News Releases

State DMV Opens Highlands Location

Betty — Thu, 09 May 2024 22:43:25 +0000

LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces the opening of the new Highlands Service Center in Lincoln on Friday, May 17^th. The office is located at 4700 Cattle Drive and will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DMV Announces Submission Procedure for Motorcycle Helmet Law Waiver

syd.reinarz — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 22:21:28 +0000

LINCOLN – Today the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the procedure for
Nebraskans to submit proof of motorcycle course completion to waive the requirement to wear a
helmet as authorized by the passage of LB 138 during the recent legislative session. This provision of
the bill goes into effect on January 1, 2024.

DMV Announces Issuance of Credentials for Ukrainian Nationals

syd.reinarz — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:07:34 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 26, 2023

DMV Announces Issuance of Credentials for Ukrainian Nationals

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today that Ukrainian nationals can now apply for driver licenses and state identification cards as authorized by the Nebraska Legislature. LB 138, which was signed by Governor Jim Pillen on June 1, 2023, directed the DMV to issue credentials to persons with a parolee immigration status prior to November 1, 2023.

DMV Shares Tips for New Plate Issuance Year

syd.reinarz — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 15:16:09 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 13, 2022

Omaha Metro Examiners Receive National Lifesaving Award

syd.reinarz — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:10:35 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 21, 2022

Omaha Metro Examiners Receive National Lifesaving Award

Lincoln – Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Examiners Brad Dietlin and Matt Shields received the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for their extraordinary actions to save the life of a fellow examiner. The awards were presented by the Omaha/Council Bluffs Red Cross Chapter.

July Office Closures

syd.reinarz — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:59:00 +0000

The below offices will be closed on the following dates:

Monday 7/4 - Fourth of July

Tuesday 7/5 – Nebraska City (Otoe)

Wednesday 7/6 – Falls City (Richardson)

Thursday 7/7 – Geneva (Fillmore)

Friday 7/8 – Tecumseh (Johnson)

Monday 7/11 – Nebraska City (Otoe)

Tuesday 7/12 – Clay Center (Clay)

Wednesday 7/13 – Falls City (Richardson)

Thursday 7/14 – Plattsmouth (Cass)

Friday 7/15 – Geneva (Fillmore)

Monday 7/18 – Hebron (Thayer)

Tuesday 7/19 – Nelson (Nuckolls)

Nebraska DMV Expands Appointment System for Driver License Services

syd.reinarz — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:01:01 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 9, 2022

Nebraska DMV Expands Appointment System for Driver License Services

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing a new appointment system for driver licensing services. Customers in the Omaha, Bellevue and Lincoln offices will soon be able to book an appointment online to receive the services they need at the time which is convenient to them.

New Edition of Nebraska Driver’s Manual Released

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:38:58 +0000

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles recently released a new version of the state Driver’s Manual. The Driver’s Manual is a detailed guide of all the basic principles and rules of the road that all drivers should know.

The manual is available in English and Spanish and with audio online for free on the Nebraska DMV’s website, dmv.nebraska.gov, where it can be accessed on the home page.

New Federal Rule Will Impact Nebraska CDL Drivers and Trainers

Matt — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:08:56 +0000

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles will begin enforcing a new federal rule in February 2022 that establishes new requirements for some Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) applicants and CDL training providers.

Nebraska DMV Reveals New Specialty License Plate

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:15:02 +0000

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles will offer a new specialty license plate for purchase beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

The new Josh the Otter, Be Safe Around Water specialty plate will be sold at the cost of $5 annually for an assigned alphanumeric plate number or $40 annually for a custom message. The fees from the plate will be distributed to a fund that will be used for programs that raise awareness and educate the public, especially children, on water safety and the importance of staying away from water unless accompanied by an adult.

New Federal Rule Will Impact Nebraska CDL Drivers and Trainers

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:24:14 +0000

Nebraska DMV Customers Encouraged to Use Online Services

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:54:03 +0000

The Nebraska DMV is encouraging customers to take advantage of the department’s many online services.

Many common services, such as driver’s license renewals and license plate renewals, can be accomplished online without any need to go to a DMV office. There are also dozens of other online services including online fleet renewal services, driving record purchases, vehicle tax estimators, specialty license plates, and address changes.

Nebraska DMV Reminds Customers to Be Aware of Scams

Anonymous — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:32:28 +0000

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding Nebraskans to be aware of potential scams.

Many types of phone calls and text messages claim to be from the DMV but are not legitimate. These messages will often claim to be offering money through a tax credit or refund. These promises of money are attempts by thieves to steal personal information.

Nebraska DMV Receives Award for Government Partnership

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:03:14 +0000

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles was presented an award for Excellence in Government Partnership for its work with the Nebraska State Patrol on the iROC Preclearance System.

New Nebraska DMV Service Tracks Driver’s License and ID Deliveries

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:33:43 +0000

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles has launched an online service that tracks the production and mailing status of driver’s licenses and ID cards.

