Nebraska § 60-151 - Certificate of title obtained in name of purchaser; exceptions.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 60-151 — Certificate of title obtained in name of purchaser; exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60-151. Certificate of title obtained in name of purchaser; exceptions.
(1) The certificate of title for a vehicle shall be obtained in the name of the purchaser upon application signed by the purchaser, except that (a) for titles to be held by a married couple, applications may be accepted upon the signature of either spouse as a signature for himself or herself and as agent for his or her spouse and (b) for an applicant providing proof that he or she is a handicapped or disabled person as defined in section 60-331.02, applications may be accepted upon the signature of the applicant's parent, legal guardian, foster parent, or agent.
(2) If the purchaser of a vehicle does not obtain a certificate of title in accordance with subsection (1) of this section within thirty days after the sale of the vehicle, the seller of such vehicle may request the department to update the electronic certificate of title record. The department shall update such record upon receiving evidence of a sale satisfactory to the director.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 60-151
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 60-151 cover?
Section 60-151 ("Certificate of title obtained in name of purchaser; exceptions.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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