Pro tip: Whether you're cruising through Nebraska's heartland or its urban centers, advanced driving skills are crucial. Explore our guides on stick shift driving and parallel parking to enhance your driving abilities. Improve your prowess in backing into a spot and performing three-point turns. Be certain your mirrors are well-adjusted for safe driving. Use our Online Driving Simulator for immersive practice, and international drivers should note Nebraska's international driver's license rules.
You are eligible to apply for school permit (SCP) only if you live outside a city of 5,000 or attend a school outside a city of 5,000 or more. Before applying for the school permit, you should first receive your school learner's permit (LPE) which will allow you to practice driving supervised at all times by a licensed driver 21+.
Your school permit will allow you to drive unsupervised to and from school, scheduled courses of instruction and school-related activities at your school over the most direct and accessible route. You may also transport a family member that resides with you over the same route. At all other times you must be supervised by a licensed adult (21+). Here is your step by step guide to getting your LPE and SCP.
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You must pass written and driving tests given by the driver safety course instructor, your results will be transmitted electronically to the DMV.
Or bring the 50 hour certification form signed by your parent/guardian or licensed driver (21+) certifying 50 hours of your behind-the-wheel practice including 10 night time hours.
If you have completed driver safety course, disregard steps 9-12, apply online, pay $10.50 by card and receive your permit in about 20 days.
If you don't take the course, visit any Nebraska DMV driver licensing office and bring the following:
This permit is the next step of getting driving privileges for 16- 18 year old applicants according to NE Graduated Driver's Licensing Laws. Your POP allows you to drive supervised by a licensed driver 21+ at all times as well as unsupervised but with several restrictions:
You may hold one of these permits or a combination of them for at least 6 months. You mustn't accumulate more than 3 points on your driving record during this time.
Your course results will be transmitted electronically to the DMV. Or bring 50 hour certification form signed by your parent/guardian or a licensed driver (21+) certifying 50 hours of your behind-the-wheel practice including 10 night time hours.
Everybody may apply in person, however, you may apply online if you hold a school permit (SCP) or have completed a DMV-approved course. Otherwise, you must apply in person at any Nebraska DMV driver licensing office. Step 4- 9 are for those who apply in person. To apply online, go to DMV Online Services, you will also need a credit card and email address.
You may download it here to complete at home and save time at the driver licensing office.
You must meet minimum vision requirements. Wear corrective lenses if necessary.
It will measure your ability to drive in normal traffic conditions. You must bring your own vehicle. If you fail the drive test, you may not retake it on the same day. Learn more about the drive test procedure here. The drive test is waived if you hold a school permit (SCP) or have taken a DMV-approved course.
You may find their locations here. Do it within 90 days, otherwise, you will have to return to the DMV office.
$17.50. Be prepared to pay cash.
The county treasurer will issue your permit and send it within 30 days to the address indicated in your application.
You may apply online or visit a driver license office to get your Standard (Adult) Operator's License (Class O) after your POP expires on your 18th birthday, or, if you are under 18 but has held your POP for 12 months with no more than 2 points on your driving record.
The Standard Operator's License (Class O) will allow you to drive any non-commercial vehicles on your own. You may apply for it at the age of 17 if you have a POP. If you have held your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) for 12 months or till your 18th birthday, whichever comes first, apply online (for US citizens only, and you will need a credit card and email address) or visit a driver license office.
If you have never been licensed or have a foreign driver's license, start with step 1.
If you are under 18 and have never been licensed, get your Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) first.
If you have a learner permit, start with step 7.
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Your job will be to follow the examiner's instructions and drive safely. The examiner may ask you to complete the following maneuvers:
Your examiner will let you know if you pass or fail. If you pass, you will receive the Issuance certificate, which you will present at any County Treasurer within 90 days. Pay the fee and receive your license or permit.
If you fail the test, you will be given a Return of Services form, which will state why you've failed and how soon you may retake the test. Bring the Return of Services form for your next attempt.
If you fail 3 times, you won't be able to try again before you
If you move from another US state and have a valid driver’s license from this state, the written and drive tests are usually waived. However, the drive test may be administered at the discretion of driver licensing staff. If your out-of-state license expired more than a year ago, you will be required to pass written and drive tests. If it expired less than a year ago, your drive test may be waived.
You may visit any Nebraska DMV driver licensing office.
You may download it here to complete at home and save time at the driver licensing office.
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You must meet minimum vision requirements. Wear corrective lenses if necessary.
If you can't surrender the license, you will be asked to pass written and drive tests.
$26.50. Be prepared to pay cash. Some county treasurers do not accept personal checks.
If you hold a driver's license from another country, the procedure of transferring your driver license is similar to that of applying for a new Nebraska operator's license. It means that you will have to pass written and driving tests. You don't have to get a learner's permit. Check your full guide to applying for your driver's license in Nebraska.
