Nebraska DMV Unveils Redesigned Driver Licenses and IDs

New cards feature Nebraska-themed imagery and enhanced security elements.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 2:44am

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The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has launched a newly redesigned driver license and state identification card, featuring new Nebraska-themed imagery, enhanced security elements, and a black-and-white photo format to better protect residents from identity fraud.

Why it matters

The updated design celebrates the state's people, industry, and landscapes, while integrating the most up-to-date security features to strengthen identity protection for Nebraskans.

The details

The new credentials highlight iconic symbols from across Nebraska, including the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha, cattle, wheat, the state insect (the honeybee), and the Wildcat hills. The black-and-white photo format enhances the ability to distinguish facial features, supporting identity verification efforts. Advanced security features have also been added to prevent fraud and counterfeiting.

  • The Nebraska DMV will begin issuing the new driver licenses and state ID cards at select locations starting this month.
  • All driver licensing service locations across the state will be issuing the new design by mid-April.

The players

Rhonda Lahm

Director of the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.

Cheryl Porter

Administrator of the Driver Licensing Services Division.

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What they’re saying

“These new driver licenses and state ID cards celebrate the people, industry, and landscapes that define Nebraska, while integrating the most up-to-date security features available.”

— Rhonda Lahm, Director of the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles

“Cards with the previous design will continue to be valid for all official purposes until they reach their expiration date. Customers should renew or replace their credential only when they are otherwise required to do so.”

— Cheryl Porter, Administrator of the Driver Licensing Services Division

The takeaway

The new Nebraska driver licenses and state ID cards showcase the state's identity while prioritizing enhanced security features to protect residents from fraud, demonstrating the state's commitment to innovation and safeguarding its citizens.