Vehicle Ownership in Nebraska — Car Alpha

Complete guide to vehicle ownership in Nebraska: insurance requirements (25/50/25), lemon law protections, emissions testing, registration fees, and EV incentives.

Nebraska Overview

Midwest · Capital: Lincoln

Nebraska requires liability insurance and has a lemon law for new vehicles. The state does not require emissions testing and has a motor vehicle tax based on vehicle value.

Insurance Requirements

Minimum Coverage

25/50/25

Average Annual Cost

$1,305

$25,000 bodily injury per person / $50,000 bodily injury per accident / $25,000 property damage

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Nebraska Lemon Law

Nebraska's Lemon Law covers new vehicles within the manufacturer's express warranty period. After four repair attempts or 40 days out of service, the consumer may be entitled to a refund or replacement.

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Registration & Title

Registration Fee

$15 plus motor vehicle tax

Title Fee

$10

Plate Fee

$3.30

Nebraska charges a $15 registration fee plus a motor vehicle tax based on the vehicle's value and age. The tax decreases as the vehicle ages. Title fee is $10.

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