Douglas County Health Department
Civic Center, Room H01 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68183
Contact & location
- Address
- Civic Center, Room H01 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68183
- Mail-in address
- Douglas County Health DepartmentCivic Center, Room H01 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68183
- Records for
- Douglas County, Nebraska
- Phone
- 402-444-7204
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Nebraska state records
Douglas County follows Nebraska’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $17.00
- Nebraska birth certificate fee
- 2–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 2,005,465
- Nebraska population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $17.00 | 2–5 weeksNebraska estimate |
| Death Certificate | $16.00 | 2–5 weeksNebraska estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Douglas County Health Department’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Omaha. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.6 (14)- ★★★★★LaVerna MitchellGoogle
Quick and friendly services.
- ★★★★★Milena HoffmannGoogle
During last 10 years I needed to get birth certificates for reasons. There is always friendly and fast service and acceptable waiting time. Only fee raised about $5.00 up.
- ★★★★★MaryGoogle
WOW! I just got off the phone with Jody in this office. I have never, ever received better, kinder or more polite help from any gov't office employee than I did from this woman! And quick, quick, quick! So greatful!
- ★★★★★VonGoogle
Customer service was very helpful. I live in another state and they helped get my birth certificates to me fast before my cruise. Thank you
- ★★★★★Paul RaseGoogle
I have come here several times in the past to get my children's birth certificates. Great experience each time. This is my first time coming for a death certificate. Equally great experience. The employees here are kind, respectful and efficient. Hard to believe this is a government office! 10/10