driver’s license, you must be at least 17 years old and provide proof of citizenship, proof of address, and your Social Security number. You’ll also need to pass vision, written, and driving tests.

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What are the requirements for a driver’s license in Nebraska?

For most drivers who are under 18, there’s a three-step process you need to follow to get your driver’s license:

First, you’ll have to get your

learner’s permit

After having your learner’s permit for at least six months, you’ll get a

provisional operator’s permit

Finally, after holding your provisional operator’s permit for a year, you can get your fully-fledged

driver’s license

Here’s a list of the documents you’ll need when you apply for a driver’s license:

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or lawful status: A U.S. passport or birth certificate works well here.

Proof of address: Two of the following—a bank statement, pay stub, vehicle registration, envelope addressed to you, blank check, etc.

You also must disclose your Social Security number.

For a complete rundown of the documents you can use, check out

this chart

from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

What are the requirements for out-of-state drivers?

If you just moved to Nebraska, you’ll need to provide proof of citizenship and address, pass a vision test, and surrender your out-of-state driving license. You’ll also have to pay a small fee of $26.50.

We’ve got good news, though, for college students—if you’re attending school in Nebraska but your home is in another state, you don’t have to get a Nebraska license!

What are the requirements for young drivers?

If you’re itching to get your Nebraska driver’s license and you’re under 18, you’ll have to follow this three-step process to get your license as soon as possible: get a learner’s permit, then a provisional operator’s permit, and finally your driver’s license.

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How to get a driver’s license in Nebraska

Before we get into the three-step process, we’ll run through the three tests you need to pass to get a Nebraska driver’s license, no matter how old you are.

Vision test

To pass the Nebraska vision test, you need to have 20/40 vision or better.

Written exam

The written test in Nebraska is pretty straightforward—there are 25 questions and you need to get 20 or more (80%) correct to pass. The

Nebraska Driver’s Manual

is a great resource to prepare for the test.

If your reaction to that 88-page PDF is a big “nope!”, don’t worry about it. There are plenty of online materials that make studying easier, as well as

this practice test

from the Nebraska DMV.

Road test

Before we get into the meat of the driving test, you should double-check that your car is up to snuff for the test. Make sure that your car:

Is registered and insured (bring proof of these to your test)

Has a working speedometer and seat belts

Is functioning well (headlights, signals, mirrors, and tires all in working order)

Is clean (at the very least, to make a good impression on your instructor!)

Before the test, we encourage you to practice:

Crossing intersections correctly

Accelerating and braking smoothly

Changing lanes properly

Obeying traffic signs and signals

Backing up correctly

When it’s finally time for the test, don’t sweat it! Just relax and do your best—before you know it, you’ll have that license you’ve always wanted.

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Now that we’ve given you the testing basics, it’s time to take a look at the three-step process, from a learner’s permit to a full-on driver’s license.

Learner’s permit

The earliest you can apply for a permit is 60 days before you turn 15. You’ll have to tackle a written test and vision exam. When you’re driving with your permit, you must have a passenger who is older than 21 in the seat beside you and you must be wearing your seatbelt!

Once you’ve had your permit for six months and have driven for at least 50 hours (including 10 hours of night driving), you can fill out the

50-hour certification form

and move to the next step.

Provisional operator’s permit

As long as you’ve got your 50-hour certification or have completed an

approved driver safety course

, you can apply for your POP.

Most likely, you’ll have to take a vision and driving exam. As long as you have your learner’s permit, your written exam will be waived. For drivers who completed a state-approved driving course, the written and driving tests will be waived.

For a detailed rundown of POP testing requirements, check out the DMV’s

provisional operator’s permit page.

Full-privilege driver’s license

After you’ve had your POP for a year (without getting three or more points on your driving record), congratulations—it’s driver’s license time! You can

get your license online

or apply at a

driver’s licensing office

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FAQs

What documents do I need for a Nebraska driver’s license?

For your Nebraska driver’s license, you’ll need proof of U.S. citizenship (a passport, birth certificate, etc.) and proof of a Nebraska address (a pay stub, bank statement, piece of mail, etc.). You’ll also have to disclose your Social Security number.

How much does it cost to get a Nebraska driver’s license?

A Nebraska license that is valid for five years will cost $28.50. Licenses that are valid for a shorter time period follow this pricing structure: valid for three years ($23.50), valid for two years ($18.50), valid for one year ($14.50), valid for less than one year ($9.50).

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