{"state":"Nebraska","code":"NE","slug":"nebraska","questionCount":220,"manual":"Nebraska Driver's Manual","manualUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/sites/dmv.nebraska.gov/files/doc/manuals/engdrivermanual.pdf","examFormat":{"questions":25,"passing":20,"totalQuestions":25,"passingPercent":80},"keyFacts":[{"id":"test-fee","label":"Knowledge test fee","value":"DMV lists the original LPD permit at $13, including its security fee; no separate written-test charge is listed on the permit page.","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/learners-permit","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"}],"documents":{"applicantScope":"First regular Nebraska LPD learner permit for residents age 15 or older, including minors, adults, citizens and lawfully present noncitizens. Testing may begin 60 days before age 15; issuance starts at 15. School permits, transfers, renewals and road tests are outside this checklist.","items":[{"label":"Complete the DMV data/application form","detail":"Provide your full legal name, birth date and Social Security information.","who":"all","group":"application","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/Document%20Verification%20Form%20Color%209Sept24.pdf"},{"label":"Bring one citizenship or lawful-status/identity document","detail":"Use a certified government birth certificate, valid U.S. passport or another listed document. Immigration routes require their supporting documents, not just an isolated form.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/Document%20Verification%20Form%20Color%209Sept24.pdf"},{"label":"Bring documents for every legal name change","detail":"Follow the checklist for certified court, marriage, divorce, adoption or amended-birth evidence.","who":"all","group":"identity","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/Document%20Verification%20Form%20Color%209Sept24.pdf"},{"label":"Noncitizens: bring the additional immigration evidence for your status","detail":"I-94, I-766 and certain REAL-ID holders need a second identity/lawful-status document or I-797/status evidence. USCIS verification may delay issuance.","who":"all","group":"lawful-presence","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/proof-identification-lawful-status-social-security-and-address-verification"},{"label":"Disclose your SSN or show the stated exemption documents","detail":"The number is verified electronically. The permit page specifies valid unexpired I-94/I-94A in a valid foreign passport for exemption.","who":"all","group":"ssn","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/learners-permit"},{"label":"Bring two address proofs from separate issuers","detail":"Show first/last name and current street address; many statements must be within 90 days. Applicants under 21 may use their parent/guardian’s address proofs.","who":"all","group":"residency","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/doc/Document%20Verification%20Form%20Color%209Sept24.pdf"},{"label":"Bring $13 for the original LPD permit","detail":"This includes the $8 document fee and $5 security fee.","who":"all","group":"fee","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/learners-permit"},{"label":"Take the vision and written tests","detail":"Bring corrective lenses if needed.","who":"all","group":"vision","sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/learners-permit"}],"sourceUrl":"https://dmv.nebraska.gov/dl/learners-permit","verifiedAt":"2026-10-05"},"lastReviewed":"2026-10-05","urls":{"hub":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/nebraska","practiceTest":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/nebraska/practice-test","handbook":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/nebraska/handbook","factsJson":"https://qualityspace.com/dmv/states/nebraska/facts.json"}}