DMV PROCEDURAL BULLETIN

WHAT IS THE NEBRASKA EMPLOYMENT DRIVING PERMIT?

The Employment Driving Permit is authorized by Nebraska State Statute 60-4,129, for driver’s who have forfeited their regular driving privileges for non-payment of a Support Order.

This permit can be used to drive from home to work and return, and strictly in reference to the terms of employment. It cannot be used for visitation, shopping, doctor’s appointment, probationary meetings, school (unless school is required and subsidized by employer), etc.

The issuance of such permit is based upon meeting all appropriate requirements and certification that the use of the vehicle is required as part of one’s employment and there is not reasonable alternative means of transportation.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE AND HOW LONG IS THE PERMIT VALID FOR?

ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE DRIVING PRIVILEGES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED FOR VIOLATION OF A SUPPORT ORDER ARE ELIGIBLE. Any other suspension or revocation actions must be reinstated in order to be eligible for an Employment Driving Permit. Driver must have tested for and been issued a driver license (in any state) prior to being suspended in Nebraska. Driver can apply for the permit anytime during the suspension and can be issued only one permit during the suspension period. The employment drive permit is valid for three months from the issuance date of the permit and is not renewable.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• An Application for Nebraska Employment Driving Permit (the application can be downloaded from the Department of Motor Vehicles website or can be mailed to the driver upon request. A separate application must be completed for each place of employment.



• The application form will include: a) General application - driver must complete first two (2) pages in full; b) Employer’s Affidavit - Employer must complete in full; c) Self-Employment Affidavit if the driver is self-employed this section must be completed in full and submitted with documentation of self-employment - Schedule C or Schedule F, Form 1120 or 1120S income tax form (required if the business has filed income tax); if taxes have not been filed - letterhead stationery, business card, etc.; and d) An affidavit certifying no alternative means of transportation.

  The application form must be submitted for evaluation and review (the Department must meet all statutory requirements in review and evaluation of the application) and the Department must be able to confirm employment by telephone.

• The suspended Nebraska Operator’s License (if not already surrendered or expired).



• Proof of Financial Responsibility may be given by one of the following: a) By filing with the Department of Motor Vehicles, a written certificate of insurance from any insurance company duly authorized to do business in the State of Nebraska, certifying that there is in effect a motor vehicle liability policy for the benefit of the person required to furnish the proof of financial responsibility. The certificate of insurance is identified by form SR-22. We are not permitted to accept your policy or a binder as being the proper identification of your proof of financial responsibility. b) A Bond of a Surety Company duly authorized to transact business within the State of Nebraska or a bond with at least two individual sureties who each own real estate within the State of Nebraska which real estate shall be scheduled in the bond approved by a Judge or a court of record. This said bond shall be conditioned for the payment of the amounts specified in sub-section 10 in Section 60-501 ($75,000.00). c) A Cash bond in the amount of $75,000.00 furnished by a certified check, bank draft, or money order.

THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WILL REVOKE THE EMPLOYMENT DRIVING PERMIT OF ANY DRIVER CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION FOR WHICH POINTS ARE ASSESSED. If the permit is revoked in this manner, the individual will not be eligible to receive an Employment Driving Permit for the remainder of the period of suspension or revocation.

WHERE DO I APPLY AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Send requirements to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employment Driving Permit Program, P.O. Box 94877, Lincoln, NE 68509, (402) 471-3985. If requirements are met, the Employment Drive Permit Authorization letter will be issued for the driver to present to the Driver License Examiner. Driver will need to pay the $47.50 fee to the County Treasurer for issuance of the permit.