Tax Credit amount. Adjust as necessary and press enter to
accept changes.
Press enter. Enter the user initials and press enter again to complete the change.
Affiliated District/Credit Vehicle
If the tax district of the credit record is not found in the current year’s tax district file, the system
will default to the Affiliated District prompt in the lower portion of the screen. This prompt
requires that a district number entry be supplied before processing the transaction. The district
number used will allow the system to properly distribute the tax credit amount and should match
the district in which the previous district number was affiliated.
View Credit (Credit Look up)
Use this function when, after entering the search method, the Credit Search window states,
“Credit pending on this registration, credit denied,” for the requested credit record.
When the credit pending message appears, press F20= View Credit and view the credit record
information.
In Assessment Change Registration, the credit can be removed by use of F22=Lookup Credit
and the credit is now attached to the correct record. This function may also display the
Associated Registration information. Use of F20=View Associated Registration will allow the
display of the associated record, which is the record to which the credit is currently attached.
New Registration
New registrations are issued in 2. New Registration which is located on the Motor Vehicle
Registration menu. New Registration is also the final process in One-Stop, Assess & Register,
and Untitled Assess & Register.
Once the title and assessment have been completed a registration may be issued. For untitled
vehicles, once the untitled assessment process is completed a registration may be issued.
New Registration for One-Stop, Assess & Register, or Untitled Assess & Register
When the assessment process ANY COUNTY USER ID
has been completed a box will P

appear on the screen. Select 1.
New Registration.
An Insurance Information box

will appear. Follow the
instructions (refer to Nebraska
Insurance Database, page 2-9).
ABC
The next screen is the Registered

Owners screen. Enter in the Plate
Number; Plate Type; and Plate
Year in the appropriate fields and
press enter.
A Plate Class Selection box may

appear. Select the Plate Class
and press enter.
On the Registration screen, enter

the number of wheels to reflect
Tire Tax and enter the Purchase
Price. Also enter Trade-In
and/or Rebate if applicable to
the vehicle.
These fields are only entered if

Sales Tax is to be collected.
Press enter.
All taxes and fees to be collected

will now be displayed on the
Registration screen. F5=Add
Handling Fee/F5= Zero Handling
Fee is a toggle key that can be used
to add or remove the handling fee
The Form 6 may be printed from

this screen (refer to Printing a
Form 6 from VTR, page 12-66) .
If you wish to add remarks to be

printed on the registration, press
F10= Open Fees on the Registration
screen to get to the Open Fees screen.
Enter any remarks at the bottom of
the screen and press enter to return to
the Registration screen.
Enter user initials and press enter to

print the registration.
New Registration
From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 2 - New Registration.
Select the correct record from the

Registration Holding Selection
Summary screen by placing a 1
on the Opt line for that record.
If the correct record it is not

there, press F9=Registration
Identification to search for the
record.
If it is necessary to search for the

record in F9=Registration
Identification, enter one of the
search criteria (title number,
VIN, name) and press enter.
Whether selecting the record

from the Summary screen or
searching for the record with
F9=Registration Identification, an
Insurance Information box may
appear. Follow the instructions
(refer to Nebraska Insurance
Database found on page 2-9).
From this point forward the procedure to issue the new registration is the same as shown in One-
Stop, Assess & Register, or Untitled Assess & Register.
Renew Registration
A renewal registration is issued in 1- Renew Registration on the Motor Vehicle Registration
menu.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
Enter one of the search

criteria on the Registration
Identification screen and
press enter.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
1371402000

appear. Follow the instructions (refer
to Nebraska Insurance Database, page 2G1WT58L26936425
2-9.)
ANY COUNTY USER ID
Press enter to proceed

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to the Registration
screen.
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ANY COUNTY User ID
Any changes to address

or lease status are made
on the Registered
Owners screen.
Press F12=Cancel from

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the Registration screen
to access the Registered
Owners screen.
 Use F20=Change Address to make changes to an address. Press enter to return

to the Registration screen.
 Use F19=Leased Vehicle to enter the name of the Lessee(s) for a leased vehicle.
Press enter to return to the Registration screen.
If a change is made to ANY COUNTY User ID
the plate number, plate

type, or plate year, a
Plate Status box will 13714020001
appear on the screen.
Change the status if

appropriate and press
enter.
Any remarks to be
printed on the
registration are entered
on the Receipt
Remarks line at the
bottom of the
Be sure to make any necessary changes on the Registration screen after accessing the Registered
Owners screen. If a change is made first on the Registration screen and then the Registered
Owners screen is accessed, the information that was changed on the Registration screen will not
hold.
Revised 12/2014
Verify all information for accuracy on the Registration screen, enter your user initials in the
appropriate field and press enter to print the registration.
Revised 12/2014
Untitled Assess and Register
While untitled assessment alone remains an option on the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu (4 -
Untitled Assessment), it is from a time when the county assessor performed the vehicle
assessment function. Assessment and registration of vehicles is performed by selecting 5 -
Untitled Assess & Register on the Motor Vehicle Registration menu.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
On the Untitled
Assessment screen,
enter the Owner
Name and Address.
Enter as much
information as you
have related to the
vehicle and press
enter.
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If the correct vehicle appears on the Untitled Selection Summary screen, select it by placing a 1
in the Opt field for the correct vehicle record.
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If the correct record is not found,

press “F20=Record not found” to
get to the Untitled Tax
Assessment screen.
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The Acquisition Date will

default to the current date.
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If the owner has two or
more vehicles registered
and requests they be due in
the same month, or submits
an Affidavit of Storage and
Non-Use, change the
acquisition date by typing
over the date that appears in
the Acq. Date field.
Enter the Vehicle Type,

Make, Model, Style codes
and descriptions, Fuel type,
Color, and District and
press enter. (Capacity is
optional.)

enter.
Revised 12/2014
If the MSRP/GVWR information is

required (non-resident trucks, buses and
trailers), and is not on the system, the
Contact DMV for MSRP/GVWR Values
box will appear.
Press F12=Cancel to return to the

Untitled Tax Assessment screen and
contact the DVR Help Desk so the Exception File can be updated with the appropriate
information.
Once Help Desk advises the information is now contained in the Exception File, press enter and
the MSRP/GVWR information will appear.
Enter user initials and press enter.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
A box will appear. Place a 1

on the select option line to
choose New Registration
(refer to New Registration,
page 12-17).
Untitled Assessment
When using 4 - Untitled Assessment, the procedure is the same as 5 - Untitled Assess &
Register except, once the user initials are entered; the system returns the user to the Untitled
Assessment screen.
The user will then need to return to the Motor Vehicle Registration menu and select 2 - New
Registration to issue the registration.
Revised 12/2014
Commercial Vehicles
New Registration
Commercial vehicle registrations are issued through 8. One-Stop located on the Motor Vehicle
Titling, Motor Vehicle Registration, and Motor Vehicle Assessment menus.
Once the title has been issued, select 1

- Assessment and press enter.
If the fees were deferred on the

title, a box will appear on the
Assessment screen advising the
titling fees were deferred.
Press enter.
Press enter again and a box will

appear asking “Will this vehicle
be registered as a: RV, Bus,
Trailer, or Mini Truck? __
(Y=Yes/N=No).”
This will occur whenever the

Vehicle Type is T (Truck) and
an MSRP and/or GVWR are not
available on the record.
 If the answer is “No” the system will base the fees on the MSRP or GVWR;
 If the answer is “Yes” the fees are based on the plate type and an MSRP or GVWR is not
required;
Answer the question according to the type of vehicle you are registering and press enter.
If “No” was the response to the

question, and the MSRP or GVWR is not
available in the database, the Contact
DMV for MSRP/GVWR Values box
will appear.
Contact the DMV Help Desk so the

MSRP or GVWR information may be to
be added to the Exception File.
Once the information is added,

press enter and “MSRP/GVWR
data retrieved from Exception
File.” will appear at the bottom of
the screen and the MSRP or
GVWR will information will now
appear on the Tax Assessment
screen.
Enter the District number and

change the Tax Flag if necessary
and press enter. Enter user initials
and press enter.
Select 1 - New Registration

and press enter.

appear. Follow the instructions (refer
to Nebraska Insurance Database, page
2-9).
The next screen is the

Registered Owners screen.
Enter the Plate Number, Plate
Type, and Plate Year in the
appropriate fields and press
enter.
A Plate Class Selection box will

appear. Select the appropriate
Plate Class and press enter.
A box will appear asking

“Is this vehicle a Truck-
Tractor? N”. This will
default to N (No).
Change to Y (Yes) if
necessary (this will determine the plate fee), and press enter.
A Registered weight box will

appear. Enter the appropriate
weight in tons and press enter.
The Registration screen will appear.
Enter the number of wheels

to reflect Tire Tax and enter
the Purchase Price.
Tire Tax is assessed only on

first time registration of a
new model year vehicle or
when registering a
previously owned vehicle if
new tires have been added.
If Sales Tax is collected

enter Trade-In and/or
Rebate information if
applicable and press enter.
All taxes and fees to be

collected will now be
displayed on the
=F5 Add Handling

Fee/F5= Zero Handling
Fee is a toggle key that
can be used to add or
remove the handling fee
(refer to page 55).
The Form 6 may be printed from this screen. Refer to Printing a Form 6 from VTR on page
12-66.
If you wish to add remarks

to be printed on the
registration, press
F10= Open Fees on the
Registration screen. Enter
any remarks at the bottom of
the screen and press enter
when finished to return to

For information regarding the renewal of a commercial registration, refer to Renew Registration,
page 12-21.
For information regarding 6 Month Registration Renewals, refer to page 12-32.

6 Month Registration - New
A new 6 Month Registration is processed through 8. One-Stop, located on the Motor Vehicle
Titling, Motor Vehicle Registration, and Motor Vehicle Assessment menus.
 If the vehicle has already been titled, issue the registration through 6 - Assess & Register
on the Motor Vehicle Registration menu.
 If the vehicle has already been titled and assessed, issue the registration through 22 - 6
Month New on the Motor Vehicle Registration menu.
Once the title has been issued, follow the instructions for Assessment in New Registration for
Commercial Vehicles (refer to page 12-27).
Do not adjust the expiration date in Assessment. It will automatically change to a 6 month
period during the registration process.
After the vehicle is assessed

select 2 - 6 Month New
Registration from the pop-up
box.
An Insurance Information box may appear.

Follow the instructions (refer to Nebraska
On the Registered Owners

screen, key in the Plate
Number, Plate Type, and Plate
Year in the appropriate fields
and press enter.
A Plate Class Selection box

will appear. Select the Plate
Class and press enter.
A pop-up box will ask “Is this

vehicle a Truck-Tractor? N”. This
will default to N (No). Change to
Y (Yes) if necessary. This will
determine the plate fee. Press
enter.
A Registered weight box

will appear. The registered
weight must be greater than
12 tons to issue a 6 month
registration. Enter the tons
and press enter.
The next screen is the

Registration Screen.
Enter the number of wheels for

assessment of tire Tax and
enter the Purchase Price.
Also enter Trade-In and/or

Rebate if it applies to the
vehicle. These fields are only
entered if Sales Tax is to be
collected. Press enter.
Since the registered weight is over 27 tons, a HHVUT Verification box will appear on the screen
(refer to page 2-23 for Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax).
Once you make your selection for HHVUT Verification, all taxes and fees will be displayed on
The Form 6 may also be

printed from this screen by
pressing F22-Form 6 (refer to
Printing a Form 6 from VTR
on page 12-66).

6 Month Registration - Renewal
Renewal of a 6 Month registration is processed by selecting 21 - 6 Month Renewal from the

Motor Vehicle Registration menu.
On the Registration
Identification/County
Search screen, enter one of
the search criteria and press
enter.
An Insurance Information
box may appear. Follow
the instructions (refer to
Nebraska Insurance
Database, page 2-9).
Verify the
information on
the Registration
screen for
accuracy.
If a change is made
to the license plate
number, the Plate
Status prompt box
will appear. Answer
accordingly and
press enter.
If the registered
weight is over 27 ton,
an HHVUT
Verification pop-up
box will appear on the
screen after enter is
pressed. Answer
accordingly and press
enter.
Refer to page 2-23 for

more information
regarding to Federal
Heavy Vehicle Use
Tax.
Once the HHVUT Verification is complete, enter user initials and press enter to print the
registration.
Additional Weight
Additional weight is processed through 24 - Increase Tonnage which is located on the Motor
Vehicle Registration menu.
Registration in the County Database

Type, and Plate Year on the
Registration Identification
screen. Press enter.
Select the record from the

County Database by
placing a 1 on the Opt
line for the correct record
and press enter.
An Insurance Information box may appear. Follow the

instructions (refer to Nebraska Insurance Database, page
2-9).
On the Owner/Registration
screen, enter the New
Registered Weight and
press enter.
Use F10= Open Fees to add

remarks to be printed on the
registration.
Press enter to return to the

Owner/Registration screen.
Key user initials and press
Registration From Another County

Type, and Plate Year on the
screen and press enter.
Enter the Plate Class in the

box and change to
Nonresident if applicable.
Press enter to search the
Mainframe.
Select the correct record on the

Selection Summary screen and
press enter.
Select the appropriate Plate

Class from the Plate Class
Selection box by placing a 1 in
the Opt field and press enter.

may appear. Follow the
Enter the New

Registered Weight
and press enter.
Use F10= Open Fees

add any remarks to be
printed on the
registration.
Press enter to return to the Owner/Registration screen. Enter user initials and press enter to print
the registration.
Plate Transfer
A plate transfer is processed from the Motor Vehicle Registration menu by selecting 26 -
Miscellaneous Registrations and then 3 - Plate Transfer.
Single Plate Transfer
A vehicle is currently
registered.

criteria on the
screen in Plate Transfer
and press enter.
An Insurance Information box may appear.

On the Plate Transfer screen

update Color, Address and Tax
Flag if different. Enter the
New Plate No, Plate Type and
Plate Year. Press enter.
The Plate Class Selection

prompt box will appear. Select
the Plate Class (should be the
same as the plate class that was
registered to this vehicle) and
press enter.
A prompt box will appear

asking if the plate number
has been returned (referring
to the old plate). Answer
the question appropriately.
 Answering “Y” for

Yes will place a
Returned status on
the returned plate in
your plate inventory.
 Answering “N” for

No will place a Not
Returned status on
the plate in your
plate inventory.
On the Plate
Transfer fee screen,
verify that the fees
are correct. Enter
your initials and
press enter to print
the registration.
Double Plate Transfer
A double plate transfer will switch plate numbers between two vehicles currently registered to
the same owner.

Identification screen in Plate
Transfer for one of the
currently registered vehicles
and press enter.
An Insurance Information box may appear. Follow

the instructions (refer to Nebraska Insurance
Database, page 2-9).
On the Plate Transfer screen

update Color, Address and
Tax Flag if applicable.
Enter the New Plate Number,

Plate Type, and Plate Year
from the other currently
registered vehicle and press
enter.
For counties that are not

alpha numeric, the plate type
cannot be changed.
The Plate Class Selection

prompt box will appear.
Select the appropriate Plate
Class and press enter.
A prompt box will appear on the screen stating “The new plate number is currently issued on
another registration. The original plate number will be transferred to the other registration. Is
this the desired procedure? Y (Y=Yes, N=No)”.
By answering Y for Yes, the system will generate the appropriate transfer fees and generate two
separate registration documents.
On the Plate
Transfer fee screen,
verify that the fees
are correct. Enter
user initials and
press enter to print
the registrations.
The original Expiration Date will remain with the vehicle.

