Transferring a Car Title in Nebraska
Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in Nebraska when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.
Short answer: Titles are issued by County Treasurer offices. Everyone named on the title must sign the seller's section, liens must be released, and the seller completes the odometer certification and gives the buyer a bill of sale or Nebraska Department of Revenue Form 6. Nebraska DMV, Transfer of Ownership
| Transferring a car title | Titles are issued by County Treasurer offices. Everyone named on the title must sign the seller's section, liens must be released, and the seller completes the odometer certification and gives the buyer a bill of sale or Nebraska Department of Revenue Form 6. The buyer's name, address and signature must be filled in at the time of purchase; an "open title" is illegal and will be confiscated. The buyer must obtain a certificate of title within 30 days of purchase by presenting an Application for Certificate of Title and the $10 title fee to a County Treasurer. |
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| Registering after you move | New residents with a valid license from another state must get a Nebraska driver's license within 30 days. Vehicles must be titled and registered within 30 days after arriving in Nebraska, at the County Motor Vehicle Office where you reside, with your current title, an Application for Certificate of Title, original proof of insurance, your latest registration and fees. The first step is a vehicle inspection (a sheriff's inspection for out-of-state titles); the title fee is $10. License: https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/new-nebraska-resident-drivers-licensing |
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FAQ
How do you transfer a car title in Nebraska?
Titles are issued by County Treasurer offices. Everyone named on the title must sign the seller's section, liens must be released, and the seller completes the odometer certification and gives the buyer a bill of sale or Nebraska Department of Revenue Form 6. The buyer's name, address and signature must be filled in at the time of purchase; an "open title" is illegal and will be confiscated. The buyer must obtain a certificate of title within 30 days of purchase by presenting an Application for Certificate of Title and the $10 title fee to a County Treasurer.
How long do you have to register your car after moving to Nebraska?
New residents with a valid license from another state must get a Nebraska driver's license within 30 days. Vehicles must be titled and registered within 30 days after arriving in Nebraska, at the County Motor Vehicle Office where you reside, with your current title, an Application for Certificate of Title, original proof of insurance, your latest registration and fees. The first step is a vehicle inspection (a sheriff's inspection for out-of-state titles); the title fee is $10.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.