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FAQ - Driver Licensing

The document summarizes the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles' policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points include: drive tests and temporary licenses are suspended; existing licenses remain valid and can be renewed online; CDLs can also be renewed online; and licensing offices have modified operations but can provide some services like permits and licenses. Law enforcement will accept expired licenses until 60 days after the national emergency ends.
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FAQ - Driver Licensing

The document summarizes the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles' policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points include: drive tests and temporary licenses are suspended; existing licenses remain valid and can be renewed online; CDLs can also be renewed online; and licensing offices have modified operations but can provide some services like permits and licenses. Law enforcement will accept expired licenses until 60 days after the national emergency ends.
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Driver Licensing FAQ on Gov.

Ricketts Executive Order on DMV Requirements

• What if I need a drive test to obtain my permit or license?


o Unfortunately, no driver licensing offices are administering drive tests during this
time. You will have to wait to obtain your document until normal operations
resume.

• Will I get a temporary license if I renew online?


o No, but whereas previously you could go to your local County Treasurer’s office to
obtain one, we are asking our customers to refrain from doing so.

• What if law enforcement stops me and I don’t have my temporary license?


o Law enforcement have a method of checking the status of your license against the
DMV database.
o We are communicating with law enforcement partners to make sure they are aware
of these changes.

• Will I still get my renewed license in the mail?


o Yes, production and mailing of driver licenses is continuing at this time.

• Do I have to wait until after the executive order is lifted to renew my license?
o No, you can renew your driver license up to 90 days before it expires.

• What if I need to fly, or travel out of state?


o Your driver’s license or state ID remains valid, although we would recommend
carrying a copy of the Governor’s executive order when traveling.
o TSA have advised they will accept for identification purposes, credentials which
expired on or after March 1. TSA will accept expired driver’s licenses a year after
the expiration date, plus 60 days after the duration of the COVID-19 national
emergency.

• Do I need to have my picture taken again if I renew online?


o No, you can renew online and the picture from your previous license will be used.
• Can I get a new CDL?
o While testing is not being conducted by State DMV team members, 3rd party testers
may still be operating at this time.
o Written testing and issuance may be completed at a County Treasurer location or
any of our driver licensing offices.
o Law enforcement have a method of checking the status of your license against the
DMV database.
o We are communicating with law enforcement partners to make sure they are aware
of these changes.

• Can I renew my CDL online?


o Yes, most CDL holders can renew their license online.

• If I have completed my CDL testing with a third party, am I still able to get my CDL?
o Yes, you can complete this process a County Treasurer location or any of our
driver licensing offices.
o Law enforcement have a method of checking the status of your license against the
DMV database.
o We are communicating with law enforcement partners to make sure they are aware
of these changes.

• What if I am new to the state don’t hold a Nebraska license?


o You may be able to obtain a new driver’s license by visiting one of our offices;
however, we would encourage you to wait until after the executive order has been
lifted.

• What if I have taken a driver safety course and need to obtain a School Permit or
Provisional Operator’s Permit?
o If you are 15-18 years old and have passed a driver safety course at an approved
driver training school, you are able to apply for your Provisional Operator’s Permit
(POP) or School Permit (SCP) online.

• Can I move from a School Permit to a Provisional Operator’s Permit to a full license (Class
O) online?
o Yes, you can complete this entire process online.

• What if I need to obtain a Learner’s Permit?


o A written test needs to be completed in order to obtain a Learner’s Permit. This
can be completed at any of our driver licensing offices.

• What if I have taken a driver safety course, but my school hasn’t uploaded my drive test
results?
o The Department requires a copy of your testing results before a permit or license
can be issued.
o Please contact your driver training school to determine if/when they will upload
your results.

• What if I need to rent a car?


o Your Nebraska driver’s license is still valid while the executive order is in effect.
o You may want to contact the rental car company to make sure they are aware of
the order and carry a copy of the order if you will be traveling out of state.

• What if I need my ID for a bar, restaurant, or grocery store?


o Your existing driver’s license or state identification card is still valid until 30 days
after the executive order has been lifted.

• Does the executive order apply to lawful status license holders?


o Your existing driver’s license or state identification card is still valid until 30 days
after the executive order has been lifted.
o You may be able visit an office that is open so that a verification check of your
USCIS document(s), which requires visual inspection, before any licensing or
State ID Card documents can be issued.

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