Refund Registration
This function is used to process a refund of motor vehicle taxes and/or motor vehicle and
registration fees for a vehicle that has been sold (not used as a trade-in) and the old plates are not
being transferred to another vehicle.
In an event a vehicle has been traded in for a new vehicle, or the previous vehicle has been sold,
and the plates are being transferred to a new vehicle with time remaining on the registration, Do
Not Use the Refund Process. The registration fees credit will be processed in the New
Assessment or Untitled Assess & Register function (refer Credit Process, page 12-51).
From the Motor Vehicle Registration

menu, select 4 - Refund Registration. Any County User ID
Select the search method (e.g.

registration number, title number,
VIN/Hull number, plate number or
name). Note that only one method of
search needs to be entered. The cursor
will default to the title number field.
Press enter.
Any County User ID
137001100
On the Registration
screen, the system
defaults to the current
date for the date sold, but
can be overridden by
typing over the entry
with the actual date the
vehicle was sold.
Press enter and the

tax/fee credit amount
fields will be populated.
The amount will be displayed in the check field and may be moved to the cash field, if necessary.
Enter user initials and cash drawer number and press enter.
If refund amount must be manually computed due to multiple activity, refer to page 12-49.
If the tax district of the refund

record is not found in the current
tax year’s tax district file, the
system will default to the
“Affiliated District” prompt in the
lower portion of the screen. This
prompt requires that a district
number entry be supplied before
processing the transaction.
The district number used will allow

the system to properly distribute
the tax credit amount and should
match the district in which the
previous district number affiliated
into.
Multiple Activity
When there has been more than one registration transaction on the vehicle in a registration
period, a Multiple Activity Refund Selection screen will appear. On the screen is the option to
select the transaction that contains the records by date and shows the amount of taxes and fees.
Select the correct record by placing a 1 on the Opt line next to the appropriate record and press
enter. The refund can now be processed.
SMITH, FRANK 6/1/2015

1370011001 6/5/2014 11
9/10/2014
9/10/2014
9/10/2014
Occasionally, when there is multiple activity, the Multiple Activity Refund Selection screen
does not appear. Instead “Multiple Activity” will flash in red in the top right corner of the
screen.
When this occurs, the fees(s) credit must be figured manually and entered on the system.
If manual entry of the fees credit is required, it is required that ALL refund credit be entered as
NEGATIVE AMOUNTS.
Compute Refund Manually
Follow this example when figuring the refund manually.
 If the date of sale is 2/08/2013, the refund will be for 2 months. Divide the eligible
amounts by 12 months and then multiply by 2 months.
 Motor Vehicle Tax: $51.00 divided by 12 is 4.25 X 2 = 8.50. Enter this as a negative
amount (- key on the number keypad) on the Tax Credit line.
 MV Fee: $7.00 divided by 12 is .58333 X 2 = 1.1666 (rounded to 1.17). Enter this as
negative amount (- key on the number keypad) on the MV fee line.
 Registration Fee: First subtract $5.50 as there is no refund for additional fees collected
(County General Fund, State Rec Road Fund, DMV Cash Fund, and EMS Fund). $20.50
– 5.50 = 15.00. Then divide 15.00 by 12 = 1.25 X 2 = 2.50. Enter this as a negative
amount (- key on the number keypad) on the Reg. Fee line.
Any County User ID
1370011001
This is how the amounts will appear on the screen after being manually entered by the user.
This prompt box will appear if the 60 day refund eligibility period is exceeded.
Any County User ID
1370011001
 Replying Yes (Y) will allow the refund to be processed. (Note: It would be an unusual
exception to grant a refund if it is over 60 days.)
 Replying No (N) will remove the box from the screen and allow you to back completely
out of the record and deny the refund.
Credit Process
When a vehicle has been traded in on a new vehicle and the new vehicle is presented for
registration with time remaining on the trade-in vehicle’s registration fees and taxes, the attach
credit procedure is used for that transaction.
A credit is attached to a record in 1 - New Assessment or 5 - Untitled Assess & Register on the
Motor Vehicle Assessment menu.
Once the vehicle is titled,

on the Tax Assessment
screen, or if untitled on
the Untitled Tax
Assessment screen, after
entering the District #
and other pertinent
information, press
F22
= Credit Search.
This will bring up a blank
Credit Search Criteria
box.
Enter the search method (title

number, plate number, or
owner name) and press enter to
bring up the credit information.
A Multiple Activity Credit

Selection box may appear
when more than one
registration transaction has
occurred on the record in one
registration period. Select the
correct record by placing a 1 on
the Opt line next to the record
that contains the fee and tax
information required for the credit and press enter.
When there is multiple activity and the system does not calculate the credit, please refer to
Refund Registration, page 12-49, for instructions regarding how to manually calculate the tax
and fee credit and enter the amounts into the system.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
Change the Date Sold if the 1FTFX1EX4CFA86817
date of sale is other than the

current date. Enter user
initials and press enter. The
credit is now attached to this
record.
If you are in One Stop, a

pop up box will appear.
Select 2 - New Registration
to continue.
If you are in New

Assessment, you will be
returned to the Registration Identification screen. To register go to the Motor Vehicle
Registration menu and select 2 - New Registration.
This prompt box will appear if the 60

day credit eligibility period is
exceeded.
Replying Yes (Y) will allow the

credit to be processed. (It would be
an unusual exception to grant a credit
if it is over 60 days.)
Replying No (N) and pressing enter

will take you back to the Tax
Assessment screen showing the Credit Information. F12=Cancel back to the Assessment screen.
When enter is pressed to go forward to the Tax Assessment screen, the credit box will no longer
be showing on the screen. Re-enter the District number, etc. and press enter. Enter user initials
and press enter to complete the assessment procedure without attaching a credit.
If the owner of the vehicle has not yet obtained a replacement vehicle, refer to Disabled Motor
Vehicle Credit, page 12-53.
Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit

This procedure is used when the motor vehicle owner does not have a replacement vehicle to
which the credit may be attached and therefore no refund or credit amount will be given to the
vehicle owner at this time. The amount of the disabled motor vehicle credit is figured through
Refund Registration, but is calculated as a credit amount that may eventually be attached to
another vehicle.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
From the Motor Vehicle Registration
menu, select 4 – Refund Registration.
registration number, title number,
VIN/HIN, plate number or name) to
locate the vehicle on the system. Note
that only one method of search needs to
be keyed and the cursor will default to
the title number field. Press enter.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
13700110011 To obtain the credit for the proper

amount of months, the Date Sold
must be one month prior to when
the vehicle was actually disabled.
If the vehicle was disabled on 1-11-

2014 (within 60 days), you will
enter the date sold as 12-11-2013.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
1370011001
If the 60 Day Refund Eligibility

Period Exceeded box appears you
will want to reply Y – Yes to the
question “Do you want to override
and continue the refund process?”
The credit amounts will now appear on the Refund screen.
On the Application ANY COUNTY USER ID

for Disabled Motor
Vehicle Credit form 1370011001
(refer to appendix
page A-16), the Reg.
Fee will be entered in
the box labeled State
Treasurer -
Registration Fee
Credit. Add the MV
fee and the Tax
Credit together and
enter in the box
labeled County
Treasurer - Motor
Vehicle Fee/Motor
Vehicle Tax.
After the registration fee credit and motor vehicle and tax credit amounts have been entered on
the Application for Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit form, F3=Exit the Refund function. The
completed form is then forwarded to the State Treasurer’s office for completion of authorization
(see Refunds and Credits, page 6-1).
If the vehicle owner obtains a replacement vehicle within one (1) year of the date of
authorization as indicated on the Application for Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit form, the credit
amounts on the form may be applied to his replacement vehicle.
Attach the credit while in New Assessment on the replacement vehicle (refer to Credit Process,
page 12-51).
 Press F22=Credit search to bring up the Credit Search Criteria box;

 Enter the search criteria to bring up the credit information;
 Change the date sold to the day the vehicle was disabled. This is shown on the
Application for Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit form as Date Vehicle Removed From
Service, under Vehicle Information. If it is past the 60 days, and the 60 Day Refund
Eligibility Period Exceeded box appears, reply Y-Yes to override the date.
Proceed to New Registration to issue the registration which will be calculated with the same
credit amounts that are shown on the Application for Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit form.
Double Plate
This procedure is used for a vehicle currently registered with one plate type and the owner wants
to add another plate type, or double-plate the vehicle. For example, a pickup is registered with
farm plates and the owner now wants to use it for commercial purposes and needs to add a
commercial plate.
From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 2 - New Registration.
ANY COUNTY USER ID

title number, VIN, or name) on
the Registration Identification
1370011001
screen to locate the vehicle on
the system. Press enter.
A box will appear asking if this

vehicle is being double plated.
Change the N to Y and press
enter.
An insurance information box may appear.

ANY COUNTY USER ID
JONES, JOHN
On the Registered Owners

screen, enter the Plate 123 MAIN ST
number, plate type, and plate
year and press enter.
123 MAIN ST
1370011001
ANY COUNTY USER ID
JONES, JOHN
Select the Plate Class and

press enter.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
JONES, JOHN
123 MAIN ST
Depending on the plate type, a box

may appear asking “Is this vehicle 123 MAIN ST
a Truck-Tractor?” Answer
accordingly.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
A box will also appear asking for

123 MAIN ST
the registered weight. It will
show the weight for the current
registration. Change the weight
123 MAIN ST
if necessary for the new
registration that is being issued
and press enter.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
1FTFX1EX4CFA86817
The registration will be for a
full registration period.
The Tax Flag is “E” and the

prorated tax and MV fee are
not collected on a double
registration because they
were paid at the time the first
registration was issued.
Enter in user initials and press enter for the registration to print.
Lost Plates
A lost plate is issued through 7 - Lost Plate found on the Motor Vehicle Registration menu.
Enter one of the search criteria on

the Registration Identification
screen.

 Same Plate Number -

If the same plate
number is being
replaced, press enter.
The message “New

plate number is the
same as the lost plate,
press enter to
continue.” will appear
at the bottom of the
screen. Press enter to
go to the Registration
screen.
 New Plate Number - If

the plate number is
being replaced with a
new plate number,
enter the new plate
number and press enter.
To add Remarks to be printed on the

Registration, press F=10 Open Fees
from the Registration screen.
Enter user initials and press enter to print the registration.

Lost Registration
A lost registration is issued through 5 - Lost Registration found on the Motor Vehicle
Registration menu.
ANY COUNTY USER ID

Identification screen.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
13714020001
2G1WT58L269364254
The address can be changed by

using F20= Change address on
the Registered Owners screen.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
No other information can be changed. If

additional changes are necessary, issue
the lost registration and then a corrected.
Press enter to proceed to the Registration
screen.
13714020001
ABC123
2121212
ANY COUNTY USER ID
2G1WR58L269364254
Verify the fees on the

ANY COUNTY USER ID
To add remarks to be printed on

the registration press
F10= Open Fees. When your
remark has been added, press
enter to return to the
Verify all information for accuracy on the Registration screen, enter the user initials and press
Printing a Form 6 from VTR

From the Motor Vehicle Registration menu, select 28 - Sales Tax Only (a Form 6 may also be
printed from 2-New Registration and 6-Assess & Register).
Using the title number - enter

purchase price and press enter. The
rate, tax amount, interest and penalty
are calculated by the system and
appear on the screen.
If there is no title number, enter

through the Sales Tax Only
Registration Identification screen
and enter all vehicle and owner
information, with purchase price and
press enter.
The rate, tax amount, interest and

penalty will appear.
ANY COUNTY C0000000
Press F22 = Form 6. The

Form 6 Seller Information
screen will appear.
Complete Seller Information

and Trade-in Information (if
applicable).
If there is no exemption, press

F19=Print.
If the owner is exempt from payment of sales tax for one of the Types of Exemptions listed on
the bottom of the Form 6, press F9=Exemptions to see a list of exemptions to select.
ANY COUNTY C0000000
Three exemptions appear on each

screen. Press the Page Down key to
move through all exemptions.
Type the appropriate exemption
number in the Enter Exemption
type field at the top of the page,
press enter.
ANY COUNTY C0000000
Complete Seller Information and

Trade-in Information (if
applicable). If an exemption needs
additional information (e.g.
certificate number), key it in the
specified field, press enter, press
F19=Print.
Press F12=Cancel twice (or

F3=Exit once) to return to the sales
tax calculation screen, delete sales
tax rate and then initial and collect
sales tax amount due.
The Form 6 (Vehicle) will print only those exemptions entered through the process above.
Press F12=Cancel twice (or F3=Exit once) to return to the Sales Tax Calculation screen.
Enter user initials and collect sales tax amount due.
Note: The Form 6 MB (Motor Boat) prints all exemptions and requires that the customer place
an “X” in the box preceding the correct exemption.
Sales Tax Only
If the new owner of a vehicle does not wish to title and/or register at the moment, but wishes to
pay sales tax on the purchase, go to the Motor Vehicle Registration Menu and select 28 – Sales
Tax Only.
If a Nebraska title has been issued,

enter the title number in appropriate
field and press enter.
ANY COUNTY USER ID
If no title exists, enter through the

Sales Tax Only Registration
Identification screen without
entering a title number and enter all
vehicle and owner information and
purchase price and press enter.
The rate, tax amount, interest and

penalty are calculated by the
system and appear on the screen.
Press F22=Form 6 and enter the ANY COUNTY C0000000

required information on the
Seller’s Information screen and
press enter.
Press F19=Print.
Press F12=Cancel twice (or

F3=Exit once) to return to the
sales tax calculation screen to
initial and collect sales tax
amount due.
Vehicle Codes
Name Codes Brand Codes Plate Series Codes

I – Individual S – Previously Salvaged 84 – 1984 - Government
B – Business 11 - 2011
T – Transfer on Death 17 - 2017
Registration Type Codes

6M – 6 Month New or Renewal Registration Codes Valid Fuel Types
DP – Deferred Payment A Alcohol
LP – Lost Plate Registration B Bi-fuel (gas and electric)
LR – Lost Registration C Convertible (primary gasoline)
NR – New Registration D Diesel
PT – Plate Transfer E Electric
RC – Registration Correction F Flexible or Compressed Natural Gas
RF - Refund Registration G Gas
RP – Registration Reprint N Not Applicable
RR – Renew Registration P Propane
SO – Sales Tax Only Receipt
TO – Increase Tonnage Registration
Vehicle Type Codes

B – Boat
M – Motorcycle
P - Passenger
T – Truck, Bus, Motorized Mobile Home
O – Trailer, Non-Motorized Mobile Home, Camper Unit Permit
V – All Terrain Vehicle, Minibike
Tax Flag Codes

D - First Dealer Plate
E - Exempt
I - Native American
M - Non-Resident Military
N - Non-Resident
R - Resident
Revised 12-2014
Color Codes
BGE – Beige
BLK – Black
BLU – Blue
DBL – Dark Blue
LBL – Light Blue
BRZ – Bronze
BRO – Brown
CPR – Copper
CRM – Cream, Ivory
GLD – Gold
GRY – Gray
GRN – Green
DGR – Dark Green
LGR – Light Green
LAV – Lavender (purple)
MAR – Maroon, Burgundy
ONG – Orange
PNK – Pink
PLE – Purple
RED- Red
SIL – Silver, Chrome
TAN – Tan
TRQ – Turquoise
WHI – White
YEL – Yellow
SCN - Scenic
UNK – Unknown
Revised 12-2014
County Codes
Adams 14 Frontier 60 Nance 58
Antelope 26 Furnas 38 Nemaha 44
Arthur 91 Gage 3 Nuckolls 42
Banner 85 Garden 77 Otoe 11
Blaine 86 Garfield 83 Pawnee 54
Boone 23 Gosper 73 Perkins 74
Box Butte 65 Grant 92 Phelps 37
Boyd 63 Greeley 62 Pierce 40
Brown 75 Hall 8 Platte 10
Buffalo 9 Hamilton 28 Polk 41
Burt 31 Harlan 51 Red Willow 48
Butler 25 Hayes 79 Richardson 19
Cass 30 Hitchcock 67 Rock 81
Cedar 13 Holt 36 Saline 22
Chase 72 Hooker 93 Sarpy 59
Cherry 66 Howard 49 Saunders 6
Cheyenne 39 Jefferson 33 Scotts Bluff 21
Clay 30 Johnson 57 Seward 16
Colfax 43 Kearney 52 Sheridan 61
Cuming 24 Keith 68 Sherman 56
Custer 4 Keya Paha 82 Sioux 80
Dakota 70 Kimball 71 Stanton 53
Dawes 69 Knox 12 Thayer 32
Dawson 18 Lancaster 2 Thomas 89
Deuel 78 Lincoln 15 Thurston 55
Dixon 35 Logan 87 Valley 47
Dodge 5 Loup 88 Washington 29
Douglas 1 Madison 7 Wayne 27
Dundy 76 McPherson 90 Webster 45
Fillmore 34 Merrick 46 Wheeler 84
Franklin 50 Morrill 64 York 17
Revised 12-2014
State Codes Continent/Territory

To be keyed in the Previous Title State field.
Alabama AL Montana MT Alberta AB
Alaska AK Nebraska NE American Samoa AM
Arizona AZ Nevada NV Baker Island BK
Arkansas AR New Hampshire NH British Columbia BC
California CA New Jersey NJ Canal Zone CZ
Colorado CO New Mexico NM Caroline Islands CG
Connecticut CT New York NY District of Columbia DC
Delaware DE North Carolina NC Guam GM
Florida FL North Dakota ND Howland Island HO
Georgia GA Ohio OH Jarvis Island JR
Hawaii HI Oklahoma OK Johnston Atoll JI
Idaho ID Oregon OR Kingman Reef KI
Illinois IL Pennsylvania PA Manitoba MB
Indiana IN Rhode Island RI Marshall Islands MH
Iowa IA South Carolina SC Northern Mariana Islands MK
Kansas KS South Dakota SD Mexico MX
Kentucky KY Tennessee TN Midway Islands MW
Louisiana LA Texas TX Navassa Island VL
Maine ME Utah UT New Brunswick NK
Maryland MD Vermont VT Newfoundland NF
Massachusetts MA Virginia VA Northwest Territories NT
Michigan MI Washington WA Nova Scotia NS
Minnesota MN West Virginia WV Ontario ON
Mississippi MS Wisconsin WI Palmyra Atoll PL
Missouri MO Wyoming WY Prince Edward Island PE
Puerto Rico PR
Quebec PQ
Saskatchewan SN
Virgin Islands VI
Wake Island WK
Yukon YT
Unknown UK
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Boat Codes
Boat Type Code

B – Boat
Boat Propulsion
AP – Airprop
Hull Material IB – Inboard
F – Fiberglass IO – Inboard/Outboard
I – Inflatable OB – Outboard
M – Metal OJ – Outboard/Jet
P – Plastic OT – Other
O – Other SA – Sail
W - Wood SI – Sail/Inboard
SO – Sail/Outboard
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Warrants
The warrants process is a function that was originally used to process the Warrant Listing
received from the courts. The statute requiring the court to submit the Warrant Listing to the
counties was repealed on July 19, 2012.
This function was left on the system to allow counties to enter important messages on a
registration record that will then appear via a pop-up box during the registration process to alert
staff to issues involving that record.
The warrants process function in much the same manner as Flagged Remarks (refer to page 12-
72).
To Add a Warrant:
From the Registration menu, select 13 – Supervisor Menu and then 31 – Add Warrant.
Enter the search criteria to locate the correct record and press enter. Select the correct record by
placing a 1 on the Opt line for that record and press enter.
Enter the desire information on the Warrant Description line and press enter.
To Delete a Warrant:
From the Registration menu, select 13 – Supervisor Menu and then 32 – Delete Warrant.
placing a 1 on the Opt line for that record and press enter.
Verify that the correct record appears and press enter.
A Delete Confirmation box will appear. Enter Y (Yes) to delete the record. The warrant will no
longer appear on the record.
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Remarks
Remarks allow counties to enter important messages on a registration record regarding issues
involving that record.
There are two methods for place remarks on a registration record.
Flagged Remarks – a remark that is entered specifically to appear via a pop-up box during the
registration process to alert staff to issues involving that record;
Unflagged Remarks – remark that has been added to a registration record that will only appear
when accessing Remarks Maintenance.
To enter a remark, from the Registration menu, select 14 – Utility Menu and 20 – Remarks
Maintenance.
placing a.
Select the most recent remark by placing a 1 on the Opt line for that remark.
For a Flagged Remark an asterisk must be placed before and after the letter R prior to typing the
remark (*R*Do Not Take Checks).
To enter a remark that does not appear via a pop-up box during the registration process, do not
enter *R* prior to typing the message.
For information regarding receipt remarks, refer to page 12-22.
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Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice Creation Process

Every month each county treasurer is required to complete the procedures that create the Motor
Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice data file containing the motor vehicle registrations to be
renewed in their county. After completion of this process the data is compiled and transmitted to
the Department for printing and mailing.
Every step in this process must be completed by the 15th of each month.
Step 1
From Motor Vehicle Assessment select 10 - Reports Menu, then 7 – Renew Registration
List.
 In the Selection field, enter 4 to select Alpha Name Within Expiration Date.
 Enter the appropriate month and year in the “From Date” (when processing notices for
January, enter the date as “01 2015”). Leave the “To Date” blank.
 Press enter.
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Step 2
From the Reports Menu, select 33 – Report Printer.
The system will have

generated two (2) different
reports:
 VTRB6077P2 (Renew Registration List) - records which will generate

renewal notices.
 VTRB6077P3 (Renewed Registration Error List) - records that must be corrected.
Step 3
Print the (VTRB6077P3) Renewed Registration Error List and delete (VTRB6077P2) - Renew
Registration List.
The Renewed Registration Error

List report will reflect two (2)
different types of errors:
 (E) Error – no renewal

notice will be generated, or
 (W) Warning – will produce

a renewal notice that
contains the error.
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Correct all errors:
 Go to the Motor Vehicle Assessment menu, select 2 – Change Assessment.

