(9) Buffalo County (Kearney)

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You can obtain a driver's license in any Nebraska DMV driver licensing office.
Vehicle titles and registrations are issued in the county where you reside.

County Treasurer

Contact the County Treasurer office in regards to:

Vehicle Titles
Vehicle Registration
License Plates
Vehicle Permits

Brenda R. Rohrich
Buffalo County Treasurer
1512 Central Avenue
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848
(308) 236-1259

Driver Licensing Office

Contact the Driver Licensing office in regards to:

Driver License
Driver Permits
ID Cards
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

321 Central Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 236-1248
Monday through Friday

8:00 - 4:30

No drive tests will be administered from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, or after 3:45 PM

The Driver Licensing office at this location may be closed due to inclement weather, staff shortages, or other unforeseen complications. Please check for office closures by clicking this link; Office Closures.

CDL Skills Tests given at this location and require appointment.

Please call 402-471-7983 for CDL Skills Test appointment information.

Driver Licensing Office Closings

The County Treasurer offices, which issue vehicle titles and registrations, may follow a different closing schedule, please check with the County Treasurer for their closing information.

Wednesday, 1/1/25 12:00am
ALL DRIVER'S LICENSING OFFICES AND THE NEBRASKA STATE OFFICE BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF NEW YEAR'S DAY (2025).
Monday, 1/20/25 (All day) (All day)
ALL DRIVER'S LICENSING OFFICES AND THE NEBRASKA STATE OFFICE BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY.
Monday, 2/17/25 (All day) (All day)
ALL DRIVER'S LICENSING OFFICES AND THE NEBRASKA STATE OFFICE BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT'S DAY.