How to Get Your MVR in Nebraska
Nebraska driving records are issued by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Order yours directly from the state for $15.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Nebraska Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Record (online copy) | full-history | No | $15.00 | ✓ |
| Driver Record (mail/in-person copy) | full-history | No | $15.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official NE ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate (view on purchase)
- Go to the Nebraska.gov Driver Record search at nebraska.gov/dmv/dlrcc/index.cgi
- Enter the driver's name plus date of birth or Nebraska license number and certify a permissible (exempted) use
- Pay $15.00 per record by credit card or electronic check
- View and print the record immediately after purchase
Order by Mail
Form: Application for Copy of Driving Record (multiple-record version available) (download)
- Download the Application for Copy of Driving Record from the DMV records page
- Complete it with the driver's name plus DOB or license number, state the exempted use, and have the signature notarized (Box 1 for yourself, Box 2 if authorized by the record holder)
- Enclose $15.00 per record and a self-addressed stamped envelope
- Mail to the DMV address printed on the form
- Receive the record by return mail
Mail to: Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver and Vehicle Records Division, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE (use the address printed on the application form)
Turnaround: Not published; allow 1-2 weeks
Order In Person
Form: Application for Copy of Driving Record (download)
- Complete the Application for Copy of Driving Record
- Bring it with proof of identification to the State Office Building in Lincoln
- Pay the $15.00 fee
- Receive the record during your visit
Mail to: Nebraska State Office Building, 1st Floor, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68508
Turnaround: Same day
Good to Know — Nebraska Quirks
One record product at $15.00 — Nebraska does not sell 3/5/10-year tiers; the record reflects the DMV's retention (about 16 years, longer if convictions or withdrawals exist). Requests require a DPPA exempted-use attestation, and mailed applications must be notarized. CDL medical certification and self-certification data is NOT included on the online record — request it by mail or in person. Certified copies: ask the Records Division when ordering by mail.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Nebraska record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Nebraska driving record cost?
- $15.00 per record, whether ordered online, by mail, or in person at the DMV in Lincoln. Online payment is by credit card or electronic check.
- How many years does the Nebraska driver record show?
- Nebraska issues one full record based on its retention schedule — roughly 16 years, and longer when convictions or administrative withdrawals remain active. There is no 3- or 5-year short version.
- Can a CDL driver get medical certificate data on the online record?
- No. CDL medical and self-certification information is excluded from the online system — order by mail or in person to get it, which matters for FMCSA driver qualification files.
- Does the Nebraska record work for a DQ file?
- Yes — it is the official state-issued driver record and satisfies 49 CFR 391.23. Employers must certify a DPPA exempted use when requesting it.
- How do insurance agencies pull Nebraska MVRs in volume?
- Through the Nebraska.gov Subscriber Portal and the Online Driver License Record Administration system, which give approved businesses electronic access at $15.00 per record. Call 402-471-3918 to enroll.