Access each record and correct the listed error.
Step 4
When all errors are corrected, go back to Step 1 and generate the reports again. Review the
Renewed Registration Error List (VTRB6077P3) and if any errors remain, print the list and
correct the remaining errors.
Continue the process of generating and viewing the Renew Registration List, and correcting
errors until all errors have been corrected.
All corrections must be made before proceeding to 8 – Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing.

The Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing process can only be processed ONE time.
Step 5
Once all errors have been corrected, return to the Reports Menu and select 7 – Renew
Registration List again.
View the Renewed Registration List and print (if a paper copy is needed). Delete the other file
that was generated.
Step 6
Proceed to the Motor Vehicle Registration menu and select 13 – Supervisor Menu, then 3 –
Change Defaults to review and make changes to the Treasurer Defaults and postage fees.
 The Treasurer name, County title, Address

line, City, State, Zip and Treasurer phone
number fields are printed on each renewal
notice. Confirm the information to appear
on the renewal notices and make any
changes in the appropriate field.
 Add postage fees to be printed on the
renewal notices as follows:
• Non-plate issuance year - key the fees in
the “Reg & Sticker Fee” field.
• New plate issuance year - key the fees
in the Passenger Plate, Truck Plate, and
Trailer Postage Fee fields. Press enter.
NOTE: Postage and handling fees must not exceed the actual cost of postage and handling.
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Step 7
Return to Motor Vehicle Assessment, Report menu and select 8- Renewal Notice/Monthly
Billing.
The system will generate the Expiration Date. If the date displayed in not correct, F3=Exit and
review the previous steps to ensure they were properly completed. If the steps were properly
completed and the date is still incorrect, contact the DVR Help Desk for assistance.
If correct, press enter. A box will display that asks, “Are you sure you want to start the renewal
notice process?” Type Y (Yes) and press enter.
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Another box will appear that asks for confirmation the postal fees are correct. If they are not,
type N (No) and press enter.
A box will appear that directs you to Change Defaults to correct the fees. Press enter.
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Step 8
If the fees are correct,

type Y (Yes) and press
enter. A confirmation
screen is returned.
Step 9
When completed, a message will display stating “CRTRNWNTC completed normally” (to view
message return to the Main Menu and select 81 – Work with Messages).
After this message is received, return to Change Defaults and remove the postage fees so they do
not appear on the registrations currently being processed.
If no message is displayed or the message displayed states “Renewal Notice Creation Ended
Abnormally,” contact the DVR Help Desk for assistance.
CRTRNWNTC
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If the “CRTRNWNTC completed normally” message appears return to Motor Vehicle

Assessment, Report Menu and select 34 – Renewal Card Print and PRESS ENTER.
This function sends a copy of the renewal notice file to the Department for printing. It is
important that you properly complete this step all the way through by pressing ENTER.
A message will be displayed stating “Renewal notice card processing completed successfully.”
(to view messages return to the Main Menu, select 81 - Work with Messages).
Step 10
In addition to sending the renewal notice file to the Department, the system will generate three
(3) different reports. From the Reports Menu, select 33 – Report Printer to view and print
VTRB6083P1 - Monthly Billing (Tax Report), if a paper copy is needed.
Revised 8/2015
Boat Registration Renewal Notice Creation Process

Every year each county treasurer is required to complete the procedures that create the Boat
Registration Renewal Notice data file containing the boat registrations to be renewed in their
county. After completion of this process the data is compiled and transmitted to the Department
for printing and mailing. Boat registrations expire in the month of December.
Game and Parks indicates this process should be completed by the 15th November each year.
Step 1
From the Motor Vehicle Assessment, Reports Menu, select 50 – Alpha Boat List and enter.
Enter the appropriate year and press enter.
Step 2
From the Reports Menu, select 33 – Report Printer. The system will have generated the
following report:
 VTRB7086P1 (Registered Boat Listing) – records which will generate renewal notices.
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Step 3
Proceed to the Motor Vehicle Registration menu and select 13 – Supervisor Menu, then 3 –
Change Defaults to review and make changes to the Treasurer Defaults and postage fees.
 The Treasurer name, County title, Address line, City, State, Zip and Treasurer phone
number fields are printed on each renewal notice. Confirm the information to appear on
the renewal notices and make any changes in the appropriate
 Add postage fees to be printed on the renewal notices in the “Postal Fee” field for boat
notices.
.50
Once the postage and handling default is established, if a walk in customer wishes to renew, the
postage and handling fee may be suppressed for that transaction.
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Step 4
Return to the Reports Menu and select 51 – Boat Renewal Notice Selection.
The system will generate the

Expiration Date. If the date
displayed is not correct,
F3= Exit and review the
previous steps to ensure they
were properly completed.
If the steps were properly

completed and the date is still
incorrect, contact the DVR
Help Desk for assistance.
If correct, press enter.
Step 5
A box will display asking, “Are you

sure you want to start the renewal
notice process?” Type Y (Yes)
and press enter.
Fees Confirmation
Postal fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . : .00

Another box will appear that
Passenger plate postage fee . . : .00 asks for confirmation that
postal fees are correct. If they
are not, type N (No) and press
enter.
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A box will appear that

Incorrect Fees directs you to Change
Defaults to correct the
fees. Press enter.
Correct the fees in the defaults file
Step 6
If the fees are correct, type Y (Yes)

and press enter. A confirmation
screen is returned. If the date
displayed is incorrect, contact the
DVR Help Desk for assistance.
When completed, a message will be

displayed stating “CRTRNWNTC
completed normally,” (to view
message return to the Main Menu and
select 81 – Work with Messages).
After verification of the successful
completion of the process, the postage
fees may be removed by returning to
Change Defaults.
If no message is displayed, or the message displayed indicates the program ending abnormally,
contact the DVR Help Desk for assistance.
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Step 7
After the “CRTRNWNTC completed normally,” message is displayed, return to Motor Vehicle
Assessment, Reports Menu and select 52 – Boat Renewal Notice Creation and press enter.
This final step will send a copy of the boat renewal notice file to the Department for printing
and mailing.
Step 8
In addition to sending the renewal notice file to the Department, the system will generate the
VTRB7086P1 - Alpha Boat List. Go the Reports Menu and select 33 – Report Printer to view
and print if a paper copy is needed.
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Appendix A
Notarization
Registration Manual – Appendix A
Notarization Required
Forms:
 Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title;
 Affidavit for Affirmation of Ownership of a Salvaged Vehicle Obtained in Settlement of
a Total Loss;
 Power of Attorney;
 Purchaser’s Affidavit;
 Odometer Correction Statement;
 Application for Copy of Vehicle Record;
 Affidavit for Verification of Classic Assembled Motor Vehicle;
 Affidavit for Self-Assembled Trailer;
 Affidavit for Assembled ATV, Minibike, UTV or Minitruck;
 Affidavit of Affixture for a Mobile Home with a Nebraska Certificate of Title;
 Affidavit of Detachment for a Mobile Home;
 Affidavit for Verification/Transfer of Antique Motor Vehicle;
 Affidavit for Storage and Non-Use;
 Application for Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit;
Transactions:
 Vehicle coming from a non-titling state - (see Titling Manual page 1-20);
 Vehicle coming from foreign country - (see Titling Manual page 1-20);
 Antique Motor Vehicle (see Titling Manual page 1-36);
 Towing Companies - when selling vehicles they have towed (see Titling Manual page 2-
12);
 Storage and Repair – (see Titling Manual page 2-15)
 Assembled vehicle –for additional parts (see Titling Manual page 4-2);
 Assembled trailer –all major parts in lieu of a title (see Titling Manual page 4-5);
 Assembled Classic Motor Vehicles –all major component parts (see Titling Manual page
4-8);
 Assembled ATV, Minibike or UTV - if coming from a non-titling jurisdiction (see Titling
Manual page 4-21);
 Gilder Kit - power train if no title (see Titling Manual page 4-12);
 Kit Vehicle - all major component parts not included in the kit (see Titling Manual page
4-19);
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Appendix B
Initialisms
Registration Manual - Appendix B
Initialisms Used in Motor Vehicle Title and Registration Processing
Initialism Expansion
ATV All-Terrain Vehicles
BOS Bill of Sale
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COT Certificate of Title
CSI Cornhusker State Industries (Corrections)
DAV Disabled American Veteran
DB Database
DBA Doing Business As
DEA Drug Enforcement Administration
DLR Dealer
DMV Department of Motor Vehicles
DOI Department of Insurance
DOT Department of Transportation
DVR Driver and Vehicle Records
EFTPS Electronic Federal Payment System
ELT Electronic Title and Lien
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
ETS Expiration of Time and Service
EX-POW Ex-Prisoner of War
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FWHA Federal Highway Administration
GVW Gross Vehicle Weight
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
HIN Hull Identification Number
HVUT Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
IFTA International Fuel Tax Agreement
IRP International Registration Plan
IRS Internal Revenue Service
LES Leave and Earnings Statement
LSV Low Speed Vehicle
MCO Manufacturer Certificate of Origin
MCS Motor Carrier Services
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MSO Manufacturer Statement of Origin
MSRP Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
NCIC National Crime Information Center
NHTSA National Highway Safety Administration
NMVTIS National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
OPT Option
PIN Personal Identification Number
PLID Participating Lender Identification
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Initialism Expansion
PMS Plate Management System
POA Power of Attorney
PR Personal Representative
SME Special Mobile Equipment
SPS Specialty Plate System
SUV Sport Utility Vehicle
TOD Transfer on Death
TPE The Payment Engine
UTV Utility Type Vehicle
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VTR Vehicle Title and Registration System
WROS With Rights of Survivorship
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Appendix C
Forms and Applications

Registration Appendix A-1
STATE OF NEBRASKA
Dave Heineman
Governor Department of Motor
Vehicles
Rhonda K. Lahm
June 1, 2014
[Name of Insured]
[Address]
[City, State Zip]
RE: Self-Insured Renewal for [Name of Insured]

Certificate #999
Dear [Name of Insured]
This letter is to inform you that [Name of Insured] has met all the qualifications to continue
certification as self-insurer in the State of Nebraska. Your status as Self-Insurer is hereby renewed.
The current certificate will remain valid until cancelled by the Department.
In June 2015, this Department will require that you submit an annual financial statement and a list
of all vehicles registered to [Name of Insured].
Please present this letter to the local County Official when registering your vehicles and a copy
should be kept in the vehicles during operation. If you have any questions, please contct me at
402.471.3927.
Sincerely,
Jackie Boldan, Staff Assistant II

State of Nebraska, Department of Motor Vehicles
Betty Johnson – Administrator • Driver and Vehicle Records Division

301 Centennial Mall South • P.O. Box 94789 • Lincoln, NE 68509-4789 • Phone (402) 471-3918 • Fax (402) 471-8694
www.dmv.ne.gov
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

APPLICATION
FOR
SELF INSURANCE
The undersigned hereby makes application for the privilege of becoming a self-insurer, as
described in Neb.Rev.Stat. §60-562. In connection with such application the following
declarations are made as to whether the insurer possesses sufficient financial ability to render
certain the payments of automobile liability judgments.
The insurer hereby agrees that if this application were approved, such approval shall be subject
to providing and maintaining proof of ability to pay judgments obtained against the insurer.
Name of Firm: Business Address:
Printed Name of President/Owner
List below all subsidiaries covered under this application. Please include the full name and
address. If additional lines are required, continue on a separate sheet.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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1. Indicate the coverage for which you wish to self insure:
Property Damage Public Liability Public Liability and Property Damage
2. Are you now operating as a Self-Insurer? If so, for how long?
3. Have you set up a reserve fund for accident claims? If so, (a) under what
caption does it appear on your financial statement? and (b) what basis is
used for determining reserve requirements?
4. Do you have a claim department for investigating and adjusting claims?

If not, how are claims investigated and adjusted?
5. Are any automobile liability judgments open and unsatisfied?

If so, how many? Total amount Are any other judgments open and
unsatisfied? If so, how many total amount involved
6. Is your company a self-insurer under any other phase of your business? If so, give
particulars
7. On a separate sheet, list all the motor vehicles registered in Nebraska, by the applicant and
describe them under the following headings:
Year Make Model Vehicle Identification Number License Plate Number
The Undersigned hereby certifies that the above-named firm is the registered owner(s) of
more than twenty-five motor vehicles and may qualify as a self-insurer under the Motor Vehicle
Safety Responsibility Act.
________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Firm Representative Title
State of )
)SS
County of )
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared
to me well known to be
the_________________________________of the above-named corporation, and severally
acknowledged the execution of the foregoing and swore to the contents thereof this day
of , 20 .
My Commission expires .
Notary Public
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NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Notice of Owner- Retained Salvage

(This form must be completed in full and all information must be legible.)
Insurance Company Information/Statement
Insurance Claim #:
Name of Insurance Company
Date of Settlement:
*Signature of Insurance Company Representative
Printed Name of Insurance Company Representative Phone Number of Insurance Company Representative
* Signature of the Insurance Company Representative shall serve as confirmation that: 1) a total loss settlement was made; 2) the
definition of salvage was met; 3) the owner retained ownership of the vehicle indicated below; and 4) notice of the owner’s
responsibility to obtain a salvage certificate of title was provided to the vehicle’s owner.
Vehicle/Owner Information
_
VIN
Vehicle Owner’s Name: _
If the vehicle model year is older than 7 years please provide the vehicle’s ACV prior to
damage:
Was the total loss payment a result of damage due to flooding: YES NO
Forward completed form to: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

PO Box 94789
*Salvage Definition: A late model vehicle/motorboat which has been damaged to the extent that the
estimated total cost of repair to rebuild the vehicle/motorboat to its condition immediately before it was
damaged and to restore the vehicle/motorboat to a condition for legal operation, meets or exceeds 75%
of the retail value of the vehicle/motorboat at the time it was damaged, or a vehicle that has sustained
flood damage. Please refer to the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle’s website at www.dmv.ne.gov
for additional information regarding salvage vehicles.
301 Centennial Mall South · PO Box 94789 · Lincoln, NE 68509-4789 · (402) 471-3918
www.dmv.ne.gov
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County Treasurer
Statement of VIN Clarification on Form 2290 Schedule 1
(Attach completed form to original Form 2290 and file with registration)
For the period of July 1, ____through June 30, ______
Titled Owner Name:

Address:
City, State, Zip:
Federal ID#:
Vehicle Information
Year Make Model VIN
I, have filed the required Form 2290 Schedule 1 of

Heavy Vehicles for the above listed time period with the IRS. At that time when completing
the Schedule 1, the VIN was entered incorrectly.
The incorrect VIN was listed as
The correct VIN should be listed as
The vehicle listed on the Schedule 1 is the same vehicle being registered in the
County Treasurer’s office this day of , .
As the titled owner or approved representative, I have been informed of the incorrect VIN
and agree to re-file a corrected Form 2290 Schedule 1 with the IRS before the next vehicle
renewal period in the County Treasurer’s office.
Titled Owner or Approved Representative
Subscribed and sworn before me this day of , .
Seal
Notary Public
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
AND
THE [COUNTY NAME] COUNTY TREASURER IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA
FOR THE
FORM 2290 ALTERNATE PROOF OF PAYMENT PROGRAM
REGISTERING LESS THAN 25 VEHICLES
1. INTRODUCTION:
A. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) acknowledges that the [County Name]

County Treasurer in the State of Nebraska may accept Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
Returns (Forms 2290), with related remittances, submitted to it by taxpayers as proof
of payment of the tax imposed by I.R.C. § 4481, which is required under Treas. Reg. §
41.6001-2 as a condition of issuing a registration for a highway motor vehicle. This
MOU provides the procedures and guidelines regarding the Agency's acceptance of
Forms 2290 and related remittances, and the Agency's transmission of the same to
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This MOU also affirms that the Agency is acting
voluntarily on behalf of taxpayers, that neither the State nor the Agency is acting as an
agent or contractor of the IRS, and that no return or return information will be provided
to the State or the Agency in regard to this matter.
B. If a taxpayer is registering 25 or more vehicles, the Agency will not accept the return
and will inform the taxpayer they must electronically file (e-file) the return. More
information on Form 2290 e-file can be found at:
http://www.irs.gov/efile/lists/0,,id=172865,00.html
2. AUTHORITY:
A. Treas. Reg. § 41.6001-2 provides that a State must require proof of payment of the
tax imposed by I.R.C. § 4481 as a condition of issuing a registration for a highway
motor vehicle. A State must either comply with the provisions of Treas. Reg.
§ 41.6001-2 or, in the alternative, comply with such other rules regarding the proof of
payment requirement as may be prescribed by the Commissioner, in order to avoid a
reduction of Federal-aid highway funds apportioned under 23 U.S.C. § 104(b)(5).
B. Currently, Treas. Reg. § 41.6001-2 provides a State is generally required to receive

from the taxpayer a receipted Schedule 1 of Form 2290, from IRS, as proof of
payment. Because of this requirement, taxpayers must file a Form 2290 with the IRS
and remit the related tax before registering a highway motor vehicle. In order to
expedite the registration process, a significant number of owner/drivers file their
returns and pay the tax at an IRS walk-in office and then proceed immediately to the
Agency with a receipted Schedule 1.
C. As provided by Treas. Reg. §41.6001-2(a), the Commissioner has prescribed in an

authorizing memorandum issued by the Chief Compliance Officer that as an
alternative proof of payment the Agency may accept Forms 2290 with related
remittances from taxpayers applying to register highway motor vehicles, subject to the
procedures in this MOU. The Agency’s receipt and transmission of Forms 2290
reduces taxpayer burden by providing taxpayers with the opportunity to register a
highway motor vehicle prior to the filing of the related Form 2290 with the IRS.
3. DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES OF THE IRS:
The IRS will designate a liaison to act as the primary point of contact to provide guidance
related to the implementation and oversight of the MOU’s procedures. The name, title, email
address, and telephone number of the IRS liaison will be listed in Attachment 1.
4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AGENCY
A. The Agency will designate a liaison to act as the primary point of contact related to the
implementation and oversight of the MOU's procedures. The name, title, email
address, and telephone number of the Agency liaison will be listed in Attachment 1.
B. In order to satisfy the proof of payment requirement of Treas. Reg. § 41.6001-2, The
Agency will only accept returns reporting less than 25 vehicles and:
1) Only accept the receipt of a Form 2290 if it includes two copies of Schedule 1 and
the related remittance(s) in the amount identified as the “Balance Due” (line 6 or
line labeled Balance Due) on Form 2290.
2) Only accept a Form 2290 if the remittance is in the form of a check, money order,
bank check, or cashiers check made payable to the U.S. Treasury. The Agency
may not accept remittances in the form of cash or currency.
3) Only accept a Form 2290 if submitted in person.
C. Upon receipt of Form 2290, the Agency will:

