Rhonda Lahm, Julie Maaske, Director Deputy Director NEBRASKA COUNTY TREASURER’S MANUAL R E G I S T R A T I O N Provided by Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Driver and Vehicle Records Division 301 Centennial Mall South P.O. Box 94789 Lincoln, NE 68509-4789 www.dmv.nebraska.gov Help Desk (402) 471-3918 Toll Free (800) 972-6299 Fax Number (402) 471-8694 Betty Johnson, Administrator Deb Sabata Program Manager Cindy Incontro, Sandy Wood, Business Applications Support Administrative Assistant Technician Supervisor TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Definitions Definitions............................................................................................................ 1-1 Chapter 2 - Registrations Motor Vehicles Exempt from Registration .......................................................... 2-1 Registration - Vehicle .......................................................................................... 2-2 Registration - Boat ............................................................................................... 2-4 Proof of Financial Responsibility ........................................................................ 2-5 Nebraska Insurance Database .............................................................................. 2-9 Registration Renewal ......................................................................................... 2-11 Registration Procedure – Owner Retains Salvage ............................................. 2-13 Passenger............................................................................................................ 2-15 Leased Vehicles ................................................................................................. 2-16 Multiple Vehicle Registration ............................................................................ 2-17 Commercial Motor Vehicles .............................................................................. 2-19 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) ...................................................................... 2-23 IRP/County Registration .................................................................................... 2-29 Farm Truck......................................................................................................... 2-30 Double Plating ................................................................................................... 2-32 Truck Safety Registration Declaration ............................................................... 2-33 Bus ..................................................................................................................... 2-34 Recreational Vehicle .......................................................................................... 2-37 Local Trucks ...................................................................................................... 2-39 Special Mobile Equipment Plate (SME) ............................................................ 2-41 Soil and Water Conservation Plates (A-Plate) ................................................... 2-43 Government Vehicles......................................................................................... 2-45 Snowmobiles ...................................................................................................... 2-47 Lost Registrations .............................................................................................. 2-50 Lost Plates .......................................................................................................... 2-51 Cancelling a Registration ................................................................................... 2-52 Registration Reprints, Changes, and Corrections .............................................. 2-53 Low Speed Vehicles .......................................................................................... 2-56 Minitrucks .......................................................................................................... 2-57 Motor Vehicle and Boat Registration Renewal Notice ...................................... 2-58 Online License Plate Renewal ........................................................................... 2-63 Online Proof of Insurance .................................................................................. 2-84 Autocycles.......................................................................................................... 2-93 QAS Pro Address Verification........................................................................... 2-94 Chapter 3 - Trailers Cabin Trailers....................................................................................................... 3-1 Commercial Trailers ............................................................................................ 3-2 Farm Trailers ........................................................................................................ 3-3 Fertilizer Trailers ................................................................................................. 3-5 Pole and Cable Reel Trailers ................................................................................ 3-6 Utility Trailers ...................................................................................................... 3-7 Towing ................................................................................................................. 3-9 Self-Propelled Tow Dollies................................................................................ 3-11 Chapter 4 – Non-Resident Non-Resident 30 Day Plates ................................................................................ 4-1 Non-Resident Military Personnel ........................................................................ 4-5 Non-Resident Passenger Vehicles ....................................................................... 4-7 Non-Resident Students......................................................................................... 4-8 Non-Resident Trucks, Buses, and Trailers .......................................................... 4-9 Chapter 5 – Fees Registration Fees .................................................................................................. 5-1 Fees in Addition to Registration Fees .................................................................. 5-2 Motor Vehicle Fee ............................................................................................... 5-3 Motor Vehicle/Alternative Fuel Tax .................................................................... 5-4 Postage and Handling .......................................................................................... 5-5 Chapter 6 – Taxes Refunds and Credits ............................................................................................. 6-1 Motor Vehicle Tax ............................................................................................... 6-5 Motor Vehicle Tax Calculation Table ................................................................. 6-7 Motor Vehicle Fee Calculation Table .................................................................. 6-9 Disabled Motor Vehicle Tax Credit ................................................................... 6-10 Storage and Non-Use ......................................................................................... 6-11 Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption for Organizations ............................................. 6-14 Motor Vehicle Tax Credit for Disabled American Veterans ............................. 6-16 Motor Vehicle Tax Credit for Native Americans .............................................. 6-18 Chapter 7 - Dealers Dealer and Personal Use Dealer Plates ................................................................ 7-1 In-Transits ............................................................................................................ 7-6 Dealer Directives ................................................................................................. 7-7 Chapter 8 - Permits Camper Unit Permits............................................................................................ 8-1 Non-Resident Carnival Operator Permit .............................................................. 8-4 Farm Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer Permit ............................................................ 8-6 Grail Hauling Permit ............................................................................................ 8-8 Handicap Parking Permit ................................................................................... 8-10 Local Moving Permit ......................................................................................... 8-14 Livestock Forage Permit .................................................................................... 8-15 Temporary Demonstration Permit ..................................................................... 8-16 Chapter 9 – License Plates License Plates....................................................................................................... 9-1 Tax Exempt Plates ............................................................................................... 9-2 Handicap License Plates ...................................................................................... 9-4 Historical/Vintage License Plates ........................................................................ 9-6 Specialty Plate Overview ................................................................................... 9-10 Applying for Specialty Plates