Selling a car in Nebraska: the paperwork
| Nebraska seller rules at a glance | What applies |
|---|---|
| License plates | Seller removes and keeps them |
| Report the sale | Report Sale of Vehicle (Notice of Transfer), online |
| Duplicate title | Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title; $14 |
| Bill of sale | Required |
| Junk without a title | Title required |
Title questions, duplicate titles and release of liability forms are handled by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Compare these rules with other states on our seller rules by state page. After the sale, cancel your insurance once the car is gone. Our after-sale checklist covers each step.
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Where we pick up in Nebraska
We buy cars in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island and Kearney, and in every other town in Nebraska a tow truck can reach. Pickup is free wherever the car is, from a city driveway to a farm lot, and you're paid before it's loaded.
How it works in Nebraska
Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.
Pick a pickup time
Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Nebraska, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Get paid on the spot
The driver checks the car and pays you. Then you sign the title, hand over the keys and the car is loaded.
Nebraska car selling questions
Do I need a title to sell my car in Nebraska?
For a titled vehicle, yes: the title is how ownership passes to the buyer. To replace a lost Nebraska title, apply to the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles with Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title. The fee is $14.
Can I junk a car without a title in Nebraska?
No. Every owner of record must sign the title over to 'JUNK' and surrender it (Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-169); if the title is lost, Nebraska DMV says the owner must first get a duplicate title. To replace a lost Nebraska title, apply to the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles with Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title. The fee is $14.
Do I keep my license plates when I sell a car in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Registration expires at sale. Seller may reassign plates to another vehicle within 30 days or return them to the county for a refund.
How do I tell the Nebraska DMV that I sold my car?
File the Report Sale of Vehicle (Notice of Transfer) with the state after the sale, and you can file it online. It records that the car is no longer yours. Filing it protects you from tickets, tolls and liability for anything that happens after the car leaves.
Is pickup really free everywhere in Nebraska?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Nebraska a tow truck can reach, and nothing is deducted from your offer for it.
Sources
- Nebraska Statute 60-364: Registration expires on transfer
- Nebraska Statute 60-395: Plate return, refund, and reassignment
- Nebraska DMV: Registration Refunds and Credits
- Nebraska DMV: Online Services (Report Sale of Vehicle)
- Nebraska DMV: Transfer of Ownership
- Nebraska DMV: Bill of Sale form
- Nebraska DMV: Duplicate Certificate of Title
- Nebraska DMV: County Treasurer's Titling Manual (title and notary chart)
- Nebraska DMV, Junked Title
- Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-169, Junk vehicle; certificate of title; surrender (Nebraska Legislature)
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.