Nebraska charges sales and use tax (collected by county treasurer at registration) of 5.5% at the state level, and local jurisdictions add their own, which brings a typical vehicle to about 7%. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
Sales tax is paid to the county treasurer at registration at the state 5.5% plus the local rate of the registration address (street address, not PO box). Omaha 1.5%, Lincoln 1.75%; city rates run 0.5%-2.0%, and Dakota County adds a 0.5% county tax, so the maximum local is 2.5%.
Manufacturer rebates assigned to the dealer and applied at the time of sale reduce the tax base; rebates paid to the buyer after the sale do not.
Nebraska's motor vehicle tax (not a sales tax) is the large annual charge on newer vehicles.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $10.00 |
| Registration (mixed-based) | ~$730 |
| Plates | $8.20 |
| Tire fee ($1 per tire including spare on a new vehicle) | $5.00 |
| Alternative fuel fee (annual, electric or hydrogen vehicles ($75 PHEV)) | $150.00 |
Lease tax applies to each monthly payment rather than to the full price of the car, so you pay it as you go.
Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
Nebraska charges 5.5% at the state level and local jurisdictions add more, so a typical combined rate on a vehicle is about 7% and can reach 8% at the high end. The rate is set by the address you register the car to, so pick your city above for the exact figure.
Dealers may deduct the value of a motor vehicle, motorboat or ATV/UTV taken in trade at the time of sale (Form 6).
Title is $10.00. First-year cost for a $38,000-$39,999 MSRP car: registration fee $15 + DMV cash fund $2 + recreation road $1.50 + county $1.50 + EMS $0.50 + plates $4.10 x 2 + motor vehicle tax $660 (statutory base tax for the MSRP bracket, 100% in year 1, 90% year 2, declining to $0 at 14+ years) + motor vehicle fee (about $30 for a higher-value vehicle). Tire fee $1 per tire on new vehicles.
No. Nebraska sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $299. No statutory cap. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
Tax applies to each monthly payment rather than the whole price of the car, so the tax is spread across the lease.
Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.