1) Ensure the return has been signed.
2) Ensure an Employer Identification Number (EIN) has been used, not a Social
Security Number.
3) Ensure the number of vehicles (including Tax-Suspended Vehicles – Category W)
shown in column (3) on page 2 of Form 2290 agrees with the total number shown
at the bottom of Schedule 1, Part II, Line a or b.
4) Use the following procedures when verifying Form 2290 "Balance Due" (line 6 or
line labeled Balance Due) amounts:
a) Verify the partial-period payment amounts for vehicles (except logging) shown
in column (2)(a) page 2 of Form 2290, by using Partial-Period Tax Table 1
found in the Form 2290 Instructions. Information on reading the table can be
found on that page.
b) Verify the partial-period payment amounts for logging vehicles shown in column
(2)(b) page 2 of Form 2290, by using Partial-Period Tax Table 2 found in the
Form 2290 Instructions. Information on reading the table can be found on that
page.
c) Verify the "Amount of tax" computation shown in Column 4.
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d) The total dollar amount of all categories should be the “Tax” amount (line 2 or a
line labeled Tax) on Form 2290 Part 1. The check amount must be equal to the
“Balance Due” amount. If a taxpayer has made a payment using the Electronic
Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) a copy of the acknowledgment of
payment made should equal the “Balance Due Amount.” If the taxpayer has
made a payment using an Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW) a copy of the
taxpayer’s monthly bank statement indicating “IRS USA Tax Payment,” “IRS
USA Tax Pymt,’ or similar language, should equal the “Balance Due Amount.”
D. Upon completion of the above review, the Agency will staple the check to the front of
each related Form 2290 and through all schedules and attachments.
E. If any of the information from Section 4, paragraphs B or C is missing or incorrect, and

the taxpayer cannot provide the missing or incorrect information at the time of the visit,
the Agency may not accept delivery of the Form 2290.
F. The agency will not date stamp a Form 2290 or Schedule 1 or otherwise mark it with
any type of stamp or acknowledgment. The Agency will keep a copy of Schedule 1 to
satisfy the Federal Highway Administration requirements found in 23 C.F.R Part 669
for a period of one year
G. The Agency will transmit to the IRS the completed Forms 2290, Schedule 1, any
attachments, and related remittances, received from taxpayers registering highway
motor vehicles. The Agency will use an IRS Transmittal Form 3210 (sample
attached), and will transmit the documents no later than the close of business of the
business day following the day of receipt. The transmittal will identify the attached
Forms 2290 by listing the taxpayer's name, Federal Employer Identification Number,
and Tax Period. If the taxpayer has made a payment using the EFTPS or an EFW
instead of by check, the agency shall attach a copy of the documentation to Form
3210
1) The Agency will transmit parts 1, 2, & 3 of the Form 3210 to the IRS along with the
Forms 2290 and remittances, and retain part 4 of the Form 3210. The Agency will
transmit the Forms 3210 by United States mail or a private delivery service
designated under I.R.C. § 7502(f). The IRS is not responsible for providing or
reimbursing the postage costs of the taxpayers or the Agency. Use the following
address:
Internal Revenue Service
201 West River Center Blvd
Stop 31
Covington KY 41019
2) The IRS will acknowledge and return Part 3 of Form 3210 to the Agency.
3) The Agency, upon receipt of part 3 from IRS, should retain part 3 for one year from
the date received back from the IRS.
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H. The Agency will advise the taxpayer(s) of the following information. This notification
may be best achieved with a “flyer/handout” provided by the Agency to the taxpayer at
point of contact (see sample flyer/handout attached):
1) that this is a voluntary program.
2) the Agency is acting voluntarily on their behalf.
3) that the Agency is not an agent or contractor of the IRS.
4) that the taxpayer is responsible for any penalties or interest related to the filing of
the Form 2290.
5) that the Agency will forward Form 2290 to IRS by the close of business of the
business day following the day of receipt.
6) that the form is not considered filed for federal tax purposes until IRS receives it. If
the IRS receives the Form 2290 after the due date, the postmark date on the
envelope will be the date the return is deemed filed.
7) that no tax return information will be provided to the state or the AGENCY as a
result of this project.
8) that the IRS is not responsible for the Agency mishandling of a return and/or
related remittance.
9) that the use of this system does not change the due date for the Form 2290 and
payment.
10) that this system will not work for a taxpayer who is registering vehicles in more than
one state.
5. LIABILITY:
A. Each party to this MOU shall be liable for the acts and omissions of its own
employees.
B. The IRS shall not be liable for any injury to another party’s personnel or damage to
another party’s property unless such injury or damage is compensable under the
Federal Tort Claims Act [28 U.S.C. §1346(b)], or pursuant to other Federal statutory
authority. Similarly, the Agency shall not be liable for any injury to another party’s
personnel or damage to another party’s property unless such injury or damage is
compensable under applicable State or local law.
6. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS:
This MOU does not confer any rights or benefits on any third party.
7. PRIVACY:
The IRS and the Agency will assure the integrity and accuracy of personal and financial data.
The IRS and the Agency will perform their duties in a manner that recognizes and enhances
individuals' rights of privacy and will make certain that their activities are consistent with law,
regulations, and good administrative practices.
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8. EFFECTIVE DATE:
The effective date of this MOU is the date it has been signed by all parties to the MOU.
9. AMENDMENT OF MOU:
This MOU may be amended by deletion or modification of any provisions provided that such
amendment is in writing and is signed by all parties to the MOU.
10. TERMINATION OF MOU:
This MOU may be cancelled upon 30 days written notice by either the IRS or the Agency, or
immediately by signed agreement of the IRS and the Agency.
11. LIMITATIONS:
The terms of this MOU are not intended to alter, amend, or rescind any current agreement or
provision of federal law now in effect. Any provision of this MOU with conflicts with federal
law will be null and void.
12. EVALUATION OF MOU:
The IRS and the Agency will review this MOU annually to determine whether the provisions
of this MOU require amendment or revision and whether the IRS and the Agency is
complying with the provisions of the MOU. The method of review (conference call, meeting,
email) will be jointly determined by the IRS Governmental Liaison, Excise Tax, and the
Agency Liaison.
APPROVALS:
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
Signature: ___________________________
John H. Imhoff
Title: Director, Specialty Programs

Small Business and Self-Employed (SB/SE)
Internal Revenue Service
Date: ______________________________
STATE OF NEBRASKA
Agency: [County Name] County Treasurer
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Signature: ____________________________
Title: [County Name] County Treasurer
E-Mail Address: Signer's email
Date: ________________________________
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Sample Flyer/Handout
Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return

Alternative Proof of Payment Program
Registering less than 25 Vehicles
NEED TO FILE AN IRS FORM 2290 TO REGISTER YOUR TRUCK TODAY?
To better serve you, we have made special arrangements with the IRS to make it easier for you to
register your truck. At your option, we will forward your completed Form 2290, Schedule 1 and
remittance to the IRS on your behalf. You will not need to wait for a receipted Schedule 1 from the
IRS then revisit us to register your truck. Your participation in this service is entirely voluntary.
If you decide to use this service, this is what you do.
You give us the following:

• the completed original Form 2290,
• 2 copies of Schedule 1,
• payment in full of the amount due (personal check, money order, bank or cashiers check
payable to the United States Treasury.)
If you decide to use this service, this is what we do.
We will review your return for completion of certain entries. We will mail your return and payment to
the IRS on the business day following receipt of your return.
What you need to know.
The IRS does not consider your return filed for federal tax purposes until the IRS receives it. If the IRS
receives the Form 2290 after the due date, the postmark date on the envelope will be the date the
return is deemed filed. The IRS is not responsible for any delays or mishandling of your return or
remittance before the IRS receives it. You are liable for any tax, penalties and interest that may be
due. If the IRS determines you owe additional amounts, they will bill you directly after they receive the
return.
Use of this system does not change the due date for your return and payment. For example, if your
highway use tax return is due August 31st, you cannot wait to file and pay the tax with your state
registration that is up for renewal on November 30th.
You should also be aware that this program will not work if you are registering vehicles in more than
one state.
This office is voluntarily offering this service to registrants. We are not reimbursed for this service.
We are not an agent or contractor of the IRS. We do not receive confidential return information from
the IRS records of your account.
If you have questions about your Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes, please contact the IRS at 1-866-
699-4096 or visit your nearest IRS office.
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Attachment 1
MOU Liaisons
IRS Liaison (Section 3):
Name: Joe Mazzuca
Title: Excise Tax Headquarters Policy Analyst
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone Number: 630-493-5008
Agency Liaison (Section 4A):
Name:
Title:
Email Address:
Telephone Number:
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Release Date
To (Show complete and correct address) Registration Appendix A-8 Page of
Document Transmittal Code (From-Serial no.-To)

Transmittal
Numbered Unnumbered
Remarks Shipment
Document Identification
Information
Code Instructions: When transmitting reports, please Con-
show the type of report and the period covered. For Rec’d
Quantity or tainer
Type other items, show identifying information such as ( )
blocks, DLN, EIN, the last four digits of the SSN, etc. No.
From (Originator must supply complete return address below) Releasing official (Signature and title)
Received and verified (Signature and title)
Originator Telephone Number
Date acknowledged
Form 3210 (Rev. 4-2010) Part 1 – Recipient’s copy Department of the Treasury
Catalog Number 22150T Internal Revenue Service
To (Show complete and correct address) Release Date
Page of

Transmittal
Numbered Unnumbered
Remarks Shipment
Information
Quantity or tainer
Date acknowledged
Form 3210 (Rev. 4-2010) Part 3 – Acknowledgement copy Department of the Treasury
To (Show complete and correct address) Release Date
Page of

Transmittal
Numbered Unnumbered
Remarks Shipment
Information
Quantity or tainer
Date acknowledged
Form 3210 (Rev. 4-2010) Part 4 – To be retained by originator Department of the Treasury
May 29, 2014
To: [County Treasurer] [Owner Name]

[Address] [Address]
[Address 2] [City, State Zip]
[City, State Zip]
[Account #XXXX-X]
RE: Refund of Registration Fees and Taxes

Nebraska Statute 60-3,200
This letter is to verify that the following vehicle(s) have been properly registered as apportioned
vehicles in the State of Nebraska since April 1, 2014.
[Year] [Make] [VIN]
[Owner Name] of [City], NE is entitled to a refund of the unused registration fees and taxes paid
for these vehicles upon presentation of this letter, license plates and registration certificates to
the county treasurer. As per Nebraska Statute 60-395, all claims for credit or refund of the
unused registration fees must be made within 60 days of this letter.
Please contact this office if further assistance is needed.
Sincerely,
Cathy P. Beedle, Administrator

Division of Motor Carrier Services
CPB: llg
APPLICATION
FOR
SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATION AND DECAL
Name of Owner
Address
City Zip County
Fees and Type of Registration (Check one):
Individual ...........................................$ 16.00
Dealer .................................................$ 50.00
Manufacturer ......................................$200.00
Lost Registration ................................$ 1.00
Lost Permit/Decal ..............................$ 1.00
The following information must be completed if the snowmobile is owned by a private

individual.
Year Make Model HP
Color Serial/Identification Number
I hereby make application for the above snowmobile registration to be issued to the above
owner:
Signature of Applicant Date
Note: Decal should be placed in the upper right half of snowmobile frame.
Revised 5/2013
Military Leave and Earnings Statement

APPLICATION
FOR
REFUND
State of Nebraska )
) ss.
County of )
, being duly sworn, deposes or affirms and says

(Name of Motor Vehicle Owner)
that he/she is the owner of the motor vehicle described as follows:
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Year Make Model Body Style
Vehicle Identification Number License Plate #

and is requesting a refund of the motor vehicle taxes, motor vehicle fees and registrations fees for the
following reason (Note: This application must be filed with the county treasurer in the county where the
vehicle is registered within 60 days of the date of the vehicle’s change of status. The vehicle’s
registration, license plates and validation decals must accompany this application.):
A transfer of ownership by certificate of title or bill of sale, on .
A trade-in or surrender of a leased vehicle on .
Loss of possession due to fire, theft, dismantlement, junking or repossession on .
I have been issued a salvage title for this vehicle on .
This type of class of motor vehicle has been declared by legislative act or court decision to be
illegal or ineligible to be operated or towed on the public roads and is no longer subject to
registration fees as of .
A salvage title has been issued to an insurance company through a total loss settlement. The date
of settlement was and the damage to the vehicle occurred on
.
Signature of Motor Vehicle Owner
Filing of a false application violates the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Registration Act. Any person, firm,
association, partnership, Limited Liability Company or corporation that does so may be subject to prosecution.
7/2014
State of Nebraska
Application for Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit
Motor Vehicle Owner Information Vehicle Information
Full Name Year Make Model
Address VIN Plate#
City State Zip Registration Issuance Date
Phone Number Registration Expiration Date
Email Date Vehicle Removed From Service
, being duly sworn, deposes or affirms and says that he/she

is the owner of the motor vehicle described above and is requesting a credit of the motor vehicle registration fees and
taxes because the vehicle has become disabled and is no longer in service.
Registration, plates and validation decals been surrendered to the County Treasurer? Yes No
(If answer above is no, an affidavit explaining no surrender must be filed with the County Treasurer).
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ,
Notary or County Seal

(Notary Public or Designated County Official)
Note: Notarization is required. Application must be filed within 60 days of the date the vehicle was disabled.
State Treasurer – Registration Fee Credit County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle Fee/Motor Vehicle Tax
County:
Credit allowed: Yes No Amount:
Refer to number 2 below.
Credit allowed: Yes No Amount:
Date: (Credit expires 1 year from this date.) Refer to number 2 below.
Date: (Credit expires 1 year from this date.)
Authorized signature Authorized signature
Printed Name Phone Printed Name Phone

1. Motor vehicle owner must submit properly completed Application for Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit to the County Treasurer
in the county where the vehicle is registered.
2. County Treasurer will notarize the Application for Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit, calculate the amount of motor vehicle fee
and motor vehicle tax to be credited and enter those amounts in the County Treasurer section above. County Treasurer will
calculate the amount of the registration fee to be credited and enter that amount in the State Treasurer section above.
3. The County Treasurer will then complete the County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle Fee/Motor Vehicle Tax portion of the
application and sign as authorization for the motor vehicle fee and motor vehicle tax credit.
4. The County Treasurer will then forward the application to the State Treasurer for authorization of the registration fee credit.
5. State Treasurer will sign the State Treasurer – Registration Fee Credit portion of the application to authorize the registration
fee credit and forward a copy of the application to the motor vehicle owner.
6. Motor vehicle owner must present a copy of the application within one year of the date of authorization to the County
Treasurer for credit to be applied towards the replacement vehicle.
Rev 7/2013
AFFIDAVIT
FOR
STORAGE AND NON-USE
State of Nebraska )
) ss.
County of )
, being first duly sworn upon oath,

deposes and says; that he/she is a resident of County,
(Name of County)
Nebraska, residing in , Nebraska;
(Name of Village, Town, or City)
that he/she is the owner of a motor vehicle described as follows:
VEHICLE INFORMATION
that the above motor vehicle has been stored at , Nebraska,

(Name of Village, Town, or City)
for the year or years of and has not been used during this
(Specific Dates)
time; that the vehicle has not been titled or licensed in any other county in this state or in
any other state during the years stated in this affidavit.
SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State
the day of , .
(Day) (Month) (Year)
(Notary Public or designated County Official)

SEAL
My commission expires .
Revised 8/2014
Application for Exemption FORM
from Motor Vehicle Taxes by Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations

• To be filed with your county treasurer.
• Read instructions on reverse side. 457
Applicant’s Name Type of Ownership
Nonprofit
Street or Other Mailing Address County Corporation
Other (specify):
City State Zip Code State Where Incorporated
IDENTIFY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR PARTNERS OF THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Title Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code
DESCRIPTION OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES

• Attach an additional sheet, if necessary.
Registration Date or
Motor Vehicle Make Model Year Body Type Vehicle ID Number Date of Acquisition,
if Newly Purchased
Exempt Uses of Motor Vehicle: Are the motor vehicles used exclusively
as indicated?
Agricultural/Horticultural Educational Religious Charitable Cemetery
Give detailed description of use, including an explanation if multiple use classifications exist: YES NO
If No, give percentage of exempt use:
Under penalties of law, I declare that I have examined this application and that it is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, complete, and correct. I
also declare that I am duly authorized to sign this exemption application, and that the organization owning the above-listed property does not discriminate
in membership or employment based on race, color, or national origin.
sign
here Authorized Signature Title Date
FOR COUNTY TREASURER RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL COMMENTS:
DISAPPROVAL
Signature of County Treasurer Date

