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1. Approximately how much will it cost me to license my vehicle?

You can Request a Quote from our Motor Vehicle division It will take approximately one business day to receive your quote.

2. What do I need if I purchased a vehicle from a Private Party?

When a person purchases a vehicle from a private party, they need to have them write out a "Bill of Sale". It can be written or typed but it needs to include the purchaser and sellers names, the Vehicle Identification Number of the vehicle, sale date, and the sale price. The seller then signs and dates the bill of sale. 

The purchaser will then come in to register the vehicle at one our locations They will need to bring the title, bill of sale, and proof of insurance for the newly purchased vehicle. The clerks at our office will then fill out a "Nebraska Sales Tax and Use Form 6" from the information contained on the bill of sale to complete the registration process at that time.

For your convenience, you can utilize our Bill of Sale (PDF) form to help with the process.

3. What if I purchase a vehicle from a Licensed Nebraska Dealer?

If you purchase a vehicle from a Licensed Nebraska Dealer they are required by the State to provide you with a Form 6 so that you can register your vehicle in whatever county you reside. If there is a lien the title is mailed to us and is the only paperwork we receive. Contact our office at 402-441-7497 with the VIN Number to be sure we have received the title.

4. What do I need if I purchased a vehicle from a Dealer not licensed in Nebraska?

If you purchase a vehicle from a Dealer that is not licensed in Nebraska, they will need to provide you with a Purchase Contract on their letterhead or business form. We will then use that form to fill out a Form 6 for you when you come in to register your vehicle. If there is a lien the title is mailed to us and is the only paperwork we receive. Contact our office at 402-441-7497 with VIN Number to be sure we have received the title.

5. Do I need a Form 6? What is Form 6?

A Form 6 is the Nebraska Sales Tax and Use Form. If you purchase something from a Licensed Nebraska Dealer they are required by the State to provide you with this form so that you can register your vehicle in whatever county you reside. If you purchase something from a Dealer that is not licensed in Nebraska, they will need to provide you with a Purchase Contract on their letterhead or business form. We will then use that form to fill out a Form 6 for you when you come in to register your vehicle.

If you purchase a vehicle from a private party sale, the seller will need to provide you with a Bill-of-Sale. They can use our form (PDF) that is available on our website or create their own. The Bill-of-Sale must include the year, make, model and Vehicle Identification Number of the vehicle. It also needs to include the sale date, purchase price of the vehicle and seller's signature. We will then use that form to fill out a Form 6 for you when you come in to register your vehicle.

6. I purchased a new vehicle, does it need to be inspected? If so where?

Only if the vehicle has a Non-Nebraska Title or has a Salvage Branded Title. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office completes vehicle inspections at The Motor Vehicles Services Facility at 625 N 46th Street. There is a $10 fee. Bring your identification, title and bill of sale. (If you plan to license your Vehicle with the DMV at the same time, you will need all other related paperwork including proof of insurance)

Phone: 402-441-8893
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:15pm 

7. I leased a vehicle. What do I need to do to get it registered?

When you lease a new vehicle, the dealership will send us the necessary paperwork to process the Title. Once they have done that, you will need to come to one of our offices to process the registration. You will need to bring in your Lease Agreement, Sales Tax form, and current proof of insurance for that vehicle to complete this process. If you traded in a vehicle or turned in another leased vehicle when you acquired the new one, please bring in the plates and registration from that vehicle so that, if applicable, we can credit back any remaining registration fees you had already paid.

8. I just bought a Minibike/Scooter what do I need to do?

Use the provided documents to assist you:

• Pocket Bike Brochure (PDF)
• What do I do next? (PDF)

9. I plan to switch my plates to my recently purchased vehicle. May I affix my old plates to my new vehicle during the 30 day window?

Yes, you can. Be sure to carry the documents from your old vehicle, as well as the documents from the purchased vehicle in the purchased car.