Nebraska Address & Name Change Guide

By Javier Marín, Editor·Last reviewed September 2026·How we check this

Nebraska law requires drivers to update their license address within 60 days of any move within the state. Name changes after marriage, divorce, or a court order have to be updated promptly so the name on the license matches the name on the underlying identity document. Both updates start with the Nebraska DMV; vehicle registration and title changes are filed separately at the county treasurer.

Address change — driver's license

The fastest way to update an address is online through the Nebraska DMV portal. The driver enters the new address and pays a small administrative fee; the new address is updated in the state record immediately, and a new card is issued only if the driver requests one. Drivers can also update an address in person at any driver licensing office for the same fee.

If the driver's current license already shows the new address (for example, after a recent renewal at the new address), no further action is required — the address is the one printed on the card. Drivers who simply want a new card with the new printed address can request a duplicate license for $13.50.

Address change — vehicle registration

Registration address changes are handled at the county treasurer's office in the new county of residence (or by mail to the prior county treasurer for moves within the same county). The treasurer updates the registration record so that the next renewal notice is mailed to the right address, and so that the annual motor vehicle tax revenue is allocated to the correct school district and county. There is no fee for a routine address update on registration.

Name change — driver's license

A legal name change requires an in-person visit to a Nebraska DMV driver licensing office. Bring:

The current Nebraska driver's license.
Original or certified copy of the document supporting the change — certified marriage certificate, divorce decree showing name restoration, or Nebraska court order.
Proof of Social Security number reflecting the new name (a Social Security card, W-2, or SSA-1099) is required.
Two proofs of Nebraska residency dated within the last 12 months.

The DMV scans the originals and updates the name in the state record. A new license is printed centrally and mailed in 10-20 business days.

Sequence: Social Security first

Always update the name with the Social Security Administration before going to the Nebraska DMV. The DMV's REAL ID compliance system queries SSA to verify the legal name and Social Security number; a mismatch causes the application to be held until the SSA record matches the document the driver brings to the counter. SSA typically updates within 7-10 business days after receiving Form SS-5 at a Social Security office.

Name change — vehicle title

To put a new legal name on a Nebraska vehicle title, file Form 6 (Application for Certificate of Title) at the county treasurer with the existing title and the supporting court order or marriage certificate. The title fee for a name-change re-issuance is the same $10 charged for any title transfer. If a lien is recorded on the title, the lien-holder must consent to the re-issuance.

Federal address rule and voter registration

Updating an address with the Nebraska DMV does not automatically update federal records, voter registration, or vehicle insurance. Drivers should also update:

USPS change-of-address through the postal service.
Nebraska voter registration (offered as part of the DMV address-change process if the driver opts in).
Auto insurance carrier — the address can affect rating territories and premium.
Selective Service registration for males 18-25.

Out-of-state address (residents temporarily away)

Nebraska residents who are temporarily out of state — college students, seasonal workers, deployed military — should not update the license to an out-of-state address. Doing so can be interpreted as a residency change. Instead, drivers should request that mail be forwarded through USPS or use a Nebraska family member's address, leaving the official license address inside Nebraska. Active-duty military members and their dependents enjoy automatic extensions on Nebraska license expiration while stationed elsewhere.

Records check after the change

After an address or name change posts, verify by pulling a current Nebraska driving record through the DMV portal. The record header reflects the current name and address; if the change has not posted within 14 days, contact the Nebraska DMV through the customer service line. Pulling a duplicate vehicle title after a name change may also be a good idea if the original title shows the previous name.