FOR COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION USE ONLY
APPROVAL COMMENTS:
DISAPPROVAL
Authorized Signature Date
Nebraska Department of Revenue Authorized by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 77-202(1)(c) and (d), and 60-3,185, and 60-3,189
96-253-2006 Rev. 8-2011 Supersedes 96-253-2006 Rev. 5-2009
PLEASE RETAIN A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
INSTRUCTIONS
WHO MAY FILE. Any organization or society may file for a motor vehicle tax exemption if:
1. The motor vehicle is owned by and used exclusively for agricultural and horticultural societies; or
2. The motor vehicle is:
a. Owned by an educational, religious, charitable, or cemetery organization;
b. Used exclusively for educational, religious, charitable, or cemetery purposes;
c. Not owned or used for financial gain or profit to either the owner or user; and
d. Not owned or used by an organization which discriminates in membership or employment based on race, color,
or national origin.
Each motor vehicle must be listed separately to qualify for tax exempt status.
Please note: Exemption from motor vehicle tax does not exempt the motor vehicle from sales and use taxes or wheel tax.
WHEN AND WHERE TO FILE. All applications for exemption must be filed with the county treasurer of the county in
which the motor vehicle is subject to tax, not more than 15 days before and not later than 30 days after the registration date of
the motor vehicle. For a newly-acquired motor vehicle, the application must be made within 30 days of the date of purchase.
Exempt status for a motor vehicle extends through one registration period. Failure to apply for tax exempt status within the
allotted time is, a waiver of the exemption for the registration year.
APPEAL PROCEDURES. If an application for exemption is disapproved by the county board of equalization, appeal
may be made to the Tax Equalization and Review Commission within 30 days of the final decision of the county board of
equalization (board).
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Indicate primary use of the motor vehicle by marking the appropriate block. State in detail the use of the motor vehicle and
explain any circumstances existing when the motor vehicle may have multiple use classifications. If the motor vehicle is not
used exclusively as indicated, give the approximate percentage of exempt use.
The completed Application for Exemption, Form 457, is retained by the county clerk after action by the board. The county
treasurer may make copies for their records.
To be Filed with
Your County Exemption Application FORM
Assessor or
Treasurer
for Honorably Discharged Disabled Veterans 453
Applicant’s Name (Last) (First) (Middle Initial) Type of Property
Mobile Home
(Filed with County Assessor)
Home Address (Number and Street or Rural Route)
Motor Vehicle
(Filed with County Treasurer)
City State Zip Code County
Description of Motor Vehicle or Description and Location of Mobile Home
Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have examined this application and that it is, to the best of my knowledge and belief,
true, complete, and correct. I also declare that I am entitled to the Nebraska property tax exemption in the county noted above and
have not applied for exemption elsewhere in this state.
sign
here Signature of Applicant or Authorized Representative Date
Print Name
Approved
Disapproved
Signature of County Assessor or County Treasurer Title Date
Instructions
Who May File. An exemption application may be filed by any veteran of the United States Armed Forces who was
discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable or general (under honorable conditions) and has a
service-connected disability as follows:
a. A veteran who has lost the use of or has undergone amputation of, two or more extremities, or has undergone
amputation of one or more extremities and has lost the use of one or more extremities; or
b. A veteran whose vision is so impaired as to seriously limit his or her ability to engage in the ordinary vocations and
activities of life.
A certificate from the Department of Veterans Affairs stating that the applicant meets one of the above criteria and
that the disability is service-connected must be attached to this application.
When and Where to File. For mobile homes, application for exemption must be filed with the county assessor of the
county in which the mobile home is subject to tax on or before April 1 of every year.
For licensed motor vehicles, the initial application for exemption must be filed with the county treasurer in the county in
which the motor vehicle is subject to tax not more than 15 days before nor 30 days after the registration date of the motor
vehicle. A renewal application must be made annually not sooner than the first day of the last month of the registration period
or later than the last day of the registration period.
What Property is Exempt. Any veteran who qualifies may have the following exempted from property tax:
a. One mobile home owned and occupied by the qualified veteran; and
b. One motor vehicle owned and used for personal transportation by the qualified veteran.
The completed Exemption Application, Form 453, must be retained by the appropriate county official.
Nebraska Department of Revenue Authorized by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-202.24 and 60-3,185
Please make a copy for your records.

Nebraska Application Form
for State Tax Exemption ID Card 25

1 Do you hold, or have you previously held, a Nebraska ID number? PLEASE DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
YES NO If Yes, provide the number:
2 Social Security Number 3 County of Residence
4 Township
NAME AND LOCATION ADDRESS NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS

Name Name
Street Address Street or Other Mailing Address
City State Zip Code City State Zip Code
5 Name of Your Indian Tribe 6 Tribal Enrollment Number 7 Are you a nontribal Indian of at least 8 Name of Indian Reservation
one-quarter blood? Where You Reside
YES NO
If Yes, attach Certificate of Blood Quantum
Under penalties of law, I declare that I have examined this application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is correct and complete.
sign ( )
here Signature Date Phone Number
Instructions
Who May File. Any Native American Reservation Indian who claims exemption from Nebraska state taxes
may file this application. If this application is approved by the Nebraska Department of Revenue (Department),
a Nebraska State Tax Exemption ID Card will be issued to the applicant. This card must be kept by the Native
American Reservation Indian as evidence of his or her exempt status. To document an exemption from Nebraska
taxation, a Native American Reservation Indian must file a Nebraska Exemption Certificate for Native American
Indians, Form 26, with the retailer, employer, or county official at the time the exemption is claimed.
When and Where to File. This application may be filed with the Nebraska Department of Revenue,
PO Box 98903, Lincoln, NE 68509-8903. Please make a copy of this application for your files.
Any change of address must be reported by filing a Nebraska Application for State Tax Exemption ID Card,
Form 25. A change of address to a location off the reservation ends the cardholder’s exempt status and the
Nebraska State Tax Exemption ID Card must be returned to the Department.
Specific Instructions
Lines 5 and 6. If you are a member of a recognized American Indian tribe, put the name of the tribe and
your tribal enrollment number in the blanks provided.
Line 7. If you are not a member of a recognized American Indian tribe, but are a person of one-quarter or
more Native American Indian blood, attach a copy of the Certificate of Blood Quantum from the Bureau of
Indian Affairs.
Line 8. Put the name of the Nebraska Indian reservation where you reside in the blank provided. If you do not
live on a Nebraska Native American Indian reservation, there is no exemption allowed, so do not file this form.
Taxpayer Assistance. For additional information, contact the Nebraska Department of Revenue,
PO Box 98903, Lincoln, NE 68509-8903, call 800-742-7474 (NE and IA), or 402-471-5730.
Mail this application to: Nebraska Department of Revenue, PO Box 98903, Lincoln, NE 68509-8903.
Retain a copy for your records.
APPLICATION
FOR
CAMPER UNIT PERMIT AND
DECAL
Name of Applicant
Address
City Zip County
Camper Unit Description

Year Make Model
Box Length Overall Width Overall Weight
Serial/Identification Number
Please check appropriate box:
Original Permit Renewal Lost/Damaged Permit Lost/Damaged Registration
$2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $1.00
I hereby make application for a Camper Unit Permit to be issued for the camper indicated
above.
Note: Decal must be attached to the Camper Unit so that it is clearly visible from
the outside of the unit.
Revised 6/2013
APPLICATION
FOR
NON-RESIDENT CARNIVAL
OPERATOR
PERMIT
Name of Applicant
Address
City State Zip
Vehicle Description
Year Make Model
GVWR Style Color
VIN Title Number
State of Registration License Plate Number
I hereby make application for a Non-Resident Carnival Operator Permit to be issued for
the vehicle indicated above.
Note: Non-Resident Carnival Operator Permit must be carried in the vehicle at all
times and presented to authorities upon demand.
Revised 1/2012
APPLICATION FOR
HANDICAPPED LICENSE
PLATES
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THIS APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL - INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE
Applicant Information
Please PRINT Date of Application
Name of Handicapped Applicant Date of Birth
Address City Zip
I am aware of my rights, duties and responsibilities regarding possession and use of a Handicapped License Plate and/or
Handicapped Parking Permit and the penalties provided by law for handicapped parking violations.
Handicapped Applicant’s Signature Phone ( )
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Owner Name(s)
Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Year
Vehicle Make Nebraska Title Number County of Registration
If Name of Handicapped Applicant is different than Vehicle Owner Name, please indicate appropriate relationship:
Parent Foster Parent Legal Guardian Agent of Applicant Beneficiary of Trust
Handicapped Parking Permit (Optional)
I would like a Permanent Handicapped Parking Permit in addition to my Handicapped License Plates. (Proof of the
handicapped individual’s identity must be included with this application or the permit request cannot be processed.)
[Please note: Two Handicapped Parking Permits are allowed per individual. This application cannot be used to apply for a new
Permanent Handicapped Parking Permit (except in conjunction with applying for Handicapped License Plates), a Temporary
Handicapped Parking Permit or to obtain a replacement Handicapped Parking Permit.]
MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
This section must be completed by a Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
I certify that the applicant named above has the following medical condition:
Visual impairment which limits personal mobility and results in an inability to travel unassisted more than two
hundred (200) feet without the use of a wheelchair, crutch, walker prosthetic, orthotic, or other assistant device.
Physical impairment which limits personal mobility and results in an inability to travel unassisted more than two
hundred (200) feet without the use of a wheelchair, crutch, walker prosthetic, orthotic, or other assistant device.
Respiratory problems which limit personal mobility.
A cardiac condition to the extent that his or her functional limitations are classified in severity as being Class III or
Class IV, according to standards set by the American Heart Association.
Permanent loss of all or substantially all the use of one or more limbs.
I certify that the applicant named above meets the medical criteria established for the issuance of Handicapped License
Plates and/or a Permanent Handicapped Parking Permit.
Certifier’s Name/Company Phone Number ( )
Address City State Zip
Signature Title Date
Revised 6/2012
PROPER USE OF HANDICAPPED LICENSE PLATES
OR
A HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMIT
The Handicapped License plate or Permanent Parking Permit issued from this application is not transferable, is
to be used by the party to whom it is issued or for the motor vehicle for which it is issued, cannot be altered or
reproduced and is to be used only when a handicapped or disabled person will enter and exit the motor vehicle
while it is parked in a designated parking space. Those convicted of a handicapped parking violation shall
be subject to suspension of the permit for six (6) months and possible fines.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
(No more than one (1) set of Handicapped License Plates for a Motor Vehicle, one (1) Handicapped License Plate
for a Motorcycle, and two (2) Permanent Handicapped Parking Permits will be issued per individual.)
To apply for Handicapped License Plates complete in full the Applicant Information and Vehicle Information
sections of the application on the reverse side, present it to a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse
practitioner for completion of the Medical Certification portion, and mail the completed application (along with
proof of identification if a Handicapped Parking Permit is requested) to:

PO Box 94789
Once the application has been processed an approval letter will be sent to the handicapped applicant. The
approval letter must then be presented to the County Treasurer in the applicant’s county of residence for
issuance of the Handicapped License Plates. A fee will be charged for the issuance of the new plates and
registration.
If, in addition to the Handicapped License Plates, a Handicapped Parking Permit is requested, it will be mailed
to the handicapped applicant at the same time as the license plate approval letter.
EXPIRATION and RENEWAL
A Handicapped License Plate must be renewed every six years (when license plates of new design are issued in
Nebraska). To renew, reapplication through the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
Expiration of a permanent Handicapped Parking Permit is the last day of the month of the applicant’s birthday
in the third year following issuance. To renew a permit, reapplication through the City/Village Clerk or
designated County Official is required. A renewal Application for Handicapped Parking Permit may be
submitted one hundred and eighty (180) days prior expiration of the previous permit. Renewed permits cannot
be mailed until 10 days prior to the expiration of the previous permit.
For questions concerning Handicapped License Plates and/or Handicapped Parking Permits or to
request an application, please contact the Driver and Vehicle Records Division at 402.471.3918.
Additional information may be found, and applications may be downloaded, on our website at:
www.dmv.ne.gov
Revised 6/2012
APPLICATION FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMIT
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE REVERSE SIDE
Please mark one: Please mark one:

 New  Permanent
 Renewal – Previous Permit #  Temporary – Limited mobility expected to be
temporary.
 Second Permit – Current Permit#
 Replacement (lost/damaged) - Permit #  Vehicle – License Plate #
(Please PRINT)
Name: Date of Birth
(Last, First, Middle Initial) (Month, Day, Year)
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
(Street, Route, PO Box) (City) (Zip)
Male  Female  Phone Number: ( )

I am aware of my rights, duties and responsibilities regarding the use and possession of a handicapped parking
permit and the penalties provided by law for handicapped parking infractions.
Signature Date
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
THIS CERTIFICATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENSED PHYSICIAN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
OR NURSE PRACTITIONER
The applicant named above has the following medical condition:
 Visual impairment which limits personal mobility and results in an inability to travel unassisted more than two
hundred (200) feet without the use of a wheel chair, crutch, walker, prosthetic, orthotic or other assistant device.
 Physical impairment which limits personal mobility and results in an inability to travel unassisted more than two
hundred (200) feet without the use of a wheel chair, crutch, walker, prosthetic, orthotic or other assistant device.
 Respiratory problems which limit personal mobility.
 A cardiac condition to extent that his or her functional limitations are classified in severity as being Class III or Class
IV, according to standards set by the American Heart Association.
 Permanent loss of all, or substantially all, the use of one or more limbs.
Applications for a TEMPORARY PERMIT: 3 Months 6 Months
(Please PRINT ) (This section must be completed in full before the application can be processed)
I certify that the applicant above meets the medical criteria established for the issuance of a handicapped parking permit.
Certifier’s Name/Company Phone ( )
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________
Street, PO Box, Suite Number City State Zip
Signature Title Date
FOR ISSUING SITE USE ONLY

Specify Issuing Site Phone ( )
Address Date
Proof of Identity Submitted Verifier’s Signature
Revised 9/2013
PROPER USE OF A HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMIT
The permit issued from this application is not transferable, is to be used by the party to whom it is issued or for the motor
vehicle for which it is issued, cannot be altered or reproduced and is to be used only when a handicapped or disabled person
or a temporarily handicapped or disabled person will enter or exit the motor vehicle while it is parked in a designated parking
space. Those convicted of a handicapped parking infraction shall be subject to suspension of the permit for six (6)
months and possible fines.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
(No more than (2) permits will be issued to a handicapped individual.)
INITIAL APPLICATION
To obtain a handicapped parking permit your Nebraska licensed medical professional (physician, physician assistant or nurse
practitioner) may submit your request for a new or renewal permit through the Online Handicap Parking Permit service
available at www.clickdmv.ne.gov.
If your medical professional is not licensed to provide medical services in Nebraska, a paper application will be necessary.
The application must be submitted to your medical professional for completion of the Medical Certification portion and then
mailed, along with a photocopy of acceptable proof of identification to the address indicated below.
Attn: Handicapped Parking Permits
PO Box 94789
ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF ID
• valid driver's license; • other valid, reliable form of identification
• valid state identification card; containing date of birth, or;
• valid certified birth certificate; • a combination of valid, reliable forms
• valid passport; containing date of birth.
Once an application is processed the permit is mailed to the applicant by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Permanent Permit – issued to persons with a handicap Temporary Permit – issued to persons with a handicap
or disability determined by their medical professional to or disability expected by their medical professional to
be a permanent medical condition. Expiration of a limit their mobility no longer than one (1) year.
permanent permit is on the last day of the month of Expiration of a temporary permit is determined by the
the applicant’s birthday in the sixth (6th) year recovery date indicated by the medical professional.
following issuance. Permits are issued for three (3) or six (6) months.
RENEWAL APPLICATION
Permanent permits may be renewed by following the same procedure as with initial application. Applications for renewal of
a permanent permit may be submitted one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to expiration. However, permanent renewal
permits will not be mailed until ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the previous permit.
Temporary permits may be renewed by following the same procedure as with initial application. Application for renewal
may be submitted anytime within the month of expiration. However, temporary renewal permits will not be mailed until ten
(10) days prior to the expiration of the previous permit. Temporary permits may be renewed one time only.
SECOND PERMIT
Permit holders with one valid permit issued after May 7, 2012, may request a second permit online at www.clickdmv.ne.gov
using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) that appears on their Permit ID Card. Permit holders with one permit issued
prior to May 7, 2012 may request a second permit by completing the top portion of the application form, checking the box
indicating Second Permit and submitting the application, along with acceptable proof of identification to the Department of
Motor Vehicles.
REPLACEMENT PERMITS
When a valid permit has been lost or stolen, for permits issued after May, 7, 2012, a Replacement permit may be requested
online at www.clickdmv.ne.gov using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) that appears on the Permit ID Card. Permit
holders with a permit issued prior to May 7, 2012 may request a Replacement by completing the top portion of the
application, checking the box indicating Replacement and submitting the application to the Department of Motor Vehicles
along with acceptable proof of identification. Handicapped individuals are limited to two (2) replacements. If the second
permit is lost or stolen a new application with medical certification is required.
Revised 9/2013
Local Moving Permit
Permit No. LMP Permit Fee: $5.00

Registrant’s Name:
This Permit will authorize the Registrant to move the vehicle indicated below between
, Nebraska and , Nebraska
from , 20 to , 20
ONLY and only for the sole purpose of having the vehicle equipped, modified or serviced.
Year Make VIN Plate#
ATTENTION
The operator of such vehicle must have this permit in his/her possession at all times while
operating such vehicle beyond the limits specified by law and shall display this permit upon
demand by proper authorities.
This Permit is only valid if the vehicle is being driven empty.
Paid by: Issued Under the Authority of
Cash:
Check #: Betty Johnson, Administrator

