How to fill out the Form RV-707 in Nebraska
A field-by-field walkthrough of the Nebraska Form RV-707 (Application for Certificate of Title) for licensed used car dealers — what goes in every section, who signs what, and the documents you attach. Verified against the official form as of September 2026.
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Filling out the NE Form RV-707 after a sale:
- What it is
- Nebraska's application to title a vehicle; sales tax is reported separately on Department of Revenue Form 6
- Who completes it
- The dealer prepares the vehicle and lien sections; every owner signs (one spouse may sign for co-owner spouses)
- Where to file it
- County treasurer's office (title issued in the county of situs); dealers can file electronically via DMV Dealer Automated Services
- Processing time
- Title must be obtained within 30 days of purchase; eDMV dealer filings issue the title on payment
- Cost
- $10 title fee + $7 lien fee if financed + 5.5% state sales tax + local rate (paid at the county on Form 6)
This guide is informational and does not replace the official Nebraska instructions. Always confirm the current form and procedure with Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (titles issued by county treasurers) before you file.
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What the Form RV-707 is and why it matters
Form RV-707 is Nebraska's Application for Certificate of Title — the one-page form that gets a vehicle titled in the buyer's name. It's filed with the county treasurer (titles are issued in the county where the vehicle has situs), along with the properly assigned title and the $10.00 title fee, plus $7.00 if a lien is being noted. Licensed dealers can submit the same application electronically through the DMV's Dealer Automated Services.
The Nebraska quirk: there's no tax box on the RV-707, and on a normal deal the dealer doesn't collect the sales tax. Nebraska law says the dealer states the tax on the invoice and hands the buyer a completed Form 6; the buyer pays the 5.5% state tax plus any local tax for their registration address to the county treasurer within 30 days of purchase. Get Form 6 wrong and the county collects the difference — with penalty and interest if it's late. This guide walks the current (Revised 7/2018) RV-707 box by box, then the Form 6 lines that ride with it.
RV-707 is the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles' Application for Certificate of Title, but titles in Nebraska are issued at the county treasurer's office, not a central DMV counter. On a dealer sale the tax paperwork is a separate document: the Department of Revenue's Form 6 (Nebraska Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement). Licensed dealers can also skip the paper and submit title applications electronically through the DMV's Dealer Automated Services in eDMV — same paperwork requirements, plus a $3.00 portal fee per title.
Documents to have before you start
Gather these before you complete the Form RV-707. A missing attachment is the number-one reason the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (titles issued by county treasurers) bounces a title application back.
- The properly assigned title (or MSO for a new unit) — All owners on the old title sign the seller's section; the buyer's name, address and signature go in the purchaser's section at the time of sale. An open title is a violation and will be confiscated.
- Odometer certification — The seller completes the odometer section on the title itself.
- Form 6 — Nebraska Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement — The dealer completes at least Lines 1-4 and Line 10 and gives the buyer two signed copies; the county collects the tax from it.
- Copy of the lien instrument, if financed — The RV-707 says a copy of the lien instrument must accompany the application whenever the lien box is Yes.
- Sheriff's inspection, for an out-of-state vehicle — Vehicles brought in from another state need a county sheriff's inspection ($10.00); not required when a Nebraska title or an MSO is presented.
- Proof of insurance (for registration) — The buyer registers at their county treasurer with Form 6 and proof of insurance after the title is issued.
