Otoe County Veterans Service Office

06/19/2026

Otoe County Veterans Service Office will be hosting a Korean War Recognition Event. Details in the link below 👇

We're adding Korean War Veteran Recognition events from across the state to our website! If you haven't signed up yet or can't make it to our July 24th ceremony in Lincoln, there are other options available. Find the list at https://veterans.nebraska.gov/korea. We will continue to update as partners share details on events they have planned.

06/17/2026

We have been made aware of potential scam messaging circulating promoting a "Free Athletic Shoes from VA" program.

This appears to be a scam that is misusing the VA name and logo to target Veterans.

Please make Veterans aware to NOT:
❌ Click any links received via email related to this offer
❌ Create any accounts through links in unsolicited emails
❌ Provide any personal information

If Veterans have already engaged with this offer, please have them contact, and report it to, the VA Inspector General's fraud hotline at 1-800-488-8244 or online at va.gov/oig.


See the image of the illegitimate flyer below 👇

06/10/2026

https://news.va.gov/147334/veterans-savings-program-postcard-scam/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The latest fraud tactic targeting Veterans involves sending fake postcards claiming you're entitled to “extra VA benefits” or additional payments.

06/09/2026

Do you have a veteran in your life- past or present? SDA Civics class and the Otoe Co Museum of Memories are now collecting the histories of all Otoe Co Veterans. Please consider picking up a Veteran Profile Packet at the area libraries, clubs or Legions or follow the QR code below. We never want to forget the sacrifices made by our local veterans.

06/08/2026

We’re offering free gun cleaning mats and gun locks to any veteran who wants one.

Whether you’re a veteran yourself or know someone who is, these tools are to help keep fi****ms safe and well-maintained. It’s about safety, pride, and gratitude- all wrapped in one.

If you’re a veteran, or want to pass this along to one, please reach out. We’d be honored to provide you with these free resources.

06/06/2026

06/01/2026

Veterans, If you receive this text, please do not click on the link. Go to your Va.gov account or contact our office if you believe that there is information you need updated.

05/29/2026

Buddy Check July 22nd

02/07/2026

Please contact your respective representative or attend the hearing and voice your support or opposition to these two bills in Nebraska.

LB826 is a bill that would allow Veterans or surviving spouses who find out they are eligible for a Homestead Exemption after the June 30 deadline to file for a Homestead Exemption between June 30 and the end of the year. This will be very helpful to those who retroactively are eligible but don’t have the VA certification due to delays in getting a VA decision. Hearing is Feb 11 at 1:30 in the Revenue Committee. Please support this bill.

LB1117 would require dependents of veterans to exhaust all benefits provided under the US Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program in order to qualify for the Nebraska Dependents of Veterans tuition waiver. Essentially this will prevent DEA eligible dependents from using the waiver of tuition at Nebraska state colleges and universities. This is a very good benefit that if taken away will impact a lot of dependents who use the waver of tuition to cover their tuition while the DEA benefits cover their cost of living/room and board. Hearing is Feb 12 at 1:30 in the Revenue Committee. Please oppose this bill.

02/04/2026

Disabled/Blind Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax & Fee Exemption.

We are fielding many questions daily about this exemption and the application process.

Facts:

The exemption only applies to the Motor Vehicle Tax and Motor Vehicle Fee. All other taxes and fees (e.g. plate fee, sales tax, wheel tax, etc.) still need to be paid. These are the top two fees listed on the registration on the right under "Tax & Fee Summary".

How to register: The veteran must be in the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs Military & Veteran Registry as this is how DMV will verify eligibility. Veterans can do this by either going online https://www.nebraska.gov/va_registry/index.cgi and following the directions provided OR they can visit their County Veterans Service Officer or State Service Office and a VSO can verify their eligibility. NOTE! It takes up to 48 hours after approval for the registry to be processed and visible to the DMV. Applications received after 5 P.M. CT on Friday will be processed the following Monday and in the DMV database by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Once registered, how to obtain exemption:

In person- Tell the county treasurer staff you qualify for the disabled veteran tax exemption.

Via mail- include a note requesting the exemption along with your social security number

Online- on the second step (eligibility) check the box that says, "I am eligible for the disabled veteran motor vehicle tax and fee exemption and want to claim it on one of the vehicles I am renewing."

When does a veteran apply for the tax exemption?
The request for the tax exemption MUST occur within 30 days after the purchase of a vehicle. For registration renewal, the request MUST occur prior to the final day of the expiration month. If the request is outside the required timeframe, the veteran will not qualify for the exemption until the next renewal period.

The eligible veteran MUST be on the title to the vehicle selected for the exemption. If the vehicle is titled in a trust or LLC., the eligible veteran must be listed as an owner also.

For further questions, please call our office at 402-873-9540 or call the Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs at 402-420-4021

Official Nebraska.gov application