By:
Rev. 5/2013
OVER DIMENSION
LIVESTOCK FORAGE VEHICLE
PERMIT
Over Dimension Livestock Forage Permits allow Livestock Forage Vehicles that exceed
dimension restrictions defined in §60-6,305, to operate with loads (20) feet wide in their county
of residence and adjacent counties.
FEE: $10.00
Name of Applicant
Printed Name of Issuing Officer County of Issuance
Signature of Issuing Officer Date of Issuance
Name of Permit Holder
Signature of Permit Holder
This permit expires on December 31st of the year of issuance.
The holder of this permit is required to keep a record of all activity covered by this permit. The
record must include dates, items moved, route and other pertinent information.
All loads must be securely fastened to the vehicle at all times. Damage to other persons or
property, including cleaning of forage dropped from the vehicle is the responsibility of the
individual operating the vehicle.
Revised 5/2014
APPLICATION FOR
HISTORICAL LICENSE PLATES 15240
VEHICLE MUST BE THIRTY (30) YEARS OLD OR OLDER
Application must be completed in full – Please see reverse side for information and instructions.
Please Print: HISTORICAL VEHICLE INFORMATION If you have Historical/Vintage plates
on another vehicle registered in your
name, please provide the following
Name(s) of Registered Owners(s) information:
Address City Zip

Plate #
Vehicle Identification Number Year
Issue Date
Make Model Color Body Type
Nebraska Title Number County Title #

OTHER VEHICLE CURRENTLY REGISTERED FOR DAILY USE If you are submitting this application
Please Print: due to a Lost Registration:
Name(s) of Registered Owner(s)

Plate #
Address City Zip If you are submitting this application due to

Lost Plates:
Vehicle Identification Number Year
Plate #
Make Model Body Type Replace with plate listed above.
(Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery)
Nebraska Title Number License Plate Number Replace with new plate number.
AFFIDAVIT OF HISTORICAL LICENSE PLATE:

I swear that the historical vehicle for which this application is submitted is being collected, preserved, restored and maintained as a
hobby and not for general use.
( )
Applicant’s Signature Date Daytime Telephone Number
Mail completed application with applicable fees to: Application may also be submitted in person at:
Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver and Vehicle Records Division Driver and Vehicle Records Division
PO Box 94789 301 Centennial Mall South (14th & M Street)
Lincoln, NE 68509-4789 1st Floor – Southwest Corner
Lincoln, NE 6850
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION PLEASE CONTACT THIS OFFICE AT 402. 471.3918
Printed on recycled paper Revised 10/2013

HISTORICAL LICENSE PLATES INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Historical plates are provided by the State of Nebraska to vehicles thirty (30) years old or older. Two plates are
required and must be displayed on the front and back of the vehicle.
Vintage plates are Historical plates that were issued by the State of Nebraska in the year corresponding to the model
year of the vehicle. If using a Vintage year plate, only one plate is required and must be displayed on the rear of the
vehicle. Vintage year plates must be submitted, along with application, to the Department of Motor Vehicles for
inspection and approval. Vintage year plates that have been restored to their original condition may be used provided
the original colors of the plate when it was first issued are used in the restoration. When submitting a Vintage year
plate for approval, please include a postage paid, pre-addressed 6 ½ x 12 ½ " return envelope.
The following plate types may be used as Vintage: Passenger • Farm • Commercial • Motorcycle
(Specialty and restricted use license plates cannot be used as Vintage plates.)
A vehicle licensed with Historical/Vintage license plates may be used for test drives, parades and hobby-related
activities. Vehicles registered with Historical/Vintage license plates may not be used for normal transportation to and
from work, driven on a daily basis, used for hire or used for a commercial business. At special events that are
sponsored by or participated in by organized clubs, vehicles licensed with Historical/Vintage license plates may
transport passengers for hire only if any money received is to be used for club activities or to be donated to a
charitable nonprofit organization and to haul other vehicles to and from such special events.
Applicants applying for Historical/Vintage plates must own one or more additional vehicles that are currently
registered. If the vehicle used for regular transportation is titled in the name of a company, proof that the
applicant is owner of that company will be required.
The following must be submitted with your application for Historical/Vintage plates:
 Proof of payment of sales tax or an old registration;
 Proof of insurance (must be presented each time any type of transaction is requested). Insurance
card must be an ORIGINAL and must be in compliance with Nebraska Department of
Insurance guidelines (Insurance must be kept current);
 License plates and registration if the Historical vehicle is currently registered. (Note: There
is no refund of registration fees and taxes when the owner of a Historical vehicle elects to
replace their county issued license plates with Historical plates.)
 Appropriate fees (see below).
HISTORICAL/VINTAGE PLATE FEES
(Historical Plates Are Non-Expiring)
First Historical Vehicle ...................................... $70.60 Transfer Historical to Vintage .......................... $54.00
First Historical Motorcycle ............................... $67.30 Vintage plates must be submitted for approval along
First Vintage Vehicle ......................................... $89.00 with completed application, historical registration and
First Vintage Motorcycle ................................... $89.00 proof of insurance. (Historical plates may be turned in
or transferred to another historical vehicle registered in
Second Historical Vehicle .................................. $60.60 applicant’s name.)
Second Historical Motorcycle ........................... $57.30
Second Vintage Vehicle ..................................... $79.00 Lost Registration Fee ......................................... $ 5.00
Second Vintage Motorcycle ............................... $79.00 Lost Plate Fee
Must surrender registration from lost plate.
(Additional Historical/Vintage vehicle fees are $10.00
Motorcycle .................................................. $ 9.80
less than the First vehicle)
Set of plates - motor vehicle ....................... $13.10
Transfer Fee ....................................................... $29.00
If you sell your Historical vehicle and wish to transfer Name Change ..................................................... $ 5.50
the plate to another historical vehicle owned by you, fee Must submit completed application and Historical plate
must accompany completed application and old registration.
registration from sold vehicle along with proof of For questions regarding Historical/Vintage Plates,
insurance and proof of payment of sales tax. contact this office at (402) 471-3918.
Application for Specialty Plates

Message  Husker Spirit Message  Husker Numeric
Order Your Specialty Plate Online: www.clickdmv.ne.gov
Registered Owner Information Vehicle Information
Name VIN
Address Make Year
City State NE Zip Model
Email Address Body Type
Daytime Phone ( ) County of Registration Co #
Signature Date Current License Plate Number
Please check vehicle type below (required): Title Number
 Passenger (Pickup, SUV, Truck or RV)  Motorcycle/Autocycle Is vehicle leased?  Yes  No

Trailer (Mini Truck or Mobile Home) Lessor
Message Message County Message* County Message* County Message* Special Interest
Motorcycle/Autocycle Passenger Commercial Motorcycle/Autocycle (Single Plate)
$40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $50.00
BUKL UP BE SAFE 59-B573 2-1234 2-21

     Message Numeric
 
Husker Husker County Message* County Message* County Message* A special interest motor vehicle is a
vehicle of any age being collected,
Motorcycle/Autocycle Passenger-Husker Commercial-Husker Motorcycle/Autocycle preserved, restored, or maintained by
$70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 Husker the owner as a leisure pursuit and is
not used for general transportation of
$70.00 persons or cargo.
GO HSKRS VLY BAL 1-A123 1-1357

Vehicles with Special Interest plates
cannot be used for business or
59-12 occupation or regularly for
transportation to and from work.
Message Numeric Message Numeric
Driven on public roads only for
       occasional transportation, public
displays, parades and related pleasure
and hobby activities.
Read instructions on the reverse side carefully before making your message choice. Check message availability at: www.clickdmv.ne.gov
Show choices in order of preference. Message will be centered unless otherwise indicated.
Vehicle and trailer plates 7 characters and one space allowed. Motorcycle/Autocycle plates 6 characters and one space allowed.
*County Message Plates are available to residents of Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy Counties only.
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice
Meaning (required): Meaning (required): Meaning (required): Meaning (required):
Applications may be submitted in person or by mail to: You must include a check or money order for the
appropriate amount made payable to the
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles
Driver and Vehicle Records Division or your application cannot be processed.
PO Box 94789 For questions related to this application please contact this
Lincoln, NE 68509-4789 office at 402.471.3918.
Revised 8/2015
Specialty Plate Application Instructions
Owner Information: Provide the name of the registered owner of the vehicle indicated in the Vehicle Information portion of
the application. If the vehicle is leased and not yet registered, the registered owner is the lessee. For plates ordered as a gift, please
attach to the application the name of the person to contact if necessary and where the approval receipt should be sent.
Vehicle Information: Before an application can be processed, the applicant must have a Nebraska issued title in their name
on the vehicle. Two exceptions to this requirement are leased vehicles and non-resident military. For leased vehicles the leasing
company must have obtained a Nebraska title in their name for the vehicle and the applicant must indicate the vehicle is leased and
provide the name of the leasing company. Non-resident military must provide a copy of vehicle’s current registration.
Vehicle Type: Specify the type of vehicle to which the plates will be registered. Eligible vehicles are indicated on the front of
the application form.
Types of Plates: Examples of each plate may be seen on the front of this application form:
◊ Message
◊ County Message – County Message plates are available to residents of Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties only.
Applicant must be a resident of the county of the plate number requested. When indicating plate choice, the dash (-) must
be indicated in the choice.
◊ Husker Message
◊ Husker Numeric: Issued in consecutive numeric order in the order in which the applications are received. Requests for a
specific number cannot be accepted.
◊ Special Interest Message
◊ Special Interest Numeric: Issued in consecutive numeric order in the order in which the applications are received.
Requests for a specific number cannot be accepted.
Fee: A check or money order in the appropriate amount indicated on the front of this application must be included with your
application or it will be returned unprocessed. No refunds are allowed. A $30.00 processing fee is assessed for all returned
checks. Specialty plate renewal fees are due annually in the same month as the vehicle registration. All renewal fees are paid to the
County Treasurer Motor Vehicle Office. Note: If new plates are registered to a vehicle in a month other than the month the
vehicle’s current registration expires; the specialty plate renewal fee will be required when the vehicle’s registration is due.
Selecting a Message
Be very sure that each choice listed is acceptable to you. Your first available choice will be processed.
Once your application has been processed your message choice cannot be changed.
◊ Maximum of 7 characters allowed for motor vehicles and trailers. Maximum of 6 characters for a
motorcycle/autocycle plate. Eight positions are provided to allow for one space if the maximum numbers of
characters are used in the message. (Note: A character cannot be substituted for this space.)
◊ Alpha and numeric characters only. No punctuation marks or symbols of any kind are allowed. (Exception:
County Message and Commercial plates available only to residents of Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy Counties
must indicate placement of dash.)
◊ Messages that conflict with present numbering system or a valid set of plates currently registered will not be
processed. Due to the issuance of alpha/numeric plates in some counties messages containing three alpha
followed by three numeric characters (ABC 123) cannot be processed regardless of spacing.
◊ Messages determined by the DMV to express, connote, or imply objectionable, obscene or offensive words or
phrases will be rejected or, if already issued, recalled and cancelled.
◊ Message availability may be checked at: www.clickdmv.ne.gov. Note: There is no guarantee when a choice
shows available that it is the message the applicant will receive.
Once Application Is Approved: After the application has been processed an approval letter is sent to the applicant. The
letter indicates the approved message, or indicates the number assigned if the application was for a consecutive number plate, the
date the plates will be available at the County Treasurer Motor Vehicle Office and their telephone number to verify the Treasurer
has received the plates. Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the specialty plates are registered. Additional
fees for production of the license plates and new registration will be charged. Applicant should allow 3 to 4 weeks for the plates to
arrive at the County Treasurer Motor Vehicle Office.
Revised 8/2015
Registration Appendix 31

Specialty Plate Relinquishment Form
This will serve as notice that I wish to relinquish the specialty plate registered to the vehicle
currently titled/leased to me.
Indicate message/number exactly as it appears on the specialty plate:
Type of plate relinquished: Message County Message Husker
Organizational NE 150
I wish to relinquish our specialty plate to the following person(s) or company who will be
applying for the plate:
We do not have a vehicle to register the plate to at this time. Please place this specialty plate
in a hold status in our name. (Plate may be held for a maximum of six months from the date
associated with the applicant’s signature on this form.)
Signature Date
This form is to be retained by the county treasurer motor vehicle office.
Revised 7/2015
Application for
Approved Organizational License Plates
§60-3,104.02
This form should be completed when application is made for an approved, existing Organizational License Plate.
Applicant Information:
Registered Owner’s Name Email Address Daytime Phone

IMPORTANT: Applicant’s name must appear on the Nebraska Certificate of Title or, in the event the vehicle is leased or non-resident military, the
registration of the vehicle. Non-resident military must include a copy of their registration with this application.
Vehicle Information:  Motor Vehicle  Motorcycle/Autocycle  Trailer / Mini Truck
VIN Make Year
Title Number County of Registration Co #
Is vehicle leased?  Yes  No

Lessor
Motor vehicles, motorcycles/autocycles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers are eligible for an Organizational License Plate.
Indicate the approved Organizational Plate Design requested: Fee: $70.00
222BB 224BB
Creighton University Friends of the Union Pacific Nebraska Cattleman’s Nebraska Serious Injury & Line-
RR Museum Research and Education of-Duty Death Response Team
Date Signature of Motor Vehicle Owner
Submit the completed application

and check or money order for $70.00 to:
Questions about Organizational License Plates
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles may be directed to this office
Driver and Vehicle Records Division by phone at 402.471.3918
P.O. Box 94789 or online at
Lincoln, NE 68509-4789 www.dmv.ne.gov.
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Please Read Carefully
Applicant Information: Provide the name of the registered owner of the vehicle indicated in the Vehicle
Information portion of the application.
Vehicle Information: Before an application can be processed, the applicant must have a Nebraska issued title
in their name on the vehicle. Two exceptions to this requirement are leased vehicles and non-resident military.
For leased vehicles the leasing company must have obtained a Nebraska title in their name for the vehicle and
the applicant must indicate the vehicle is leased and provide the name of the leasing company. Non-resident
military must provide a copy of vehicle’s current registration. Applicant’s applying for organizational license
plates on more than one vehicle must submit a separate application for each vehicle.
Organizational Plate Design: Indicate which approved organizational plate design for which the application is
submitted. If the plate design has been approved but does not appear on the application form, the applicant
should mark “Other” and write in the name of the organizational plate design desired in the space provided. A
listing of currently certified/approved organizational license plate designs open to the public for purchase may
be found on our website at: www.dmv.ne.gov/dvr/organizational_plates.
Date and sign the form and mail along with the required fee to the address indicated on the front of the
application.
Fee: A check or money order in the amount of $70.00 made payable to the Department of Motor Vehicles
must be included with your application or it will not be processed. The $70.00 fee is due at the time of initial
application and at time of renewal. No refunds are allowed. A $30.00 processing fee is assessed for all returned
checks. Organizational license plate renewal fees are due annually in the same month as the vehicle registration.
All renewal fees are paid to the County Treasurer. Note: If new plates are registered to a vehicle in a month
other than the month the vehicle’s current registration expires; the organizational license plate renewal fee will
be required when the vehicle’s registration is due.
Once Application Is Approved: After the application processed, an approval letter is sent to the applicant.
The letter indicates the date the plates will be available at the County Treasurer’s office and the County
Treasurer’s telephone number to verify the Treasurer has received the plates. Current plates and registration
must be surrendered when the organizational license plates are registered. Additional fees for production of the
license plates and new registration will be charged. Applicant should allow 3 to 4 weeks for the plates to arrive
at their County Treasurer’s office.
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APPLICATION FOR
AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE PLATE
Applicant Information Vehicle Information

Name VIN
Address Make Year
City State NE Zip County of Registration Co #
Email Address Title Number
Daytime Phone ( ) Is vehicle leased?  Yes  No

Lessor
Signature IMPORTANT: Applicant’s name must appear on the Nebraska
Certificate of Title or, in the event the vehicle is leased or non-resident
military, the registration of the vehicle. Non-resident military must include
Date a copy of their registration with this application.
MC
Please provide your
FCC License Number/Call Sign
NOGWA NOGWA NOGWA in the space provided below:
Motorcycle FCC LICENSE NUMBER/CALL SIGN

Motor Vehicle Trailer/Semitrailer
Cabin Trailer
This application must be accompanied by verification in the form of a photocopy of the applicant’s
unrevoked and unexpired Amateur Radio Station License issued by the Federal Communications
Commission.
Only one motor vehicle or trailer owned or leased by the applicant may be registered with an Amateur
Radio License Plate at any one time. The applicant’s name must appear on the Nebraska Certificate of
Title, or in the event the vehicle is leased or non-resident military, the name of the applicant must appear
on the registration of the vehicle.
Motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers are eligible for an Amateur Radio
License Plate.
Once approved the applicant will receive written notification that must be presented to the County
Treasurer, along with a photocopy of their valid Amateur Radio Station License, in the applicant’s county
of residence before the plates can be registered. The fee for Amateur Radio License Plates is $5.00 in
addition to any other applicable fees and taxes and is paid to the County Treasurer at the time of initial
registration and annually when the registration is renewed.
An Amateur Radio License Plate does not afford the registered owner any special parking privileges.
Submit the completed application and photocopy of valid Amateur Radio Station License for approval to:
Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver and Vehicle Records Division
PO Box 94789, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-4789.
For questions related to this application, please contact this office at (402) 471-3918

APPLICATION FOR
GOLD STAR FAMILY LICENSE PLATE
See Reverse Side For Additional Information
Name VIN
Address Make Year
Daytime Phone ( ) Current Plate #
Is vehicle leased? Yes  No

IMPORTANT: Applicant’s name must appear on the
Nebraska Certificate of Title or, in the event the vehicle is Lessor
leased or non-resident military, the registration of the vehicle.
Non-resident military must include a copy of their registration Motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers
with this application. are eligible for a Gold Star Family License Plate.
 $ 5.00 - Check here if you are making application for a Gold Star Numeric License Plate (you will be issued the next
available number).
 $40.00 - Check here if you are applying for a Gold Star Message License Plate and indicate your message choices
below in order of preference (the first available message choice will be processed):
1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice
Meaning (required): Meaning (required): Meaning (required):
As the above-named applicant I am making application for a Gold Star Family license plate. As part of this application
process, I am affirming that I meet the following criteria:
I am the surviving spouse, an ancestor, a descendant or a sibling of a person who died while in good
standing on active duty in the military service of the United States.

