How to Sell a Car in Nebraska Privately? (State Guide)

Almost never. In Nebraska, a parts vehicle sold only for parts and not to be driven transfers with a parts vehicle bill of sale under section 60-142, and a vehicle manufactured prior to 1940 with no major component part replaced and no title issued in the prior 30 years transfers with a notarized bill of sale and affidavit under section 60-142.01, while all other vehicles require the seller to first obtain a duplicate title.

For the duplicate route, a replacement uses Form RV-707a and costs $14.00 at your county treasurer’s office.

The buyer has 30 days from the date of purchase to register the car through their county treasurer’s office. If they miss that deadline, they’ll face late fees. The buyer is responsible for this, not you.

Once you sign the title over and keep your copy of the bill of sale, your part of the sale is done.

Notarizing your signature on the title is not required in Nebraska. The title assignment itself doesn’t need a notary. Just sign in the seller’s section exactly as your name appears on the front of the title.

A bill of sale is required for the sale.

Notarizing it is not required, though the official state form includes a notary line and notarization is advised to document the sale price for tax. The sale price recorded on it is what the buyer uses to document the purchase price for sales tax at the county treasurer’s office.

Keeping a signed copy also gives you a record of the transfer.

Yes, but you need to coordinate lien release with your lender first.

Nebraska uses an Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) system, so if your lender holds the title electronically, they’ll need to release it as a paper title before you can sign it over to the buyer.

Contact your lender early in the process so there are no delays on the day of sale.

If you owe more than the car’s worth, you’ll need to pay the difference.

Learn more: How to Sell a Financed Car?

For probate estates, you’ll need Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration before you can transfer the title.

Bring that documentation to your county treasurer’s office along with the title and completed paperwork.

If the estate isn’t probated, the small estate affidavit can be used when the total value of the decedent's personal property does not exceed $100,000 and 30 days have elapsed since death, under Nebraska Revised Statute 30-24,125. The county treasurer’s office can tell you which option applies to your situation.

It depends on how the title is worded. If it says “AND” between your names, both of you must sign. If it says “OR,” either one of you can sign alone.

Check the exact wording on your title before the buyer shows up.

Don’t try to fix it yourself with white-out or cross-outs. Any alteration or signature in the wrong place turns the title into a mutilated title.

You’ll need to apply for a duplicate using Form RV-707a and pay the $14.00 fee before the sale can go through.

Your obligations as the seller are the same. Sign the title and complete the bill of sale.

The buyer will need to handle title transfer in their own state, which may have additional requirements like a VIN inspection. That’s their responsibility, not yours.

No, Nebraska license plates stay with the seller. Remove them before the buyer leaves.

You can transfer them to another vehicle you own or return them to the county treasurer’s office where they were issued to receive a credit on unused registration time.

For release of liability, there is Not required.

Keep your signed copy of the bill of sale with the date of sale as your record that the car changed hands.

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