The new service allows customers who have ordered a new license or state ID card to track their card while it is in transit. After applying for a new document, customers will be able to see online when their document has been printed and mailed. Once a document has been mailed, expect it to arrive within 10 days via the U.S. Postal Service.

Nebraska DMV Receives International Award for New Service

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:54:21 +0000

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles received an international award recognizing the department’s Fleet eServices.

The Fleet eServices program is an online service where Nebraska businesses can track and renew their vehicle fleets online. Prior to the program’s launch, businesses would have to track each vehicle individually and renew registrations either by mail or in person, many times at multiple county offices.

Nebraska DMV Reveals New Driver License and ID Card Design

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:58:00 +0000

Nebraska DMV Reveals New Driver License and ID Card Design

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles announced at a press conference Wednesday that it will begin issuing new drivers licenses and state ID cards this month.

Scammers Target Nebraska DMV Customers

Anonymous — Wed, 12 May 2021 19:09:28 +0000

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is aware of illegitimate text messages targeting Nebraskans purporting to be from a DMV office. These unsolicited messages are scams and are not sent by the Nebraska DMV or county treasurers’ offices.

The text messages are often unsolicited messages from unfamiliar phone numbers that claim the recipient either owes, or is owed, a large sum of money to a DMV office. The recipient is then directed to click a link. These links should not be interacted with and the message should be deleted as soon as possible.

Nebraska DMV Launches Test in American Sign Language

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:11:41 +0000

LINCOLN – An American Sign Language version of the Operator’s (Car) License Knowledge Test statewide is now available at the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.

The American Sign Language version of the written test was launched at several pilot locations in November 2020 and deployed statewide in December. The test, available through the Nebraska DMV’s automated testing tablets, features videos of an interpreter signing test questions on screen.

DMV Launched Three New Online Services in 2020

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:41:51 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Nick Gebhart – Public Information Officer

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov nick.gebhart@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 8, 2021

DMV Launched Three New Online Services in 2020

New Odometer Mileage Reporting Requirements Implemented in Nebraska

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:26:25 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Nick Gebhart – Public Information Officer

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov nick.gebhart@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 12, 2021

New Odometer Mileage Reporting Requirements Implemented in Nebraska

New Specialty License Plates Launching in January

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 20:48:05 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Nick Gebhart – Public Information Officer

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov nick.gebhart@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 28, 2020

New Specialty License Plates Launching in January

Nebraska DMV Encourages Use of Online Services

John.Brophy — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:55:43 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Nick Gebhart – Public Information Officer

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov nick.gebhart@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 17, 2020

Nebraska DMV Encourages Use of Online Services

New Online Service for DMV Temporary Driver License

John.Brophy — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:17:55 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director

(402) 471-3900

dmv.info@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 23, 2020

New Online Service for DMV Temporary Driver License

Driver and Vehicle Deadline Approaching

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 13:23:50 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 14, 2020

State DMV Opens Omaha Metro West Location

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:55:50 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 1, 2020

State DMV Opens Omaha Metro West Location

Nebraska DMV Driver Licensing Service Availability

Anonymous — Tue, 26 May 2020 17:50:08 +0000

Contact:
Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager
(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

2019 Nebraska DMV Annual Report

Anonymous — Mon, 04 May 2020 20:35:41 +0000

2019 Nebraska DMV Annual Report

State DMV Postpones Opening of Omaha Service Center

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:15:37 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 30, 2020

State DMV Postpones Opening of Omaha Service Center

Governor's Executive Order & FAQs

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:36:50 +0000

Governor's Executive Order - FAQs

State DMV Helps Flatten The Curve

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:26:33 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 18, 2020

State DMV Helps Flatten The Curve

State DMV Millard Office Closes to Walk-In Traffic

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:12:02 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 17, 2020

State DMV Millard Office Closes to Walk-In Traffic

Nebraskans Ready For Real ID

Anonymous — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:43:47 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 24, 2020

Nebraskans Ready For REAL ID

Nebraska DMV Warns Residents of Scam Phone Calls

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 14:52:20 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 7, 2020

Nebraska DMV Warns Residents to Beware of Scam Phone Calls

Anonymous — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:23 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 30, 2019

VicToRy Launch A Great Success

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:13:11 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 18, 2019

Nebraska DMV Launching Modernized VicToRy System

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:38:36 +0000

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

October 7, 2019

Nebraska DMV Launching Modernized VicToRy System

DMV Team Member Recognized with International Award

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 21:16:26 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 26, 2019

Driver Licensing Office Temporary Adjusted Hours

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:36:32 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 14, 2019

Driver Licensing Office Temporary Adjusted Hours

A Look Inside the New Driver Licensing Office

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:36:06 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 1, 2019

A Look Inside the New Driver Licensing Office

DMV North Omaha Office Now Open

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Jun 2019 20:23:13 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 14, 2019