Filing of a false application violates the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Registration Act. Any person that does so may be subject to prosecution and
cancellation of your certificate of registration.
Submit the completed application for approval to:
1HERO Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

P.O. Box 94789
Gold Star Message Lincoln, NE 68509-4789 Gold Star Numeric
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Relationship Clarification:
You must be:
 a surviving spouse - whether remarried or not
 an ancestor – including a stepparent
 a descendant – including a stepchild
 a foster parent or a person in loco parentis
 a sibling
of a person who died while in good standing on active duty in the military service of the United States to make application
for a Gold Star Family license plate.
Applicant/Vehicle Information: Before an application can be processed, the applicant must have a Nebraska issued title
on the vehicle. In the event the vehicle is leased, the leasing company must have obtained the Nebraska issued title in their
name. The applicant will need to indicate the vehicle is leased, provide the name of the leasing company and the lessee’s
name should appear in the Applicant Information portion of this application. Non-resident military must provide a copy
of the vehicle’s current registration. Applicant’s applying for Gold Star Family license plates on more than one vehicle
must submit a separate application for each vehicle.
Fee: A check or money order in the appropriate amount must be included with your application or it will be returned
to you unprocessed. No refunds are allowed. A $30 processing fee is assessed for all returned checks. Gold Star Family
license plate renewal fees are due annually in the same month as your vehicle registration. All renewal fees are paid to
your County Treasurer. Please Note: If new plates are registered to a vehicle in a month other than the month the
vehicle’s current registration expires; the Gold Star Family license plate renewal fee will be required when the vehicle’s
registration is due for renewal.
Selecting a Message
Once your application has been processed, your message choice cannot be changed.
◊ Maximum of 5 characters allowed including any spaces. Message will be centered unless otherwise
indicated.
◊ Alpha and numeric characters only. No punctuation marks or symbols of any kind are allowed.
◊ Messages that conflict with present numbering system or a valid set of plates currently registered, will
not be processed.
◊ Messages determined by the DMV to express, connote or imply objectionable, obscene or offensive
words or phrases will be rejected, or if already issued, recalled and cancelled.
◊ Message availability may be checked at: www.clickdmv.ne.gov . Please note that there is no guarantee
when a choice shows available that it is the message the applicant will receive.
Numeric License Plates
Individuals ordering a Gold Star Family Numeric license plate will receive the next available number. Requests for a
specific number cannot be accepted.
Once Application Is Approved: After the application has been processed, an approval letter is sent to the applicant. The
letter indicates the approved message, or indicates the number assigned if the application was for a consecutive number
plate, the date the plates will be available at the County Treasurer’s office and the County Treasurer’s telephone number
to verify the Treasurer has received the plates. Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Gold Star
Family license plates are registered. Additional fees for production of the license plates and new registration will be
charged. Applicant should allow 3 to 4 weeks for the plates to arrive at their County Treasurer’s office.
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APPLICATION FOR
PURPLE HEART LICENSE PLATE
§60-3,125

Name VIN
Address Make Year

IMPORTANT: Applicant’s name must appear on the Nebraska Lessor
military, the registration of the vehicle. Non-resident military must Motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers are
include a copy of their registration with this application. eligible for a Purple Heart License Plate.
Check here if you currently have a Purple Heart
1234 1234 123

License Plate registered to one or more vehicles and are
requesting an additional plate.
Indicate currently registered Purple
Motor Vehicle Trailer/Semitrailer Motorcycle Heart License Plate Number:
Cabin Trailer
NOTE: A separate application must be submitted for
each Purple Heart License Plate requested.
As the above-named applicant I am making application for a Purple Heart license plate. As part of this
application process, I am providing the following information (check all boxes that apply to you and provide the
required information):
I have received an award of a Purple Heart from the federal government.

I own or lease the above-named motor vehicle or trailer and my name does appear on the certificate of
title and/or registration.

Filing of a false application violates the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Registration Act. Any person that does so may be subject to prosecution
and cancellation of your certificate of registration.
Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive written notification that must be presented to the County
Treasurer Motor Vehicle Office in the applicant’s county of residence before the plate may be registered. All required
registration fees and taxes due at the time of registration apply.
Submit the completed application for approval to: A Purple Heart Plate does not afford the registered owner of
any special parking privileges.
Driver and Vehicle Records Division ~
P.O. Box 94789 For questions related to the application please contact this
Printed on Recycled Paper Revised 4/2015

Application for
Disabled American Veteran License Plate
§60-3,124
See Reverse Side for Additional Information
Name VIN
Address Make Year

include a copy of their registration with this application. eligible for a Disabled American Veteran License Plate.
1234 Motor Vehicle 1234 Trailer/Semitrailer

Cabin Trailer
123 Motorcycle
As the above-named applicant I am making application for a Disabled American Veteran license plate. As part of this
application process, I am providing the following information (check all boxes that apply to you and provide the required
information):
I have been discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces with a characterization of honorable or general (under
honorable conditions).
It has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs that I meet the qualifications of being
100% service-connected disabled.
I own or lease the above-named motor vehicle or trailer and my name does appear on the certificate of title and/or
registration.

Filing of a false application violates the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Registration Act. Any person that does so may be subject to prosecution and
cancellation of your certificate of registration.
Once approved you will receive written notification, which must be presented to the County Treasurer Motor Vehicle
Office in the applicant’s county of residence before the plates can be registered. All required registration fees and taxes
due at the time of registration apply.
Submit the completed application for approval to: A Disabled American Veteran License Plate does not afford
the registered owner of any special parking privileges.

Disability Clarification:
The requirement that you be 100% service-connected
disabled does not mean that you must be 100% disabled.
It means that 100% of whatever your disability must be as
a result of your service.
Honorable Discharge:
You must have been discharged or otherwise separated
with a characterization of honorable or general (under
Handicapped Parking:
A Disabled American Veterans License Plate does not allow for parking in parking stalls designated for the
handicapped. To park in a handicapped parking stall an individual must have either a Handicapped License
Plate or a Handicapped Parking Permit. For information about how to obtain a Handicapped License Plate or a
Handicapped Parking Permit, please contact this office by telephone at 402.471.3918 or go to our website at
www.dmv.ne.gov.
Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption:

Approval of an application for a Disabled American Veterans License Plate is not related to the disabled veteran
motor vehicle tax exemption. This exemption is available for one motor vehicle owned and used for his or her
personal transportation by a disabled or blind veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
For purposes of the motor vehicle tax exemption, disabled is defined as a veteran who has lost the use of or has
undergone amputation of two or more extremities or has undergone amputation of one or more extremities and
has lost the use of one or more extremities; and blind is defined as a veteran whose sight is so impaired as to
seriously limit his ability to engage in the ordinary vocations and activities of life.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs must recognize the veteran’s disability or blindness and the veteran
must have been discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable or general (under
Veterans who qualify must apply for the motor vehicle tax exemption to the County Treasurer in their county of
residence. Those who qualify are encouraged to contact their County Treasurer for more detailed information
about the application process.

APPLICATION FOR
EX-PRISONER OF WAR LICENSE PLATE
§60-3,123
Name VIN
Address Make Year

include a copy of their registration with this application. eligible for an Ex-Prisoner of War License Plate.
1234 Motor Vehicle 1234 Trailer/Semitrailer

Cabin Trailer
123 Motorcycle
As the above-named applicant I am making application for an Ex-Prisoner of War license plate. As part of this
application process, I am providing the following information (check all boxes that apply to the applicant and provide the
required information):
I am currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

I have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces.
I was formerly captured and incarcerated by an enemy of the United States during a period of conflict
with such enemy. Approximate dates of incarceration:
by .
(Enemy)
I own or lease the above-named motor vehicle or trailer and my name does appear on the certificate of
title and/or registration.

Filing of a false application violates the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Registration Act. Any person that does so may be subject to prosecution
and cancellation of your certificate of registration.
Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive written notification that must be presented to the County
Treasurer Motor Vehicle Office in the applicant’s county of residence before the plate may be registered. All required
Submit the completed application for approval to: An Ex-Prisoner of War License Plate does not afford the
registered owner of any special parking privileges.
Revised 4/2015
APPLICATION FOR
PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR LICENSE PLATES

Name VIN
Address Make Year

Lessor
Signature IMPORTANT: Applicant’s name must appear on the Nebraska
Date military, the registration of the vehicle. Non-resident military must include
a copy of their registration with this application.
This application must include the Nebraska Chapter
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Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Association Seal and State
Chairman’s signature verifying that the applicant
holds a current membership in the Pearl Harbor
Motor Vehicle Survivors Association. This verification will be Trailers/Semitrailers
Cabin Trailers
required annually at renewal time.
Approval from the Department of Motor Vehicles is required prior to initial registration and before each annual
renewal. The applicant’s name must appear on the Nebraska Certificate of Title, or in the event the vehicle is
leased or non-resident military, the applicant’s name must appear on the registration of the vehicle.
Motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin trailers are eligible for a Pearl Harbor Survivor License Plate.
Once approved the applicant will receive written notification, which must be presented to the County Treasurer
Motor Vehicle Office in the applicant’s county of residence before the plates can be registered. All required
A Pearl Harbor Survivor License Plate does not afford the registered owner any special parking privileges.
Nebraska Chapter Submit completed application and verification letter

Pearl Harbor for approval to:
Survivors Association Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
SEAL
PO Box 94789
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68509-4789.
For questions related to this application, contact this office
NE State Chairman’s Signature Date at 402.471.3918.

APPLICATION FOR
BOAT DEALER TRAILER
LICENSE PLATES 75
According to Nebraska Revised Statute §60-312, a Boat Dealer shall mean a person engaged in the business
of buying, selling or exchanging boats at retail who has a principal place of business for such purposes in this
State. Boat Dealer Trailer license plates may be used by a Boat Dealer on a trailer when transporting boats
that are part of the dealer’s inventory.
Name of Dealership Phone ( )
Address City Zip
Signature Date
(Authorized Agent or Officer of Dealership)
NEW: Applicant is applying for new Boat Dealer Trailer Plates.
RENEWALS: Applicant applies for renewal of the following Boat Dealer Trailer Plates currently assigned
to their dealership:
List plate numbers to be renewed below:
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
Number of new plates applied for: x $17.30 = $
Number of renewal plates applied for: x $14.00 = $
Replacement of lost plate: x $ 9.80 = $

(Include registration from lost plate)
Replacement of lost registration: x $ 5.00 = $
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $
Submit, by mail or in person, this completed application with appropriate fees to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
For questions related to this application, please
contact this office at 402.471.3918.
PO Box 94789
Printed with soy ink on recycled paper. Revised 10/2013

APPLICATION FOR
FILM VEHICLE
LICENSE PLATES
Original - 16,000 lbs or less $ 60.60
Over 16,000 lbs $160.60
(Valid for six months from date of issuance)
Renewal $ 29.00
(Valid for additional three months after expiration of original application)
Company Name__________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State_______Zip_______________
Signature__________________________________________ Date_________________
VEHICLE INFORMATION
Make________________________Model____________________Color_____________
Vehicle Identification Number_________________________________Year __________
Submit completed application along with appropriate fee, written approval from the Nebraska
Department of Economic Development and proof of financial responsibility to:

P.O. Box 94789
For Department Use
Plate(s) issued_____________________ Total $__________________
By______________________________ Date____________________
Revised 10/2013
APPLICATION FOR
TRANSPORTER PLATE 51
Applicant Information Type of Business:
Name/Company Individual Partnership Corporation
Address State Issued ID Number (Required):
Physical addresses only - No P.O. Boxes allowed. (Issued by the NE Dept. of Revenue)
City State Zip Applicant certifies that he/she is: (check appropriate box.)
Telephone ( ) Date Lawfully engaged in business as a transporter of

motor vehicles, trailers, cabin trailers, not owned
The undersigned being duly sworn depose or affirm that the information
provided on this application is true and complete. Use of a false or fictitious by him/her, solely for conducting business in
name, knowingly making a false statement or knowingly concealing a material Nebraska.
fact in this application can result in a fine or imprisonment or both and seizure NEW PLATE - $17.30 ♦ RENEWAL - $14.00
of the transporter plate, certificate and validation decal.
Signature
Domiciled in the State of Nebraska and engaged in
the business of equipping or modifying motor
(Authorized Agent or Officer of Business)
vehicles that are not registered and he/she does not
Printed Name own.
(Must be readable or application will be returned unprocessed.) NEW PLATE - $37.30 ♦ RENEWAL - $34.00
All applicants for transporter plates are required by law to keep a record of every vehicle or trailer transported by
him/her for a period of six (6) years and to make that record available to the Department for review upon request.
RENEWALS: Applicant applies for renewal of the following transporter plates and registrations now
assigned to him/her. List plate numbers to be renewed below LICENSING YEAR
1. 4. 7. 10. 13.
2. 5. 8. 11. 14.
3. 6. 9. 12. 15.
Number of plates to be renewed: x $14.00 = $
Number of plates to be renewed: x $34.00 = $
Number of new plates: x $17.30 = $
Number of new plates: x $37.30 = $
Lost Plate fee

(Include registration from lost plate): x $ 9.80 = $
Lost Registration fee: x $ 5.00 = $
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE = $
Mail completed application, with appropriate fees to:
Department of Motor Vehicles For questions related to this application,

Driver and Vehicle Records Division please contact this office at
301 Centennial Mall South 402.471.3918.
PO Box 94789
Revised 10/2013
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, being duly sworn, deposes or affirms and says

that he/she is the owner of the motor vehicle described as follows:
VEHICLE INFORMATION
and is requesting a credit of the motor vehicle taxes, motor vehicle fees and registrations fees for the
vehicle indicated.
He/she further states that the above vehicle is disabled and has been removed from service and that the
vehicle being registered today is a newly purchased replacement vehicle.
Filing of a false affidavit violates the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Registration Act. Any person, firm,
association, partnership, Limited Liability Company or corporation that does so may be subject to prosecution.
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Application for
Nebraska 150 License Plates
Order your specialty plate online at: www.clickdmv.ne.gov
1. Complete the Registered Owner/Vehicle Information portion of this application.
2. Indicate choice of Message or Alpha/Numeric plate.
3. If application is for a Message plate, indicate message choices (refer to reverse).
4. Date and sign this application.
5. Mail application and $70.00 (check or money order) to the Department at the address bottom of this form.
Registered Owner Information Vehicle Information
Name VIN
Address Make Year
City State NE Zip Current License Plate Number
Email Address Title Number Co #
Daytime Phone ( )
Please check vehicle type below (required):
Signature Date  Passenger (Pickup, SUV, Truck or RV)  Motorcycle/Autocycle
 Trailer (Mini Truck or Mobile Home)
Applicant’s name must appear on the Nebraska title, or in the event the
vehicle is leased or non-resident military, the registration of the vehicle. Motor vehicles, motorcycles, autocycles, trailers, semitrailers and cabin
Non-resident military must include a copy of their registration with this trailers are eligible for Nebraska 150 license plates.
application.
Order your specialty plate online or check message availability at: www.clickdmv.ne.gov
Message Alpha/Numeric
 
$70.00 – Message - Nebraska 150 Message License Plate. $70.00 –Alpha Numeric - Nebraska 150 Numeric License
Indicate your message choices below in order of preference Plate (next available number will be issued).
(first available choice will be processed).
Vehicle and trailer plates allowed maximum 7 characters and one space.
Motorcycle/Autocycle plates allowed maximum 6 characters and one space.
1st Choice 2st Choice 3st Choice
Meaning (required): Meaning (required): Meaning (required):

Submit the completed application for approval to:
P.O. Box 94789
Revised 9/2015
Nebraska 150 license plates are available from October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2022 and cannot be issued or
renewed after January 1, 2023.
Applicant/Vehicle Information: Before an application can be processed, the applicant must have a Nebraska title issued
in their name on the vehicle. In the event the vehicle is leased, the leasing company must have obtained the Nebraska
issued title in their name. The applicant will need to indicate the vehicle is leased and provide the name of the leasing
company. The lessee’s name should appear in the Applicant Information portion of this application. Non-resident military
must provide a copy of the vehicle’s current registration. Applicant’s applying for Nebraska 150 license plates on more
than one vehicle must submit a separate application for each vehicle.
Fee: A check or money order in the appropriate amount must be included with your application or the application will
be returned to you unprocessed. No refunds are allowed. A $30 processing fee is assessed for all returned checks.
Nebraska 150 license plate renewal fees are due annually in the same month as your vehicle registration. All renewal fees
are paid to your county treasurer. Please Note: If new plates are registered to a vehicle in a month other than the month
the vehicle’s current registration expires; the Nebraska 150 license plate renewal fee will be required when the vehicle’s
registration is due for renewal.
Selecting a Message
Once your application has been processed, your message choice cannot be changed.
• Maximum of 7 characters allowed for motor vehicles and trailers. Maximum of 6 characters for a motorcycle
plate. Eight positions are provided to allow for one space if the maximum numbers of characters are used in the
message. (Note: A character cannot be substituted for this space.) Message will be centered unless otherwise
indicated by the applicant.
• Alpha and numeric characters only. No punctuation marks or symbols of any kind are allowed. (Exception: County
Message and Commercial plates available only to residents of Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy Counties must indicate
placement of dash.)
• Messages that conflict with present numbering system or a valid set of plates currently registered, will not be
processed. Due to the issuance of alpha/numeric plates in some counties, messages containing three alpha followed by
three numeric characters (ABC 123) cannot be processed, regardless of spacing.
• Messages determined by the DMV to express, connote or imply objectionable, obscene or offensive words or phrases
will be rejected or, if already issued, recalled and cancelled.
• Message availability may be checked at: www.clickdmv.ne.gov. Note: There is no guarantee when a choice shows
available that it is the message the applicant will receive.
Alpha Numeric License Plates

