Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Nebraska vehicle title transfer office for Kearney and Buffalo County. Get your Kearney bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle.
Kearney Title & Registration Office
Office Name
Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle
Address
1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Phone
(308) 236-1226
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$10.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
7.50%
Special requirements in Buffalo County:
- Title must be notarized
- Title transfer at Buffalo County Treasurer within 30 days
- Sales tax at title transfer
- Odometer disclosure required
Notarization in Kearney: ⚠ Required
Nebraska requires notarization of the title assignment.
Documents Required for Kearney Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale — notarized
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $10.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 7.50% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Kearney Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Kearney DMV
- Where is the DMV in Kearney, Nebraska?
- The Kearney title office is the Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle, located at 1512 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (308) 236-1226.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Kearney?
- The title transfer fee in Buffalo County is $10.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 7.50%. Nebraska state rate 5.5% + Kearney city 2.0%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Kearney?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), a valid photo ID, and payment for the $10.00 title fee plus 7.50% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Kearney?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the Buffalo County Treasurer – Motor Vehicle to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.