If you live in Nebraska, you can renew your driver’s license for five years by applying online, by mail, or in person at any Driver Licensing Location. Pay the $28.50 fee. You should find your new license in the mail within 20 days.

Renewing your driver’s license might be a pain, but it beats being fined or serving jail time for

driving with an expired license

. The Nebraska Driver Licensing Services has several ways to complete the renewal process.

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When to renew your driver’s license in Nebraska

It’s best to complete the process before the expiration date of your driver’s license. It’s in the top right corner of your license, labeled “EXP.”

Nebraska driver’s licenses

expire every five years on the individual’s birthday, but if you’re under 21, your license will expire on your 21st birthday.

You should receive a renewal notice postcard from the State Department of Motor Vehicles 30 days before the expiration date of your current driver’s license. If you want to get the ball rolling yourself, know that individuals 21 and over may renew up to 90 days before their birthday, while those under 21 may apply for renewal up to 60 days prior to turning 21.

Of course, if you haven’t updated your address with the Nebraska Driver Licensing Services (i.e., it doesn’t match the address on your license), you probably won’t receive the renewal notice. It’s best to keep things up to date with your local DMV.

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How to renew your driver’s license in Nebraska

If you want to renew your Nebraska driver’s license, you have the choice to complete the process online, by mail, or in person.

Renew your license online

If your name and physical description have not changed since your last renewal, and your license expires before you turn 72 years old, you’re eligible to

renew online

. Note that you can’t change your name online when you renew because it requires the DMV to verify your ID in person. If you need a name change, scroll down to see the in-person renewal requirements.

The standard renewal fee is $28.50, but if your license cannot be renewed for the standard five years (like underage drivers whose licenses will expire automatically on their 21st birthday), you’ll be given a discount.

Renew your license by mail

Renewals by mail can only be completed if the license holder is either out of state or serving in the military during their renewal period. If you know you’ll be absent and want to renew early, contact the Driver Licensing Services at 402-471-3861 for further details.

To renew your license while you’re out of state during the renewal period:

Complete the

DMV Operators License Out of State Renewal

form

Complete the

Statement of Vision

form

Include a copy of your valid Nebraska driver’s license or Nebraska-approved ID, plus two forms of

address verification

Include the out-of-state address, telephone number, and/or fax number where you’ll be staying for the duration of the renewal period

You can then fax the information to 402-471-4020 or mail it to:

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

PO Box 94726

Lincoln, NE 68509

Once the DMV receives your renewal application, they will return an issuance certificate to your out-of-state address, which you’ll need to sign and remit (along with the fee) to the same address as above.

You can secure

Military Exemption

from the driver’s license renewal process or renew early when you know you’ll be stationed outside the state during your renewal period, follow the instructions on the

DMV web page

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Renew your license in person

First, you’ll need to find your closest

Driver Licensing Location

and review their opening hours. Before you head out, make sure you have:

The license renewal notice postcard you received in the mail (optional)

A completed

Operator’s License-ID

Commercial Driver’s License

form (you’ll also be given a chance to fill one out at the licensing office)

Proof of identification: one that

includes your name and date of birth

and, if you’ve moved or haven’t verified your address before, two that

include your address

Special documentation (if you’re renewing a

Commercial Driver’s License

)

$28.50 for the licensing fee (in cash, if possible; some locations do not accept checks, and others do not accept credit cards)

Once at the DMV, you’ll need to present your documents, pass a vision test (administered on-site), and pay the fee. You’ll then receive a 30-day receipt, which functions as a temporary license to show you still have driving privileges while you wait for your license to arrive in the mail.

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How long does it take to renew a Nebraska driver’s license?

Whether you apply online, by mail, or in person, you should receive your new driver’s license in the mail within 20 business days. If more than 20 days pass and your mailbox is still empty, contact Driver Licensing Services at 402-471-3861.

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FAQs

Is there a grace period for Nebraska driver's license renewal?

No, there’s no grace period mentioned on the Nebraska State Department of Motor Vehicles website.

Can I renew my Nebraska driver’s license online?

Yes! As long as you haven’t changed your name or general physical appearance since your last renewal (and you aren’t turning older than 72), you can renew your Nebraska driver’s license online

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