DMV Nebraska · Fees, age, and practice test
Nebraska Permit Test: Cost, Age, and DMV Facts
Sourced procedural facts for Nebraska DMV, plus a free 180-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
How much does the Nebraska permit test cost?
No separate test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $13 total ($8 permit + $5 security fee), covering the knowledge test
- Learner permit / application fee: $13.00 total for an original Learner's Permit (LPD): $8.00 fee + $5.00 security fee
- Knowledge (written) test fee: No separate test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $13 total ($8 permit + $5 security fee), covering the knowledge test
- Initial driver license fee: $29.00 total for an Operator's License (Class O) valid for 5 years: $24.00 fee + $5.00 security fee (under-18 new drivers get a Provisional Operator's Permit instead: $20.00 total)
Source: Nebraska DMV - Licenses and Permits · Last verified 2026-07-06. Our 180-question Nebraska practice test is free and separate from these DMV fees.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old (may apply up to 60 days before the 15th birthday, but permit isn't issued until that birthday)
Knowledge test fee
No separate test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $13 total ($8 permit + $5 security fee), covering the knowledge test
Permit fee
$13.00 total for an original Learner's Permit (LPD): $8.00 fee + $5.00 security fee
Initial license fee
$29.00 total for an Operator's License (Class O) valid for 5 years: $24.00 fee + $5.00 security fee (under-18 new drivers get a Provisional Operator's Permit instead: $20.00 total)
Questions on the knowledge test
25 questions on the Class O written test (applicant can miss 5)
Passing score
80% minimum on all written tests; on the 25-question Class O test that means 20 correct (can miss 5)
Retake wait after failing
No fixed day-count wait specified for the knowledge test, but it cannot be retaken same day; after 3 failed drive tests, applicant is ineligible until completing driver training or holding a permit 90+ days
Supervised driving before road test
50 hours supervised driving (10 at night) certified by parent/guardian/licensed adult 21+, if not completing an approved driver safety course, before Provisional Operator's Permit
Documents to bring
Proof of citizenship/lawful status with name, DOB and identity; two documents proving Nebraska address; Social Security number verification or exemption proof
Find an office / appointment
Find county DMV locations at dmv.nebraska.gov/locations; a Schedule an Appointment link is available online.
REAL ID status
Nebraska has issued REAL ID compliant cards since 2013; all current valid licenses/IDs are REAL ID compliant. Federal deadline already in effect.
Motorcycle license
Class M endorsement minimum age 17 (with 12 months on Provisional Operator's Permit and clean record) or 18 otherwise.
Commercial license (CDL)
Intrastate CDL minimum age 18; interstate CDL requires 21; CDLs issued under 21 expire on the holder's 21st birthday.
Official source: Nebraska DMV - Licenses and Permits
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles site.
How much is the Nebraska permit test?
Nebraska knowledge test fee: No separate test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $13 total ($8 permit + $5 security fee), covering the knowledge test (official source). Permit fee: $13.00 total for an original Learner's Permit (LPD): $8.00 fee + $5.00 security fee (official source).
How many questions are on the Nebraska permit test?
The official Nebraska knowledge test: 25 questions on the Class O written test (applicant can miss 5) (official source). Passing score: 80% minimum on all written tests; on the 25-question Class O test that means 20 correct (can miss 5) (official source).
Nebraska DMV fees at a glance
| Fee | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge test fee | No separate test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $13 total ($8 permit + $5 security fee), covering the knowledge test | source |
| Permit fee | $13.00 total for an original Learner's Permit (LPD): $8.00 fee + $5.00 security fee | source |
| Initial license fee | $29.00 total for an Operator's License (Class O) valid for 5 years: $24.00 fee + $5.00 security fee (under-18 new drivers get a Provisional Operator's Permit instead: $20.00 total) | source |
Studying for it? Take the free Nebraska DMV practice test (180 questions, instant explanations, no signup).
What a Nebraska driver license covers
Initial license fee: $29.00 total for an Operator's License (Class O) valid for 5 years: $24.00 fee + $5.00 security fee (under-18 new drivers get a Provisional Operator's Permit instead: $20.00 total) (official source)
REAL ID status: Nebraska has issued REAL ID compliant cards since 2013; all current valid licenses/IDs are REAL ID compliant. Federal deadline already in effect. (official source)
See a real Nebraska license sample on the official DMV site (Nebraska DMV - Licenses and Permits) →
The gold star marks a REAL ID compliant card. Many states hand you a paper interim license the day you pass and mail the physical card later; the interim paper generally works for driving but not for TSA airport ID. Check the official Nebraska DMV site for exact card timelines.
Getting a license in Nebraska
Getting your first permit
In Nebraska, the minimum permit age is 15 years old (may apply up to 60 days before the 15th birthday, but permit isn't issued until that birthday). When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of citizenship/lawful status with name, DOB and identity; two documents proving Nebraska address; Social Security number verification or exemption proof. Find county DMV locations at dmv.nebraska.gov/locations; a Schedule an Appointment link is available online.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
No separate test fee; the Learner's Permit application fee is $13 total ($8 permit + $5 security fee), covering the knowledge test. If you fail the knowledge test: no fixed day-count wait specified for the knowledge test, but it cannot be retaken same day; after 3 failed drive tests, applicant is ineligible until completing driver training or holding a permit 90+ days. Before the road test, the state requires 50 hours supervised driving (10 at night) certified by parent/guardian/licensed adult 21+, if not completing an approved driver safety course, before Provisional Operator's Permit.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
Nebraska has issued REAL ID compliant cards since 2013; all current valid licenses/IDs are REAL ID compliant. Federal deadline already in effect. For a motorcycle license: class M endorsement minimum age 17 (with 12 months on Provisional Operator's Permit and clean record) or 18 otherwise. For a commercial license (CDL): intrastate CDL minimum age 18; interstate CDL requires 21; CDLs issued under 21 expire on the holder's 21st birthday.
The Nebraska bank has 180 questions across 9 topics
QualitySpace is expanding to Nebraska
We are a California-based independent insurance brokerage working on licensing in more states. We cannot help with Nebraska insurance yet. Leave your email and we will let you know when we can.