Individuals ordering a Nebraska 150 numeric license plate will receive the next available number. Requests for a specific
number cannot be accepted.
Once Application Is Approved: After the application has been processed an approval letter is sent to the applicant. The
letter indicates the approved message, or the number assigned if the application is for an alpha numeric plate, the date the
plates will be available at their county treasurer’s office and the county treasurer’s telephone number to verify the
treasurer has received the plates. Current plates and registration must be surrendered when the Nebraska 150 license plates
are registered. Additional fees for production of the license plates and issuance of the new registration will be charged.
Applicant should allow 3 to 4 weeks for the plates to arrive at their county treasurer’s office.
Revised 9/2015
Registration Index I-1
INDEX
Agricultural, 1-5, 6-6, 6-14, 9-2 • Trailer , 1-2
Agricultural Floater-Spreader, 1-1, 1-5, 2-1 • Vehicle, 1-2, 2-19
Agricultural Products, 1-1, 2-22, 2-30, 3-3, 8-6 Dealers, 7-1
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), 1-1, 1-5, 2-1 • Boat Dealer Trailer Plates, 9-46
Alpha Boat List, 10-20 • Directives, 7-7
Alternative Fuel, 1-1, 5-4  Trade-Ins, 7-7
Alternative Proof of Payment, see Heavy Vehicle  Private Sales, 7-7
Use Tax • Plates, 7-1
Applications and Forms, Appendix C • Personal Use Plates, 7-1, 7-2
Assembled Vehicle, 1-1, 6-8 • Fees, 7-1
Autocycle, 1-1, 2-93
• In-Transits, 7-6
Boats –
• Lost Dealer Plates, 7-2
• Boat Dealer Trailer Plates, 9-46
Decals –
• Dealer defined, 1-2
• Camper Unit Permit, 8-1, 9-68
• Motorboat defined, 1-4
• Dlr – Tax Paid, 7-2, 9-68
• Registration, 2-4, 2-5, 2-9, 6-9
• Validation, 9-67
• Refund, 2-4, 6-3
• Snowmobile, 2-49, 9-68
• Vehicle Type Code, 12-66
• Tonnage, 9-67
Boat Renewal Notice Creation, 10-23
Disabled American Veteran Plates, 9-39
Boat Renewal Notice Creation Process - VTR, 12-80
Disabled Vehicle Credit, 6-3, 6-10
Boat Trailer Dealer Plates, 9-46
Double Plating, 2-32
Brand Codes, 12-66
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS),
Bus –
see Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
• Defined, 1-2
Ex-Prisoner of War Plates, 9-41
• Double Plating, 2-32 Farm –
• Plate Display, 9-1 • Trailer, 1-2, 3-3
• Non-Resident, 4-9 • Truck, 1-2, 2-30
• Registration, 2-34 Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Permit, 8-6
• Type Code, 9-62, 12-66 Fees –
Cabin Trailer -1-2, 2-9, 3-1 • Addition To Registration Fees, 5-2
Camper Unit Permit – 8-1 • Autocycle, 2-93
Carnival Operator Permit, see Non-Resident • Bus, 2-35
Codes –
• Cabin Trailers, 3-1
• Boat Propulsion, 12-70
• Commercial Trailer, 3-2
• Boat Type, 12-70
• Commercial Vehicle, 2-19
• Brand, 12-66
• Farm Trailer, 3-3
• Color, 12-67
• Farm Truck, 2-30
• County, 12-68
• Fertilizer Trailer, 3-5
• Fuel Type, 12-66
• Lost Plates, 2-51
• Hull Material, 12-70
• Lost Registration, 2-50
• Name, 12-66
• Motor Vehicle Fee, 5-3
• Plate, 12-66
• Pole and Cable Reel Trailer, 3-6
• Registration Type, 12-66
• Registration, 5-1
• Tax Flag, 12-66
• Recreational Vehicle, 2-34
• State, 12-69
• Six Month Registration , 2-21
• Vehicle Type, 12-66
• Snowmobile, 2-47
Commercial –
• Soil & Water Conservation, 2-44
• Fees, 2-20
• Special Mobile Equip. (SME), 2-42
8/2015
• Specialty Plate Transfer, 9-16 In-Transits, 7-6
• Specialty Plate Space Change, 9-17 Indian Reservations, 6-18
• Ten Percent Reduction, 2-22 Initialisms – Appendix B
• Thirty Day Plate 4-1 IRP, 2-29, 2-46
• Utility Trailer, 3-7 Kit Vehicle, 1-4
Fertilizer Trailer, 1-3, 3-5 Leased Vehicles, 2-2, 2-16, 6-2
Film Vehicle Plates, 9-48 License Plates, 9-1
Fleet – 1-3 • Amateur Radio, 9-32
Form 2290- see Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
• County Message, 9-23
Form 6, Printing – 12-62
• Design, 9-1
Form 6MB, Printing – 12-62
Fuel – • Display, 9-1
• Alternative, 1-2, 5-4 • Farm, 3-3
• Diesel, 1-2 • Film Vehicle, 9-48
• Type Code, 5-4, 12-66 • Gold Star Family, 9-34
Golf Car Vehicle – 1-3, 2-1 • Government – 2-45
Government Vehicles, 2-45 • Handicap, 9-4
Grain Hauling Permit, 8-8 • Historical/Vintage, 9-6
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), 1-3 • Husker Spirit, 9-20
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), 1-3 • Lost Plates, 2-51
Handicap License Plates, 9-4 • Low Speed Vehicles, 2-56
Handicap Parking Permit, 8-10 • Message, 9-18
• Application – • Minitruck, 2-57
 Online, 8-11 • Military –
 Paper, 8-12  Disabled American Veteran, 9-39
• Appropriate Use, 8-13  Ex-Prisoner of War, 9-41
• Eligibility, 8-10  Pearl Harbor Survivor, 9-43
• Proof of Identification, 8-10  Purple Heart, 9-37
• Renewal, 8-12 • Military Honor, 9-69
• Replacement – • Ordering, 9-55
 Online, 8-13 • Organizational –
 Paper, 8-13  Approved, 9-29
• Second Permit –  Requirements for Certification, 9-31
 Online, 8-12 • Plate Type Codes, 9-62
 Paper, 8-12 • Posting and Receiving, 9-60
Historical/Vintage License Plates, 9-6 • Repossession Plates, 9-50
• Fees, 9-7 • Sample, 9-45
• Lost Plates, 9-8 • School District, 2-45
• Lost Registration, 9-9 • Sesquicentennial, 9-72
• Name Change, 9-9 • Soil & Water Conservation, 2-43
• Transfers, 9-8 • Special Interest, 9-26
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), 2-23 • Special Mobile Equipment (SME), 2-41
• Alternative Proof of Payment Program, 2-24 • State Government, 2-45
• Assistance Centers, 2-26 • Tax Exempt, 9-2
• Commercial, 2-20 • Thirty Day, 4-1
• Methods of Payment, 2-24 • Transporter, 9-52
• VTR, 2-27 • Undercover, 9-54
Hull Material Codes, 12-70 Livestock Forage Permit, 8-15
IFTA, 2-20, 2-46 Local Moving Permit, 8-14
In loco parentis, 1-3, 9-34 Local Truck - 1-4, 2-39, 8-14
Insurance, see Proof of Insurance Lost Plates – 2-51, 7-2, 12-58
8/2015
Lost Registration – 2-50, 12-60  VTR Daily Process, 2-70

Low Speed Vehicle - 1-4, 2-56 Owner defined – 1-5
Minibike, 1-4, 2-1 Owner Retained Salvage, 2-13
Minitruck – 1-4, 2-56 Permits –
Moped - 1-4, 2-1 • Camper Unit, 8-1
Motor Vehicle – • Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer, 8-6
• Defined, 1-5 • Grain Hauling, 8-8
• Commercial, 2-19 • Handicap Parking, 8-10
• Exempt from Registration, 2-1 • Livestock Forage, 8-15
• Fee, 5-3 • Local Moving, 8-14
• Registration, 2-2 • Non-Resident Carnival, 8-4
Motor Vehicle Fee, 5-3 • Temporary Demonstration, 8-16
• Calculation Table, 6-9 Parts Vehicle, defined, 1-6
• Disabled Motor Vehicle, 6-10 Passenger Vehicle, 2-15
• Exemption, 4-5 • Defined, 1-6
• Refund, 6-1 • Leased for Hire, 2-15
Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal, 2-58 • Non-Resident, 4-7
Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Creation • Used for Hire, 2-15
Process, 2-58 Pearl Harbor Survivor Plates, 9-43
Motor Vehicle Tax – Permanent Handicap Permit, 8-10
• Calculation Table, 6-7 Plate Series Codes, 12-66
• Distribution, 6-5 Plate Type Codes, 9-62
• Exemptions, 6-5 Postage and Handling, 5-6
 Disabled American Veteran, 6-16 Private Sales, 7-7
 Disabled Motor Vehicle, 6-10 Proof of Insurance 1-6, 2-5
 Native Americans, 6-18 • Bond, 2-6
 Organizations, 6-14 • Certificate of Deposit, 2-7
• Refund, 6-17, 12-47 • Certificate of Self-Insurance, 2-7
• Storage and Non-Use, 6-11 • Nebraska Insurance Database, 2-9
Motorcycle, 1-5 • Property Bond, 2-6
Nebraska Insurance Database, 2-9 Purple Heart Plates, 9-37
Non-Resident – QAS Pro Address Verification, 2-94
• Carnival Operator’s Permit, 8-4 Reciprocity - 1-6, 4-7
• Military, 4-5 Record Retention, 11-1
• Passenger, 4-7 Recreational Vehicle –
• Students, 4-8 • Defined, 1-6
• Thirty Day Plate, 4-1 • Registration, 2-37
• Trucks, Buses and Trailers, 4-9 Refunds and Credits –
Notarization, Appendix A • Boats, 2-4, 6-2
Online Proof of Insurance, 2-84 • Eligibility, 6-1
Online Registration Renewal, 2-63 • Disabled Vehicle Credit, 6-3
 Customer Process, 2-63 • Leased Vehicles, 6-2
 Customer Service Troubleshooting, 2-80 • Non-Resident Trucks, 6-3
 Disbursement Schedule for Funds, 2-77 • Salvage, 6-2
 Eligibility, 2-68 • Snowmobiles, 6-3
 Reports • Transfer of Ownership/Loss of
 Invoice Item Summary Report, 2-75 Possession, 6-2
 Merchant Disbursement Report, 2-76 Registration -
 Order Item Detail Report, 2-78
• Barcodes, 2-62
 TPE (The Payment Engine), 2-74
• Bus, 2-34
8/2015
• Cancellation, 2-52 • County Message, 9-23

• Changes, 2-53 • Gold Star Family, 9-34
• Corrections, 2-54 • Husker Spirit, 9-20
• County to IRP, 2-29 • Message, 9-18
• Early Renewal, 2-11 • Organizational –
• Fees, 5-1  Approved, 9-29
• IRP to County, 2-29  Requirements for Certification, 9-31
• Lost, 2-50 • Relinquishments, 9-16
• Mailing Address, 2-59 • Selecting a Message, 9-13
• Multiple Vehicles, 2-17 • Space Changes, 9-17
• Name Change/Addition, 2-53 • Special Interest, 9-26
• Owner Retains Salvage, 2-13 • Transfers, 9-14
• Renewal, 2-11 Special Mobile Equipment, 2-42
• Reprints, 2-53 State Codes, 12-69
• Six month, 2-21 Storage and Non-Use, 6-11
• Special Messages, 2-61 Students, see Non-Resident
• Ten Percent Reduction, 2-22 Tax Exempt Plates, 9-2
Tax Flag Codes, 12-66
• Type Codes, 12-66
Temporary Demonstration Permit, 8-16
• Unit Numbers, 2-60
Temporary Handicap Permit, 8-10
• Voiding, 2-55 Ten Percent Reduction, 2-22
Reports – Thirty Day Plate, see Non-Resident
• Daily Balancing, 10-8 Tonnage –
• District Tax Update List, 10-18 • Decrease, 2-21
• Manual Change Audit List, 10-19 • Increase, 2-21
• One-Stop Daily Balancing, 10-7 Tow Dollies, 3-11
• Registration Count List, 10-11 Towing, 3-9
• Registration Warrant, 10-15 TPE (The Payment Engine), 2-74
• Registration With Flagged Remarks, 10-16 Trade-Ins, 7-7
• Renew Registration List, 10-3 Trailers –
• Renewal Notice/Monthly Billing, 10-4 • Defined, 1-7
• Sales Tax Summary, 10-12 • Boat Dealer, 9-47
• Sales Tax/Receipt Only, 10-13 • Cabin, 1-2, 3-1
• Special Plate Listing, 10-14 • Commercial, 1-2, 3-2
• Subdivision Update List, 10-17 • Farm, 3-3
• Tax and Fee, 10-9 • Hay Grinder, 3-4
• Tax and Fee Distribution Listing, 10-10 • Non-Resident, 4-9
• Vehicle Renewal Notice Creation, 10-6 • Pole and Cable Reel, 3-6
Repossession Plates, 9-50 • Tender, 3-4
Sales Tax Only, 12-62, 12-64 • Utility, 1-7, 3-7
Schedule 1 (Form 2290) – see Heavy Vehicle Use Tribal Card, 6-18
Tax Truck –
Self-Propelled Mobile Home, See Recreational • Commercial
Vehicle • Defined, 1-7
Semi-Trailer - 1-6 • Farm, 2-30
Situs – 1-6 • Local, 2-39
Snowmobile – 1-6, 2-47 • Non-Resident, 4-9
Specialty Plates – Transporter Plates, 9-52
• Overview, 9-10 Truck Safety Registration Declaration – 2-33
• Amateur Radio, 9-32 Truck-Tractor, 1-7
• Application, 9-11
8/2015
Undercover Plates, 9-54 • Sales Tax Only, 12-62, 12-64

Utility-Type Vehicle (UTV) – • Six Month Registration, 12-32
• Defined, 1-7 • Six Month Registration Renewal, 12-35
Vessel, 1-7 • Snowmobile, 2-48
Vouchers (Dept. of Health and Human Services), 2-3 • Storage and Non-Use, 6-12
Well-Boring Apparatus, 1-8 • Tax Exempt Plates, 9-2
Well-Servicing Equipment, 1-8 • Thirty Day Plate, 4-2
VTR – • Untitled Assess and Register, 12-24
• Additional Weight, 12-37 • Vehicle Codes, 12-66
• Boat Registration Renewal Creation Process,
• Void Registration, 2-55
12-80
• Warrants, 12-71
• Camper Unit Permit, 8-2
• Cancelling a Registration, 2-52
• Change Assessment, 12-12
• Commercial Vehicles, 12-27
• Credit - Add, Remove or Change, 12-14
• Credit Process, 12-51
• Dealer/Personal Use Dealer Plates, 7-3
• Disabled American Veteran Tax Credit, 6-17
• Disabled Motor Vehicle Credit, 12-53
• Double Plate, 12-55
• Grain Hauling Permit, 8-8
• Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), 2-27
• Leased Vehicle, 2-16
• Lost Plates, 2-51, 12-58
• Lost Registration, 2-48, 2-50, 12-60
• Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice
Creation Process, 12-73
• Multiple Vehicles, 2-17
• New Assessment, 12-9
• New Registration, 12-17
• Non-Resident Carnival Operators Permit, 8-4
• Non-Resident Military, 4-7
• One Stop, 12-1
• Ordering License Plates, 9-56
• Plate Transfer, 12-41
• Plate Transfer (Double), 12-44
• Postage and Handling, 5-5
• Posting and Receiving Plates, 9-59
• Printing Form 6 – 12-62
• Recovery of Deferred Fees, 12-7
• Refund (Manual Computation), 12-49
• Refund Process, 12-47
• Refund Registration, 12-47
• Registration –
 Correction, 2-54
 Name Change, 2-53
 Remarks, 12-72
• Renew Registration, 12-21
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Rhonda Lahm, Julie Maaske,

Director Deputy Director

Help Desk (402) 471-3918

Betty Johnson, Administrator

Cindy Incontro, Sandy Wood,

Agricultural Floater-Spreader Implement: Any self-propelled equipment that is designed and

Department: Department means the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Minitruck: A foreign-manufactured import vehicle or domestic-manufactured vehicle which (1)

Motorboat: Any watercraft propelled by machinery, including a temporary detachable motor. A

Reciprocity: A mutual exchange of privileges; specifically: recognition by one of two countries

Recreational Vehicle: A motor vehicle designed for living quarters.

Snowmobile – A self-propelled vehicle designed to travel on snow or ice or a natural terrain

Vessel: Any non-motorized watercraft. A vessel is exempt from titling.

Well-Boring Apparatus: Trucks, truck-tractors, or combinations of trucks or truck-tractors and

Motor Vehicles Exempt from Registration

 Off-road vehicles including, but not limited to:

 ditch digging apparatus

 From the date of transfer of title;

Application for registration is:

JOHN SMITH, COUNTY TREASURER

References: §60-362, §60-386, §60-385, §60-390, §60-391 Revised 11/2014

Department of Health and Human Services Vouchers:

Dennis Ellis, Program Specialist

References: §60-362, §60-386, §60-385, §60-390, §60-391 Revised 11/2014

To obtain a copy of the County Treasurer Boat Registration Manual, contact:

Nebraska Game and Parks

Proof of Financial Responsibility

 Proof of insurance available on the Nebraska Insurance Database (for more

 Certificate of Insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do

• a card or similar document providing evidence of insurance coverage that

The Certificate of Insurance or insurance policy presented must have the

• Name of the insurance carrier;

References: §60-323, §60-387, §60-528 – 60-550, §75-302, §75-307

• Effective and expiration dates of the liability coverage.

Verification that an insurance company is licensed to do business in Nebraska may be

 Bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in Nebraska.

• The bond must be in the amount of $75,000.

References: §60-323, §60-387, §60-528 – 60-550, §75-302, §75-307

 Certificate of Self-Insurance issued by the Department and bearing the

Initial applicants for self-insurance must submit to the Department:

• a completed Application for Self-Insurance (refer to appendixA-2);

Cancellation of a Certificate of Self-insurance by the Department may be implemented

• any final judgment not paid within thirty (30) days

A list of self-insured entities may be found on the Department website at:

 Log in to the Department of Insurance webpage at:

References: §60-323, §60-387, §60-528 – 60-550, §75-302, §75-307

 Click on “Company Search” button;

 Click on “Company Search” button;

References: §60-323, §60-387, §60-528 – 60-550, §75-302, §75-307

Nebraska Insurance Database

 Any common, contract or private carrier of property by motor vehicles in

 Insurance Not Available – This appears when insurance information is not

References: §60-3,136, §60-3,139, Rules and Regulations

When viewing a registration record through menu option 12 - Registration Identification,

References: §60-3,136, §60-3,139, Rules and Regulations

When renewing in person or by mail, the registrant must submit:

 expiring registration and/or Motor Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice (refer to

Early Registration Renewal