Do I Need an Inspection To Renew My Tags in Nebraska?

No, an inspection is not required to renew your vehicle tags in Nebraska. Unlike the initial registration of a vehicle brought into the state, the annual renewal of a current registration does not mandate a safety inspection. Nebraska does not require emissions testing for vehicle tag renewals either, as the state does not maintain an emissions testing program for motor vehicles.

When you renew your registration annually, the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles will issue you a registration certificate along with validation decals to be affixed to your license plates. These validation decals, commonly referred to as registration stickers or tabs, display the month and year of registration expiration and must be displayed on your vehicle's license plate to indicate current registration status. In Nebraska, the validation decals are placed in the upper-right corner of the rear license plate.

Contact Information for Tag Services

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4877
Phone: (402) 471-3918
Official Website: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles