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Nebraska Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Nebraska — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

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Nebraska · 110 offices

110
Offices listed
101
Counties covered
$17.00
Birth cert. fee
2–5 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$17 · Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders

Death Certificate

$16 · Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders

Marriage Certificate

$16 · Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders

Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Vital Records (DHHS - Office of Vital Records)

Address
301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln, NE
Mailing
Vital Records PO Box 95065 Lincoln, NE 68509-5065
Phone
(402) 471-2871
Hours
8 AM–5 PM (according to google maps, no info provided on their website)

Nebraska Birth Certificate

Fee
$17
Additional copy
$17
Rush fee
$0 (?)
Processing time
Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders
Rush processing
1-2 days
Public after
50 years after death

Who can request

  • Children
  • Person on Record
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Email
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Birth
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • State ID
Application form (HHS-88) ↗

Nebraska Death Certificate

Fee
$16
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$0 (?)
Processing time
Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders
Rush processing
1-2 days
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Children
  • Parents
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Email
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Funeral Home Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Death
  • Place of Residence
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Spouse Name
  • Year of Birth
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • State ID
Application form (HHS-92) ↗

Nebraska Marriage Certificate

Fee
$16
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$0 (?)
Processing time
Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders
Rush processing
1-2 days
Public after
All Confidential

Who can request

  • Children
  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Date of Marriage
  • Email
  • Groom Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place where License Was Issued
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • State ID
Application form (HHS-98) ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Secretary of State
Phone
(402)471-2558
Mailing
Nebraska Secretary of State Notary Division PO Box 95104 Lincoln, NE 68509 or Nebraska Secretary of State Notary Division 1201 N Street, Suite 120 Lincoln, NE 68508
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
Documents that may require an apostille or authentication are: • birth or death certificates • marriage licenses • divorce decrees • documentation for overseas adoptions • school transcripts • school diplomas or degrees • any business documentation for overseas • Power of Attorney documents

Nebraska vital records FAQs

How much does a Nebraska birth certificate cost?

The fee is $17.

How long does a Nebraska birth certificate take?

Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders

How much does a Nebraska death certificate cost?

The fee is $16.

How long does a Nebraska death certificate take?

Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders

How much does a Nebraska marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $16.

How long does a Nebraska marriage certificate take?

Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders

Where do I get a birth certificate in Nebraska?

Nebraska birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 110 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a Nebraska birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Nebraska Public Records Statutes. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.