Driver's License (Class O)An Operator's License (Class O) Driver's License authorizes a license holder to operate any motor vehicle, including a moped, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and autocycle, except a motorcycle and commercial motor vehicle.
Who Must Have a Nebraska License?
- Any Nebraska resident who operates a motor vehicle on the streets and highways of Nebraska must have a license.
- Any new resident with a valid license from another state must obtain a Nebraska license within 30 days.
When applying for your initial Class O Driver's License you must bring the following documentation to the DMV:
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Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Status, containing Name and Date of Birth, and Identity.
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Principal Address in Nebraska (at least two documents are required).
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Applicants must disclose their valid social security number which can be verified through the Social Security Administration or show proof of exemption from the requirement by presenting a valid, unexpired Record of Arrival and Departure in a valid foreign passport (I-94 or I-94A).
- See a full list of Document Verification Requirements acceptable items.
See Renewals if you are renewing your Class O License.
Minimum Age
17
Testing
All applicants for a Class O license that fail three successive drive tests will not be eligible to reapply until they:
- Show proof of successful completion of a DMV approved driver training course that includes at least six hours of classroom and six hours behind the wheel training, or
- Have held a LPD for at least 90 days.
Individuals under 18:
- Who have held a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) for at least 12 months and who have not accumulated three or more points on their driving records during the previous 12 month period are eligible for an operator’s license. Since the written and drive tests are waived – they are eligible to obtain the license online or by applying at any driver licensing office.
- New residents surrendering a valid out-of-state license must meet POP requirements.
Individuals over 18:
- Who holds a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) and waits until they are between 18-21 years of age to apply for an operator’s license, the written and drive tests will be waived. These individuals are eligible to obtain the license online or by applying at any driver licensing office.
- Applying for a first time license, who have never held a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) are required to take vision, written and drive tests. Written test will be waived for individuals who have been issued a learner’s permit (LPD) that is valid or expired for no more than one year.
- If a person is unable to surrender the out-of-state License or the license is more than a year expired both written and driving tests are required. Only the written test is required when the license is less than a year expired.
Operator's License (Class O) Fees
| Type of Document | Fee | Security Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valid for 5 years | $24.00 | $5.00 | $29.00 |
| Valid for more than 3 years but not more than 4 years* | $19.00 | $5.00 | $24.00 |
| Valid for more than 2 years but not more than 3 years* | $14.00 | $5.00 | $19.00 |
| Valid for more than 1 year but not more than 2 years* | $10.00 | $5.00 | $15.00 |
| Valid for 1 year or less* | $5.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Bioptic or telescopic lens restriction: | |||
| Valid for more than 1 year but not more than 2 years | $10.00 | $5.00 | $15.00 |
| Valid for 1 year or less | $5.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Replacement | $11.00 | $5.00 | $16.00 |
| Change of class, endorsement or restriction | $5.00 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
*Licenses, permits and state identification cards must be issued for a full 5 year period unless:
- license, permit or ID card was issued to an individual who is not yet 21 years of age, but will be 21 years of age less than 5 years from the date of issuance resulting in the license, permit or ID card being valid for less than the full 5 year period;
- license or permit has a bioptic or telescoptic restriction (renewal is required yearly);
- CDL holder with Hazardous Material endorsement (expiration date is based on date of Security Threat Assessment);
- the applicant is presenting a USCIS document (the expiration of the Nebraska document will be tied to the expiration date of the USCIS document);
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