Form RV-707, section by section
Section 1 — Vehicle or motorboat description (Fee $10.00)
Identifies the vehicle and carries any brand forward. The printed fee next to the heading is the $10.00 title fee. Check a brand box only if it applies — Salvage, Previously Salvaged, Flood, Non-Transferable or Manufacturer Buyback — and it must match what the surrendered title shows. The VIN must match the assigned title and the VIN plate.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Brand boxes (Salvage / Previously Salvaged / Flood / Non-Transferable / Manufacturer Buyback) Carry forward any brand on the incoming title. | You (dealer) |
Vehicle Identification Number Must match the title and VIN plate. | You (dealer) |
Year, Make, Model | You (dealer) |
Body Style, Color | You (dealer) |
GVWR | You (dealer) |
Capacity/Propulsion Mainly for motorboats; leave blank if it doesn't apply. | You (dealer) |
Taxi Use (Yes / No) | You (dealer) |
Section 2 — Survivorship election (two or more owners)
If more than one owner is going on the title, the form asks whether ownership should pass to the surviving owner(s) when one dies. "No" joins the names with AND and means probate is required to transfer ownership; "Yes" joins them with OR and lets ownership pass to the co-owner on presentation of a death certificate. Ask the buyers — don't pick for them.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
No (names separated with "And" — probate required) | Buyer |
Yes (names separated with "Or" — transfers on death certificate) | Buyer |
Section 2 — Owner/applicant information
Up to three owners fit on one RV-707; a fourth needs a second application. For each owner enter the last (or business) name, first and middle name, plus the Nebraska driver's license number, Social Security number or employer identification number, and date of birth. Only the first 35 characters of a name print on the title. The 2nd and 3rd owner lines have a box to check if that owner is a spouse of an earlier owner.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Owner last name or business name, first, middle First 35 positions print on the title. | Buyer |
Nebraska Driver's License Number | Buyer |
Soc. Sec. Number / Employer Identification Number EIN for a business owner. | Buyer |
Date of Birth | Buyer |
2nd / 3rd owner (same fields) + spouse checkbox | Buyer |
Section 2 — Transfer on Death beneficiaries and addresses
Optional: up to two Transfer on Death (TOD) beneficiaries. They have no interest in the vehicle until the last surviving owner dies, and the owner can change the designation later. Then the owner's residential address and mailing address — the residential address is what determines the local sales tax rate the county applies on Form 6.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
1st TOD name / 2nd TOD name Optional. A trust can be a TOD beneficiary. | Buyer |
Owner's Residential Address, City, State, Zip Drives the local tax rate on Form 6. | Buyer |
Owner's Mailing Address, City, State, Zip | Buyer |
Section 3 — Lien information (Fee $7.00)
Answer Yes or No to "Is there a lien on this vehicle?" If Yes, this section is mandatory, the $7.00 lien notation fee applies, and a copy of the lien instrument must go in with the application. The PLID is the Participating Lender Identification number for a lender enrolled in Nebraska's electronic lien and title program. A second lien needs a second application. The last question is only for a non-resident buyer with a lien who wants a printed title to take to their home state.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Is there a lien on this vehicle? (Yes / No) | You (dealer) |
Lien Holder Name | You (dealer) |
PLID Participating Lender Identification, for ELT-enrolled lenders. | You (dealer) |
Lienholder street, city, state, ZIP | You (dealer) |
Non-resident requesting a printed title? (Yes / No) Only when there's a lien and the buyer lives out of state. | Buyer |
Sworn statement and signatures
Every owner listed signs, swearing the application is true and complete — a false statement can mean a fine, imprisonment and cancellation of the title. Exceptions printed on the form: when co-owners are spouses one spouse may sign; a parent, guardian, foster parent or agent may sign for an owner who is disabled or too young; and one owner may sign when an out-of-state title is being transferred without an ownership change.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Signature (each owner) | Buyer |
Date | Buyer |
Tax — Form 6 (separate Department of Revenue statement)
The RV-707 has no tax lines; the tax is figured on the Nebraska Department of Revenue's Form 6. A licensed dealer must complete at least Lines 1 through 4 and Line 10 on every sale, keep a signed copy, send one to the Department of Revenue (unless the data was entered in DMV eServices), and give the buyer signed copies. Line 1 total sales price includes document processing charges, dealer preparation, destination, GAP waiver contracts and service/maintenance agreements; it excludes title and lien fees paid to public officials. Line 2 is the trade-in allowance — the trade must be titled in the purchaser's name and taken at the time of sale; a leased vehicle turned in doesn't qualify. The county applies the 5.5% state rate plus the local rate for the buyer's registration address and collects it within 30 days of purchase.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Line 1 — Total sales price Includes doc processing charges, GAP, service contracts. | You (dealer) |
Line 2 — Less trade-in allowance Enter N/A if no trade. Trade must be titled in the buyer's name. | You (dealer) |
Line 3 — Less manufacturer's rebate assigned to dealer Enter N/A if none. | You (dealer) |
Line 4 — Tax base Line 1 minus Lines 2 and 3; zero if negative. | You (dealer) |
Lines 5-7 — State (5.5%) and local tax Local rate is based on the registration address. | At the counter |
Line 10 — Tire fee ($1 per new tire) Enter 0 if no new tires. | You (dealer) |
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Nebraska sales/use tax on a vehicle is 5.5% state plus the local rate where the vehicle is registered (for example 1.5% in Omaha and 1.75% in Lincoln as of July 1, 2026 — check the Department of Revenue rate chart for the buyer's address). The tax base is the total sales price, including document processing charges, less a qualifying trade-in and any manufacturer's rebate assigned to the dealer. The buyer pays it to the county treasurer within 30 days of purchase; after that the county adds penalty and interest. Add $7.00 if a lien is noted, $1 per new tire, and $3.00 per title for dealer eDMV filings. Registration fees and motor vehicle taxes are collected separately by the county at registration. Confirm with your county treasurer.
