Last Update: September 17, 2026

Change Information on Vehicle Registration in Nebraska

Vehicle registration records in Nebraska may need to be amended when a resident changes address, changes their legal name, purchases a vehicle, or settles in Nebraska from another state. Registration administration is handled by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and day-to-day transactions are completed through county motor vehicle offices, operated under the direction of each county treasurer.

Nebraska Vehicle Registration Changes that Commonly Require Action

A registration update may be necessary after any of the following events:

• A physical address or mailing address has changed; the DMV directs registered owners to their local county treasurer to update the vehicle registration address.
• A legal name has changed, and the title record must be reissued in the current legal name.
• The registration certificate or title contains incorrect information that must be corrected.
• A vehicle has been purchased or transferred, or a new resident has entered Nebraska, which begins the registration compliance period.
• A registration certificate, validation sticker, or license plate has been lost and must be replaced.

Where to File a Nebraska Vehicle Registration Change

The county motor vehicle office in the county of legal residence is the primary filing point for registration changes. County offices accept registration renewals, issue license plates and validation stickers, process title applications, and collect registration fees and motor vehicle taxes. Many transactions can also be completed through the DMV's online services portal.

Title records are issued at the county level and maintained by the DMV in Lincoln. A name change, owner addition or deletion, and most other title corrections are presented to the county motor vehicle office, which processes the application and forwards the record for issuance of a new certificate of title.

Nebraska Address Changes on Vehicle Registration

The DMV instructs vehicle owners to visit the local county treasurer's office to update the address on a vehicle registration. Drivers who also hold a Nebraska driver's license, permit, or state identification card are required to update the licensing record within 60 days of an address change, and the change of address service may be completed online, by mail, or in person at a driver licensing office.

Because registration renewals are mailed to the address on file, keeping the registration address current with the county motor vehicle office ensures renewal notices and registration certificates reach the correct location.

Nebraska Name Changes and Title-Linked Corrections

A legal name change is processed as a title matter because the certificate of title reflects ownership in the current legal name. Owners requesting a name change, addition, or removal present the certificate of title, proof of the name change, a completed Application for Certificate of Title, and the $10 title fee to the county motor vehicle office for issuance of a new title.

When a lien is recorded on a paper title, the owner must first arrange for the lender to forward the certificate of title to the county office before the name change can be processed. When the lien appears on an electronic title, the owner submits a Change Title Request to the lender. Upon approval, the completed Request Form, Application for Certificate of Title, and $10 fee are submitted to the county motor vehicle office to issue a new electronic title.

Correcting Incorrect Information on a Nebraska Registration Record

The correction path depends on the record at issue. For a registration certificate that is lost or contains outdated information, the county motor vehicle office issues a replacement registration for a fee of $1, and replacement expiration or tonnage decals are issued for $2.50, with a per-plate fee assessed whenever new, duplicate, or replacement plates are issued under the state's registration fee schedule.

For a certificate of title that must be corrected, the owner follows the title reissue procedures for name changes and other ownership changes, submitting the completed application and supporting documents to the county motor vehicle office to have the title corrected.

Nebraska Deadlines for Vehicle Registration Changes

The following deadlines apply to registration changes in Nebraska:

• A newly purchased vehicle must be registered and the sales tax paid within 30 days of the date of purchase.
• A person who establishes residency in Nebraska has 30 days after arriving to obtain a Nebraska title and registration for a vehicle, as described in the DMV's New to Nebraska guidance.
• A driver's license, permit, or state identification card holder must update the address on the licensing record within 60 days of an address change.
• The vehicle inspection required for a newly titled vehicle involves a $10 inspection fee charged at the time of the inspection.
• The state assesses a $10 fee for issuance of a certificate of title, or $17 when a lien is noted on the title.
• A registration certificate and proof of financial responsibility must be carried in the vehicle at all times while it is operated.

How Much Does It Cost To Change Vehicle Registration Details in Nebraska?

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles administers vehicle title and registration changes. The table below shows the statewide fees Nebraska publishes for the registration-detail changes and related services in this list that have specific official fee information.

Contact Information

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-3985
Official Website: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles