Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN):
The manufacturer’s Vehicle Identification Number is required on all motor vehicles 1949 and
after and for all Ford vehicles manufactured after March 31, 1932. For motor vehicles
manufactured before 1949 and Ford vehicles prior to March 31, 1932, the motor number (die
stamped on the motor block) is required.
The Department of Motor Vehicles issues Assigned ID’s for the following:
• Assembled Vehicles
• Assembled Classic Vehicles
• Replacement VIN (for vehicles where the VIN has been destroyed, obliterated or is
missing)
• Homemade trailers
Apply for an Assigned ID Number
You must submit the following:
• An Application for Assigned ID Number, completed in full. The name on the application
must match the name on the Sheriff’s Inspection and the address of the applicant must
be a Nebraska address;
• A Sheriff’s Inspection must accompany the application for all motor vehicles, including
motorcycles and trailers. Motorboats are exempt from Sheriff’s Inspection;
• Photocopies of all documents proving ownership of the motor vehicle or motorboat
(additional information or documentation may be required);
• $20.00 fee.
Allow 2-3 weeks for Replacement VIN plates to arrive. Allow at least 2 weeks for new VIN plates
to arrive. Allow 2-3 weeks for HIN plates to arrive.
After the application has been approved, an order is sent to the manufacturer for the VIN or
HIN plate. When our office receives the completed plates, they are processed in the following
manner:
The plates are mailed directly to the name on the Assigned ID Number application, along with
instructions for the appropriate placement of the VIN plate on the motor vehicle or the HIN
plate on the boat and an Affidavit that must be signed and presented to the
CountyTreasurer attesting to the fact that the VIN or HIN plate has been affixed to the motor
vehicle or motorboat in the required manner. The Affidavit must be signed and returned to the
County Treasurer before any Certificate of Title can be issued.
Assembled Motor Vehicle
An Assembled Vehicle is a vehicle originally manufactured or assembled less than 30 years prior
to application for a certificate of title and which is materially altered from its construction by
the removal, addition or substitution of new or used major component parts unless such major
component parts were replaced under warranty by the original manufacturer of the vehicle.
A major component part is defined as one of the following §60-2601:
• Engine (Motor) - with or without accessories
• Transmission
• Nose - the portion of the body from the front to the firewall when acquired or
transferred as a complete unit (§60-125)
• Frame - the portion of a vehicle upon which other components are affixed, such as the
engine, body or transmission (§60-116)
• Body - the portion of a vehicle determining its shape and appearance and is attached to
the frame but does not include the box or bed for a truck (§60-105)
• Rear Clip – means two or more of the following, all dismantled from the same vehicle:
(§60-128)
1. a quarter panel or fender;
2. floor panel assembly;
3. trunk lid or gate.
• Cowl – means the portion of the vehicle house the firewall, windshield and instrument
panel.
Once the vehicle has been completely assembled a Vehicle Inspection and an Assigned ID
Number is required prior to issuance of a title. The vehicle and the required supporting
documentation (see below) must be presented to the local County Sheriff for an inspection
which includes an examination of the vehicle, notation of the current odometer reading and a
comparison of the VINs. To pass inspection, the VIN on the title must be found on the vehicle.
The fee for the Sheriff’s Inspection is $10.00. The Sheriff’s Inspection expires 90 days after the
date of inspection.
An Assigned ID Number Application, along with a $20.00 fee, photocopies of all supporting
documentation and the original of the Sheriff’s Inspection must be submitted to the Driver and
Vehicle Records Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Once the Assigned ID Number
plate is manufactured it is mailed to the applicant. After the new Assigned ID Number has been
properly affixed to the vehicle, a title can be issued.
To obtain a Certificate of Title for an assembled vehicle the supporting documentation must be
surrendered to the County Treasurer along with an Application for Certificate of Title. The fee
for issuance of a Certificate of Title is $10.00. Please contact your Motor Vehicle Office for
information regarding acceptable methods of payment.
Supporting Documentation
• A Certificate of Title for one or more major component part. An assembled title will not
be issued without this – no exceptions
and
• For any additional parts:
o MCO’s
o Certificates of Title
o Notarized Bills of Sale
o Junking Receipts
o Parts Vehicle Bill of Sale
o Sheriff’s Inspection Statement
o Sworn Affidavit attesting to the fact the Assigned ID Number has been properly
affixed to the vehicle. (The DMV provides this Affidavit to the applicant along
with the Assigned ID Number plate.)
The title for an assembled vehicle will show “Assembled” as the make and the year will be the
year the vehicle was assembled.
For vehicles originally manufactured more than 30 years prior to application for title with one
or more major component parts replaced by parts that are essentially the same in design and
material to that originally supplied by the manufacturer for the specific year, make and model
of the vehicle, please refer to Assembled Classic Motor Vehicles.
Affidavit for Self-Assembled Trailer
Questions regarding Assembled Motor Vehicles may be addressed by email or by phone at
(402) 471-3918.
Assembled Classic Motor Vehicle
An Assembled Classic Motor Vehicle is a vehicle which was originally manufactured more than
30 years prior to application for title with one or more major component parts replaced by
parts that are essentially the same in design and material to that originally supplied by the
manufacturer for the specific year, make and model of vehicle (§60-142.02).
A major component part is defined as one of the following §60-2601:
• Engine (Motor) - with or without accessories
• Transmission
• Nose - that portion of the body from the front to the firewall when acquired or
transferred as a complete unit (§60-125)
• Frame - that portion of a vehicle upon which other components are affixed, such as the
engine, body or transmission (§60-116)
• Body - that portion of a vehicle that determines its shape and appearance and is
attached to the frame but does not include the box or bed for a truck (§60-105)
• Rear Clip – means two or more of the following, all dismantled from the same vehicle:
(§60-128)
1. a quarter panel or fender;
2. floor panel assembly;
3. trunk lid or gate.
• Cowl – means that portion of the vehicle house the firewall, windshield and instrument
panel.
Once the vehicle has been completely assembled an inspection by a Qualified Car Club
Representative, a Vehicle Inspection and an Assigned ID Number is required prior to issuance of
a title.
The vehicle must be presented to a Qualified Car Club Representative for an inspection which
includes an examination of the vehicle to verify that each non-original major component part is
essentially the same in design and material to that originally supplied by the manufacturer for
the specific year, make and model of vehicle, including the appropriate engine, body material
and body shape. The Qualified Car Club Representative conducting the inspection must be
approved by the DMV for inspection of the type, era, make and model that the Assembled
Classic Motor Vehicle belongs.
There is no fee for the Qualified Car Club Representative inspection.
The vehicle and the required supporting documentation must be presented to the local County
Sheriff for an inspection which includes an examination of the vehicle, notation of the current
odometer reading and a comparison of the VINs. To pass inspection, the VIN on the bills of sale
must be found on the vehicle.
Supporting Documentation:
• Notarized bills of sale for all major component parts or a Parts Vehicle Bill of Sale for
all major component parts and
• Sheriff’s Inspection Statement and
• A Classic Assembled Motor Vehicle Affidavit and
• A Qualified Car Club Representative Inspection Statement for Classic Assembled
Vehicles and
• Sworn Affidavit attesting to the fact that the Assigned ID Number has been properly
affixed to the vehicle.
The fee for the Sheriff’s Inspection is $10.00. The Sheriff’s Inspection expires 90 days after the
date of inspection.
An Assigned ID Number Application, along with a $20.00 fee, photocopies of all supporting
documentation and the original of the Sheriff’s Inspection must be submitted to the Driver and
Vehicle Records Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Once the Assigned ID Number
plate is manufactured it is mailed to the applicant along with an Affidavit that must be signed
and presented to the County Treasurer attesting to the fact that the VIN has been affixed
properly to the vehicle. After the new Assigned ID Number has been properly affixed to the
vehicle, a title can be issued.
To obtain a Certificate of Title for an assembled vehicle the supporting documentation must be
surrendered to the County Treasurer along with an Application for Certificate of Title. The fee
for issuance of a Certificate of Title is $10.00. Please contact your County Treasurer for
information regarding acceptable methods of payment.
The title for an Assembled Classic Motor Vehicle will show the original year make and model of
the vehicle. The VIN will be the DMV assigned VIN.
Questions regarding Assembled Classic Motor Vehicles may be addressed by email or by phone
at 402.471.3918.
Kit Motor Vehicles
Kit vehicle means a motor vehicle or trailer assembled by a person other than a generally
recognized manufacturer of motor vehicles or trailers by the use of a reproduction resembling a
specific manufacturer's make and model of vehicle which is at least thirty years old purchased
from an authorized manufacturer and accompanied by a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin
(§60-335). (A Kit Vehicle does not include glider kits.) All major component parts must be new,
if from a used vehicle, refer to Assembled Motor Vehicles.
Once the vehicle has been completely assembled a Vehicle Inspection and an Assigned ID
Number is required prior to issuance of a title. The vehicle and the supporting documentation
(see below) must be presented to the local County Sheriff for an Vehicle Inspection which
includes and examination of the vehicle, notation of the current odometer reading and a
comparison of the VINs. To pass inspection, the VINs on the MSO’s must be found on the
vehicle.
The fee for the Sheriff’s Inspection is $10.00. The Sheriff’s Inspection expires 90 days after the
date of inspection.
An Assigned ID Number Application, along with a $20.00 fee, photocopies of all supporting
documentation and the original of the Sheriff’s Inspection must be submitted to the Driver and
Vehicle Records Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Once the Assigned ID Number
plate is manufactured it is forwarded to the appropriate county official and the applicant is
notified. After the new Assigned ID Number has been properly affixed to the vehicle, a title can
be issued.
To obtain a Certificate of Title for a Kit Motor Vehicle the supporting documentation must be
surrendered to the County Treasurer along with an Application for Certificate of Title. The fee
for issuance of a Certificate of Title is $10.00. Please contact your designated County
Treasurer for information regarding acceptable methods of payment
Supporting Documentation
• Kit manufacturer’s MSO for kit purchased in it’s entirety;
• OR Kit manufacturer’s MSOs and notarized bills of sale for all major component parts
not included in the kit
• AND Sworn Affidavit attesting to the fact that the Assigned ID Number has been
properly riveted to the vehicle
The title issued for a Kit Motor Vehicle will reflect the year, make, and model the vehicle
resembles and shall carry the brand "replica". The VIN will be the DMV assigned VIN.
Questions regarding Kit Motor Vehicles may be addressed by email or by phone at (402) 471-
3918.
Antique Motor Vehicle – Certificate of Title
If the owner does not have a Certificate of Title for a motor vehicle which was manufactured
prior to 1940 and which has not had any major component part replaced and a Nebraska
Certificate of Title has not been issued during the preceding thirty-year period, proper evidence
of ownership is all of the following:
• A notarized bill of sale
• An Affidavit of Transfer for an Antique Motor Vehicle
• Sheriff’s Inspection (refer to Vehicle Inspections)
• Statement from the Department of Motor Vehicles that no Nebraska Certificate of Title
has been issued during the preceding thirty-year period (see Vehicle Record Requests
for information on how to request a copy of a vehicle record, if no record is found this
Statement will be provided to you)
The transferor may sell the motor vehicle using the bill of sale and the transferee may apply for
the Certificate of Title.
If a major component part has been replaced, please refer to Assembled Motor Vehicles and
Assembled Classic Motor Vehicles.
If the purchaser was not provided with the appropriate documents to provide evidence of
ownership, he/she may be eligible for a Bonded Certificate of Title.
If the vehicle is coming into Nebraska from another state, the owner must have a valid
Certificate of Title or registration from that state.
Bonded Certificate of Title Motor Vehicle/Trailer
A Bonded Certificate of Title is available to residents of Nebraska only. It is intended to provide
a title for a vehicle when:
• a title has not previously been issued in this or any other state;
• the applicant is unable to provide a properly assigned Certificate of Title or
Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO);
• it currently has a bonded title in another state.
Bonded titles are not available for ATVs, UTVs or minibikes unless the Department of Motor
Vehicle records indicate a Nebraska title has been previously issued.
Once the bonded title is issued, it will contain a notice of bonded title that will read: “Notice:
This vehicle may be subject to an undisclosed interest, Bond Number _______”.
A vehicle with bond information on the title may be registered and may be sold. The bond
information will be carried forward on the new title. After the three (3) year period, the current
owner may submit an Application for Release of Notice on Bonded Title along with the
appropriate title fee to the Department of Motor Vehicles to request that the notice of bonded
title be removed and a new title be issued.