Nebraska - Apply for Drivers License

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Procedure

• Visit DMV office in person.
• Pay the required fees.
• Take the vision test.
• Provide one acceptable proof of identity.
• Take the written test.
• Take the driving test.

Once You Pass

• Take the Issuance Certificate to a County Treasurer Office. Theyll take your picture and mail your license in about 5-7 days. If you need to pay more fees, do so with cash.

If You Fail

• The tester will give you an Examiner Refusal Certificate telling you when you can take it again. You may not take it again the same day. Take the certificate with you when you try the test again.

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Required Documents

To apply for an Driving license, you'll need to provide one form of acceptable identification that includes both your full legal name and date of birth, and two documents verifying your address. In some cases, you may be asked for proof of your Social Security number, too. If you're younger than 18 and can't provide proof of your address, bring two acceptable documents showing the address of a parent or guardian.

Follow link for acceptable identification documents http://www.dmv.ne.gov/examining/pdf/verificationdocs.pdf

Office Locations & Contacts

Follow link for Department of Motor Vehicles Offices in Nebraska http://www.dmv.ne.gov/examining/map.html

Eligibility

Be a resident of Nebraska.

Fees

Follow link for the fee details http://www.dmv.ne.gov/dvr/pdf/License.pdf

Validity

Licenses issued to residents 21 or younger expire on the license holders 21st birthday. Licenses issued to individuals 21 or older expire on the license holders birthday five years after the date of issue.

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Processing Time

Your new license will mailed to you within 5-7 days.

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Instructions

Nebraska offers the following licenses:

• Class O Operator's License
• Commercial License
• Motorcycle Licenses

NOTE: Those under 18 must either take a drivers ed course or certify that youve had 50 hours of experience. Before youre allowed a regular license, youll first get either a School Permit (SCP) or a Provisional Operators License (POP).

• New residents must apply for a Nebraska license within 30 days of moving here. Call the DMV and ask if you need to take the test; testing can be at the discretion of the local offices.
• Prepare for the Test
• Locate a DMV Office - Offices offer the test first-come, first-served. Try not to go at lunchtime or other usually busy hours of the day.

Make Test-Day Preparations

• On the day of the test, be prepared to:
  • Pay the fee in cash, which varies from $7.50 to $26.50, depending on how many years the license is good for.
  • Be prepared to take a vision test. If you use glasses or contacts, wear them.
  • Provide one acceptable proof of identity featuring your full name and date of birth, and two documents showing your principal residence. Those under 18 can provide proof of residence from a parent or guardian. In some instances, you may be asked to provide proof of your Social Security number; proof of exemption is always required.

Take the Written Test

• After you've spent some time in a driver's ed class and studied the manual, it's time to take the written test.

Get a car & Take the Driving Test

• Call the DMV near you and ask what the drive test hours are.
• Bring a adequate car insurance and valid registration. The car will be safety inspected, too.
• Also bring a friend with an unrestricted license. If you happen to fail, youll need to be driven home.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Sex
• Country
• Social Security Number
• Mailing address
• Residence address

Need for the Document

Whether you're a first time driver or a new Nebraska resident, its time to apply for a new drivers license.

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