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Common Form RV-707 mistakes that cause rejections
Nebraska's vehicle sales tax is the purchaser's liability and is collected at registration — by the county treasurer, or by an approved dealer enrolled in DMV's electronic dealer services system (Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-2703). Either way, state the tax amount on the sales invoice and give the buyer a completed Form 6.
Nebraska's total sales price includes document processing charges, dealer preparation, destination, GAP waiver contracts and service and maintenance agreements. Leaving them out understates the tax base, and underpayments have to be corrected on Form 6XN.
The trade must be titled in the purchaser's name (or traded by their documented agent) and taken in at the time of sale. A leased vehicle being returned doesn't count, and neither does a car the dealer bought out of a lease. Describe the trade on Form 6.
If the lien box is Yes, the RV-707 requires the lienholder section and a copy of the lien instrument, and the $7.00 lien fee applies. Enter the lender's PLID if it's an ELT participant so the lien is recorded electronically.
The title has to be obtained within 30 days of purchase, and the sales tax is due to the county within 30 days too — after that the county collects penalty and interest. Hand the buyer a complete package (assigned title, RV-707, Form 6) at delivery, or file through eDMV so the title issues the same day.
Common questions
What form do I use to title a vehicle in Nebraska?+
Form RV-707, the Application for Certificate of Title, published by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. It's filed with the county treasurer, who issues the title. Licensed dealers can submit the same application electronically through the DMV's Dealer Automated Services in eDMV.
How much does a Nebraska title cost?+
The title fee is $10.00. If a lien is being noted on the title, add a $7.00 lien fee. Dealers filing through the DMV's eDMV Dealer Automated Services pay an additional $3.00 portal fee per title.
How much is sales tax on a car in Nebraska?+
The state rate is 5.5%, plus any local sales tax where the vehicle is registered — for example 1.5% in Omaha and 1.75% in Lincoln as of July 1, 2026. The tax is figured on Form 6 and normally paid to the county treasurer at registration, not to the dealer at the sale.
Does a trade-in reduce sales tax in Nebraska?+
Yes. The trade-in allowance is subtracted from the total sales price on Form 6 Line 2. The trade must be titled in the purchaser's name and taken in at the time of sale; a leased vehicle being returned does not qualify.
Is the doc fee taxable in Nebraska?+
Yes. The Department of Revenue's Form 6 instructions list document processing charges as part of the total sales price, along with dealer preparation, destination, GAP waiver contracts and service and maintenance agreements.
What is Nebraska Form 6?+
Form 6 is the Nebraska Sales/Use Tax and Tire Fee Statement for Motor Vehicle and Trailer Sales, issued by the Department of Revenue. A licensed dealer completes at least Lines 1-4 and Line 10 on every sale and gives the buyer signed copies; the buyer presents it to the county treasurer, who collects the state and local tax.
How long does a buyer have to title a car in Nebraska?+
30 days from the date of purchase. The sales tax on Form 6 is also due within 30 days; if it's paid late, the county treasurer collects penalty and interest.
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