Free Nebraska Car Bill of Sale
Nebraska charges twice, two different ways: at titling, the county treasurer collects sales tax (5.5% state plus local, via Form 6 on the bill-of-sale price); and annually at registration, a Motor Vehicle Tax based on the vehicle's age and original MSRP, which declines as the vehicle ages. Titles transfer at the county treasurer's office (not central DMV) within 30 days.
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Nebraska Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Nebraska private-party vehicle sales ARE subject to sales tax: 5.5% state plus local rates, collected by the county treasurer at titling via Form 6 on the bill-of-sale price (due within 30 days). SEPARATELY, an annual Motor Vehicle Tax based on age/MSRP is assessed with each registration, declining as the vehicle ages.
Inspection Requirements
Nebraska does not require a state safety or emissions inspection.
Nebraska Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete Form DMV-MB-232 with VIN, year, make, model, odometer, sale price.
- Seller signs the title over to buyer.
- Buyer takes DMV-MB-232 + signed title to county treasurer within 30 days.
- Buyer pays 5.5% state + local sales tax (via Form 6, on the sale price) PLUS the annual Motor Vehicle Tax + title fee + registration.
Common Pitfalls
- Believing the "no sales tax on private sales" rumor — Nebraska DOES charge 5.5% state plus local sales tax at titling, collected by the county treasurer via Form 6 on the bill-of-sale price.
- Going to the Nebraska DMV central office — county treasurer's offices handle title transfers.
- Missing the 30-day deadline — failure to title, register, and pay tax is a Class IV felony.
- Not noting the odometer reading — required on model-year-2011-and-newer vehicles (federal 20-year rule; 2010-and-older exempt).
Pro Tip
NE car: bill of sale/Form 6 + county treasurer + 30-day transfer + 5.5%-plus-local sales tax at titling AND the annual age-based Motor Vehicle Tax.