Nebraska · Titles & temp tags

How duplicate titles and 30‑day plates work in Nebraska.

Dealer-focused explanation of Nebraska duplicate title requests via county treasurers and 30‑day plates for non‑resident buyers driving home to title in their own state.

High-level dealer workflow Pairs with official Nebraska references Not legal advice

Duplicate / replacement titles

Nebraska duplicate title overview

Nebraska duplicate titles are issued by county treasurers on behalf of the DMV. There is a dedicated Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title that must be filed when the original has been lost, destroyed, or badly damaged.

Verify the last titled owner and any lienholders by checking Nebraska DMV records.
Have the owner of record complete and sign the Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title.
Submit the application and fee to any Nebraska county treasurer’s office; the duplicate title is mailed to the owner or lienholder of record.
When you accept trades without a negotiable title in hand, document who is responsible for requesting the duplicate and do not promise quick resale until you see the new title issued.

Temporary tags / permits

Nebraska 30‑day non‑resident plates

Nebraska issues 30‑day non‑resident plates that are important when you sell to out-of-state buyers. These plates function as short-term registration so the buyer can drive the vehicle home to title and register it.

30‑day plates require a properly assigned Nebraska title or manufacturer’s statement of origin in the buyer’s name.
They are issued by county officials and include a temporary registration that must be carried in the vehicle.
They are typically used when a non‑resident purchases a vehicle in Nebraska and will title it in another state.

In addition to non‑resident plates, dealers can use in‑transit permits and dealer plates for moving inventory, but you should document which permit you used, when it expires, and how it ties to the underlying deal.