Last verified: 23/09/2026
Nebraska at a glance
This guide explains Driver's License requirements in Nebraska, including eligibility, documents, application steps, testing, fees and renewal.
Eligibility & Age Rules
<p>Nebraska’s graduated system uses an LPD, then a POP, before the regular Class O license. A POP applicant generally must have held a qualifying permit for at least 6 months, have fewer than 3 points on the driving record, and be at least 16. A regular license is available after the POP period and age requirement.</p>
Costs, timing and validity
Learner's Permit (LPD): 15. Provisional Operator's Permit (POP): 16. A regular Class O operator's license can generally be issued at 17 after the POP requirements are met.
A Class O license valid for 5 years is $28.50. Shorter age-based terms have lower prorated fees. The LPD is $12.50 and the POP is $19.50.
A standard Class O renewal is generally $28.50 for a 5-year term, with shorter terms priced according to the remaining validity period and applicant age.
A standard Class O license is generally valid for 5 years. A license issued before age 21 has an age-based expiration; after age 21, standard 5-year renewal periods apply.
Documents and information to prepare
Use the official checklist linked on this page as the final authority. The items below describe the information this state commonly expects for this credential.
Initial Class O applicants need one primary identification document and two documents verifying Nebraska residential address. Additional documents may be required for Social Security number, lawful status, name changes or REAL ID.
How to apply
Apply through a Nebraska driver licensing office or an eligible online service.
Bring the required identity and address documents, complete the required vision, written and driving tests, pay the applicable fee, and complete the graduated requirements if under 18.
Testing, Training & Restrictions
<p>Initial applicants complete a vision test and the written and drive tests required for the credential. New residents surrendering a valid out-of-state license generally take a vision test; the drive test may be required at the discretion of licensing staff. A vehicle meeting DMV safety requirements is required for a drive test.</p>
Renewal and ongoing requirements
<p>Eligible Class O drivers can renew online or at a driver licensing office. Drivers turning 21 have a shorter renewal window before the birthday. Out-of-state residents, military members and applicants with expired credentials have separate renewal procedures.</p>
Processing time
The DMV issues a temporary document after an eligible transaction while the permanent credential is produced. Applicants can check the status of a driver's license or temporary document through Nebraska DMV services.