DMV North Omaha Office Now Open

Delay to Opening of North Omaha Driver Licensing Office

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 18:27:56 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 11, 2019

Delay to Opening of North Omaha Office

New Driver Licensing Office in north Omaha

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:21:58 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2019
New Driver Licensing Office in north Omaha

Online Appointment System

Anonymous — Thu, 30 May 2019 17:42:44 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

Nebraska DMV Expands Customer Experience Pilot

Anonymous — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:35:22 +0000

Contact:
Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager
(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930
rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2019

Nebraska DMV Expands Customer Experience Pilot

Douglas County Treasurer/State Department of Motor Vehicles

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 17:28:11 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 5, 2019

Douglas County Treasurer/State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Service Changes

Extended Opening Hours

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 19:56:27 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 4, 2019

Extended DMV Hours at 75 Locations

New VIN for Utility and Farm Trailers

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:54:30 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 8, 2019

New VIN for Utility and Farm Trailers

Nebraska DMV Receives Seventh Award for Website Redesign

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 17:23:27 +0000

Contact:

Rhonda Lahm – Director Adam Eakin – Project & Information Manager

(402) 471-3900 (402) 471-3930

rhonda.lahm@nebraska.gov adam.eakin@nebraska.gov

Customer Centric Driver License Service Center Opening in Metro Area

Anonymous — Tue, 01 May 2018 18:49:24 +0000

Media Release

Customer Centric Driver License Service Center Opening in Metro Area

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Announces Service Center Location

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:30:51 +0000

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Launches a Newly Organized Innovative Website

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:52:23 +0000

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles is proud to announce the launch of a new customer friendly, clean, efficient, visually pleasing, and mobile-responsive website. The website provides easy navigation with highly scrutinized content organization making it easier than ever for businesses and residents to interact with the agency.

Nebraska DMV Initiates Program to Protect Citizens from Unwarranted Tolling and Parking Notices

ashly — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 22:49:57 +0000

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is announcing proactive steps to protect Nebraska residents from receiving erroneous notices of outstanding tolls and fines from out-of-state government agencies.

The current county specific license plates issued for farm and commercial vehicles contain a numerical sequence which may be the same numerical sequence on more than five different plate types.

Nebraska DMV Announces Launch of Online Change of Address Service

ashly — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 22:49:57 +0000

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles has launched a significant enhancement to an existing online service making it easier for Nebraskans to do business with the State of Nebraska. Holders of Nebraska Driver Licenses and Identifications Cards can now update their address online from their computer, tablet or phone. In two weeks 1,100 drivers have already used the application reflecting unprecedented success.

Nebraska Military Honor License Plates Available Online

ashly — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 22:49:57 +0000

The year 2016 brings another opportunity to recognize military personnel who are currently on active duty or who are Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine or National Guard veterans. Legislative Bill 383 passed by the 2014 Nebraska Legislature authorized the issuance of Military Honor Plates beginning January 2, 2016.

Nebraska Drivers Can Now Receive Text and Email Notifications for Vehicle Renewals

ashly — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:23:49 +0000

Nebraska vehicle owners can now sign up for email and text notifications reminding them to renew their vehicle registrations, eliminating the need for the paper notice.

Launched on December 1, 2008, the online vehicle registration application has allowed more than a million Nebraskans to renew their vehicles online. With the addition of the eNotice application, receiving a notice through a preferred digital device makes renewals more cost efficient and expedient.

Nebraska DMV Combats No.1 Cause of Teen Deaths: Car Crashes

ashly — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Nebraska DMV and The Parent's Supervised Driving Program Celebrate Parents during National Teen Driver Safety Week

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and The Parent's Supervised Driving Program announced today support for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) "5 to Drive" campaign. The campaign encourages parents to talk to their teen drivers about one critical safe driving practice each day during National Teen Driver Safety Week.

Changes to Commercial Driver's License Laws Upcoming July 8

ashly — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:23:49 +0000

Many changes to state laws become effective July 8, 2015, that will impact holders of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) and those applying for and upgrading CDL documents.

Beginning July 8th, all individuals applying for, renewing or upgrading their CDLs will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful status. A list of acceptable documents can be found on the Department of Motor Vehicles website: www.dmv.nebraska .gov. Click on Driver Licensing Services and follow the menu listing for the new requirements.

Nebraska DMV and The Parent's Supervised Driving Program Support Global Youth Traffic Safety Month

ashly — Mon, 04 May 2015 15:23:49 +0000

Thousands of teens and organizations from across the United States will focus on youth traffic safety during Global Youth Traffic Safety Month. The Nebraska DMV and The Parent's Supervised Driving Program support this initiative, which was created in an effort to encourage parental involvement in the teen driving Learner's Permit phase. The Program provides a resource to help parents make sure their teens are fully prepared to drive alone,once they receive their provisional license.