Note: Driver's License is defined as a license to operate a car, motorcycle or commercial motor vehicle unless indicated otherwise.
NEW! You can now change your address on your driver's license when renewing your license.
Online Considerations for All Users
- Your name cannot have changed since the issuance of your last document.
- Your physical description cannot have changed significantly.
The photo and physical description from your current document will be used on your new document. - You may be able to renew your CDL online every other renewal period if your license expires prior to your 72nd birthday, and your Class O or Class M license two consecutive renewal periods if your license expires prior to your 72nd birthday. You can renew your State ID Card online three consecutive renewal periods regardless of your age.
- You have the capability to move from a driver's license to a State ID Card online. If you do so and desire your driver's license back, you will be required to take all knowledge and skills tests to do so.
- Other exceptions may apply, check the FAQs to find out what those are.
Online options for individuals under age 21
You can obtain a School Permit (SCP) online if you:
- Have held a School Learner's Permit, Learner's Permit or combination for at least two months,
- Are at least 14 years and two months old and under age 16 years and 3 months old,
- Meet eligibility requirements for a School Permit, and
- Have successfully completed a DMV-approved driver safety course.
You can obtain a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) online if you:
- Have held a School Learner's Permit, School Permit, Learner's Permit or combination for at least six months,
- Hold a School Permit or have completed a DMV-approved driver safety course, and
- Are at least 60 days from your 16th birthday and under age 18.
Note: This permanent document will NOT be produced until the day of your 16th birthday.
You can obtain a driver's license online if you:
- Have held your Provisional Operator's Permit for at least 12 months,
- Are at least 17 years old and
- Have not accumulated three or more points on your driving record during the previous 12 month period.
Note: If you are 18 years of age or older, you must have held a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) to obtain a driver's license online.
You can renew your driver's license online 30 days prior to your 21st birthday.
Online renewal options for individuals 21 years of age and older
You can renew your driver's license online if you:
- Have a license expiring prior to your 72nd birthday.
- Have not obtained more than two replacements online within the last five years.
- Do not want to change your CDL self-certification category type. (CDL only)
- Do not have a hazmat endorsem*nt. (CDL only)
Note: State ID Cards can be renewed online with no maximum age restrictions.
Online instructions for individuals who want to obtain an Ignition Interlock Permit or Sobriety Program Permit
You can obtain an Ignition Interlock Permit or Sobriety Program Permit online if you:
- Have been authorized to do so by the Financial Responsibility Division of the DMV and
- Have held a valid Nebraska driver's license within the last 12 months. You cannot get an Ignition Interlock Permit or Sobriety Program Permit to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Online instructions for individuals who want to obtain a replacement/address change online
You can obtain a replacement online if you hold a driver's license, Ignition Interlock Permit or State ID Card if you:
- Do not need to change your name, photo or physical description.
- Have not obtained more than two replacements online within the last five years.
- Do not want to change your CDL self-certification category type. (CDL only)
To complete your request, you will need the following items:
- A MasterCard, Visa or Discover Credit Card
- A valid e-mail address and telephone number
- If changing your address: Proof of Address Change documents. Click the following link for a list of approveddocuments for uploading.
- Commercial Driver's License Only:
- Proof of Citizenship, if not already on file. Click the following link for a list of acceptable proof of citizenship documents .
- Self Certification Category A – Interstate – Non-Excepted Drivers only: Current medical examiner's certificate (card, not long form).
Please allow 20 days for receipt of your permanent documents.
There is a $5.00 security charge assessed for every document issued online or in person by the DMV.
The final transaction total includes the statutory agency fees (security charge & document fee) as well as the vendor's fee to operate this online service.
Resident Address Verification
A P.O. Box will not be accepted as proof of resident address. Proof of resident address must be from two different issuing sources. If you are under 21 and cannot provide proof of resident address, parents or guardian's resident address documents will be accepted.
The following documents may be used to verify your resident address:
- Account statement from a bank or other financial institution issued within the last 90 days.
- Pay stub or earnings statement issued within the last 90 days with the name and address of the employer.
- Federal, state or local government documents, issued within the last 90 days.
- Magazines issued within the last 90 days.
- Any envelope, box or postcard that has been sent indicating a postmark or stamped date within the last 90 days.
- Any correspondence, receipt or invoice dated within the last 90 days.
- Valid Nebraska vehicle registration.
- Valid life, health, auto or home insurance policy or card.
- Valid real estate tax statement or receipt.
- Any valid license (driver's, nursing, law, teaching, hair, fishing, etc.)
- Nebraska voter registration card.
- Mortgage, lease or rental agreement. (Lease or rental agreements must include the landlord's name and contact information.)
- Nebraska DMV Renewal Notice.
- Blank check or deposit slip.
