Nebraska: notifying the DMV after you sell
Nebraska doesn't require it, but telling the Nebraska DMV about your sale is the best way to protect yourself from tickets, tolls or accidents involving the car after it leaves your hands.
At a glance
- Required? Recommended, not required
- Deadline: No state deadline. File after pickup.
- Form: Report Sale of Vehicle – Notice of Transfer (online, free)
- Where to file: Online through Nebraska DMV Online Services
How to file
- Go to Nebraska DMV Online Services and choose Report Sale of Vehicle – Notice of Transfer. It's free.
- List Plug as the buyer. Ask your Plug contact for Plug's name and address.
- Complete a Bill of Sale at the time of sale. You can use the DMV's form, but you don't have to.
- Save your confirmation.
Your license plates
- Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
- Transfer them, or surrender them for a refund.
Keep for your records
- Your filing confirmation or a copy of the form
- A copy of the signed title
- Your Bill of Sale
Official source
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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the Nebraska DMV site for the latest requirements.