Nebraska license plate designs reach past the standard county-coded tag into more than 60 programs and a century of historical issues, each with its own artwork, fee, and eligibility rule. The gallery below collects every plate from the current catalog and the DMV historical archive back to 1903, from the 1903 first-issue porcelain to the message plate that prints your own character combination. Specialty designs layer their program premium on top of the $4.10 plate fee and the county charges, so the full cost stack at the treasurer counter runs the same as any specialty order.
Nebraska plates split into nine families: cause plates that fund health missions, college plates that carry school spirit, military and honor plates that recognize service, wildlife plates that fund conservation, organization plates tied to Nebraska institutions, business plates for licensed dealers and transporters, permit tags for temporary driving, the special class that covers custom message combinations and amateur radio call signs, and the historical archive that runs from the 1903 first issue through the 2017 series. Click any plate in the grid to read its fee, eligibility rule, and program purpose, or filter by category to reach the design family you want.
Browse Every Nebraska Specialty Plate Design
Explore Nebraska’s complete catalog of specialty, organizational, and military license plate designs, each authorized under specific state statutes and administrative programs. Each entry displays official plate imagery, applicable annual program surcharges, and statutory qualification criteria. Whether you want to support wildlife conservation, display military service honors, or celebrate university athletics, use the interactive filters below to explore your options before visiting your local county treasurer.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Down Syndrome Awareness
Donate Life
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Choose Life
Autism Family
Planned Parenthood
Sammy’s Superheroes
Support the Arts
Good Life Outside
Vets Get Pets
Husker Spirit
Creighton Bluejays
Wayne State
University of Nebraska Omaha
Support Our Troops
Disabled Veteran
Mountain Lion Conservation
Sandhill Crane
Bighorn Sheep
Ornate Box Turtle
Ducks Unlimited
Henry Doorly Zoo
Josh the Otter
Arbor Day
Nebraska History
Corn Growers
Cattleman
Union Pacific
Omaha Chamber
Czech Heritage
Native American
Center for Nursing
Message Plate
Handicap Accessible
Historical
Amateur Radio
Fallen Hero
Gold Star Family
Pearl Harbor Survivor
Purple Heart
Ex-Prisoner of War
Repossession
Transporter
Boat Dealer/Trailer
30-Day Temporary Tag
NE Serious Injury Response Team
Special Interest
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Nebraska Plate Design Comparison
When selecting a specialty license plate in Nebraska, it is important to understand the fee breakdown that accompanies your choice. The specialty surcharge—typically ranging from $5 to $70 annually—funds dedicated state programs such as the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, historic preservation funds, or veteran assistance trusts. These program fees sit directly on top of standard motor vehicle taxes, and motorists can explore design evolution through the complete Nebraska license plate history timeline.
| Plate | Category | Program Fee | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Awareness | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Down Syndrome Awareness | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Donate Life | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Prostate Cancer Awareness | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Choose Life | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Autism Family | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Planned Parenthood | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Sammy’s Superheroes | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Support the Arts | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Good Life Outside | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Vets Get Pets | Cause | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Husker Spirit | College | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Creighton Bluejays | College | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Wayne State | College | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| University of Nebraska Omaha | College | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Support Our Troops | Military | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Disabled Veteran | Military | Waived with VA rating | VA disability certification |
| Mountain Lion Conservation | Wildlife | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Sandhill Crane | Wildlife | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Bighorn Sheep | Wildlife | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Ornate Box Turtle | Wildlife | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Ducks Unlimited | Wildlife | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Henry Doorly Zoo | Wildlife | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Josh the Otter | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Arbor Day | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Nebraska History | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Corn Growers | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Cattleman | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Union Pacific | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Omaha Chamber | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Czech Heritage | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Native American | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Center for Nursing | Organization | $40 | Open to all vehicles |
| Message Plate | Special | $40 custom fee | Content review applies |
| Handicap Accessible | Special | Standard | Physician certification |
| Historical | Special | Standard | Vehicle 25+ years old |
| Amateur Radio | Special | Standard | Valid FCC license |
| Fallen Hero | Military | Standard | Line-of-duty death, family authorization |
| Gold Star Family | Military | Waived | Gold Star Family certification |
| Pearl Harbor Survivor | Military | Waived | Pearl Harbor veterans |
| Purple Heart | Military | Waived | Purple Heart recipients |
| Ex-Prisoner of War | Military | Waived | POW documentation |
| Repossession | Business | $101/set | Licensed repossessors |
| Transporter | Business | Annual fee | Licensed transporters |
| Boat Dealer/Trailer | Business | Annual fee | Licensed boat dealers |
| 30-Day Temporary Tag | Permits | Included | Issued at filing |
| NE Serious Injury Response Team | Special | Standard | Open to all vehicles |
| Special Interest | Special | Standard | Special-class vehicles |
| Vintage Plates 1915-1965 | Historical | Collector | DMV historical archive |
| Era Series 1903-2017 | Historical | Collector | DMV historical archive |
How To Order Any Plate in This Gallery
Ordering a specialty plate in Nebraska follows one of two paths depending on the specific design category you select. Standard non-personalized specialty designs—such as the Mountain Lion or Choose Life plates—can be requested directly at your county treasurer counter during regular vehicle registration or annual renewal. Personalized message plates and specialized military branches, however, must be applied for through the Nebraska DMV web portal or by submitting formal paper application forms with certified discharge papers.
- Pick the design from the grid above and confirm the eligibility line matches your vehicle and status.
- Complete the specialty plate application at the treasurer counter or through the DMV program page.
- Pay the program premium plus the standard plate fee of $4.10 per plate under section 60-3,102.
- Message plates add the content review step, and approved combinations enter the production queue.
- Standard designs issue same-day at most counters; production designs mail when the run completes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Nebraska specialty plate cost?
Most specialty designs carry a $40 program fee on top of the standard $4.10 plate fee and the county charges. The Disabled Veteran plate waives its fee at qualifying VA disability ratings, and Message plates run the $40 custom fee with the same standard charges underneath.
Can any driver buy any design in this gallery?
Most designs stay open to every registered vehicle owner. The Disabled Veteran plate requires VA certification, the Handicap plate requires physician certification, the Amateur Radio plate requires a valid FCC license, and the Historical plate requires a vehicle 25 years or older.
Do specialty plates work on motorcycles?
Yes, several Nebraska specialty plate programs offer specialized motorcycle formats designed with compact dimensions and shorter character limits. While passenger cars accommodate up to six or seven characters depending on the background graphic, motorcycle specialty plates generally permit up to five characters. You can verify whether your chosen design offers a motorcycle version by reviewing the specific program guidelines before submitting your application.
How long does a specialty plate take to arrive?
Stock specialty designs that carry sequentially pre-numbered serials are frequently available for immediate counter issuance at major county treasurer offices across Nebraska. Custom personalized message plates and non-stock organizational designs, however, enter a state production queue at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services plate manufacturing facility, typically requiring three to six weeks for delivery to your local treasurer office.
Do specialty plate fees renew every year?
Yes, the specialized program fee associated with your license plate renews annually on your vehicle’s designated staggered expiration month. As long as you maintain the specialty design on your vehicle, the program surcharge will appear as a separate line item on your county treasurer renewal notice. If you ever decide to discontinue the specialty plate, you can surrender the plates at your county office and return to standard state tags.
Official Contacts
- Driver and Vehicle Records division (specialty plate programs): 402-471-3918
- Specialty plate catalog and applications: dmv.nebraska.gov/dvr/license-plates
- County treasurer offices: dmv.nebraska.gov/locations lists every office