Nebraska vital records · Death Certificate
Nebraska Death Certificate
How to get a certified Nebraska death certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues death records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $16.00
- Death Certificate fee
- 2–5 weeks
- Processing time
- 1
- Offices issuing
- 1
- Counties
How to get a Nebraska death certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Nebraska office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 1 county offices that issue death records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (HHS-92) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $16.00 fee to Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Vital Records, Vital Records, PO Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065.
Nebraska death certificate fees, processing & requirements
- 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
- 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
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
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8 AM–5 PM (according to google maps, no info provided on their website)
Skip the trip. Order a Nebraska death certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a death certificate in Nebraska: county offices
1 offices in 1 Nebraska counties are confirmed to issue death records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $16.00.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County Health Department Civic Center, Room H01
1819 Farnam Street, Omaha · Health Departments | Douglas | 402-444-7204 | $16.00 |
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Nebraska death certificate FAQs
How much does a Nebraska death certificate cost?
A certified Nebraska death certificate costs $16.00 ($16), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $16.
How long does it take to get a death certificate in Nebraska?
Standard processing is Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders. Expedited service: 1-2 days ($0 (?)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a death certificate in Nebraska?
1 Nebraska offices across 1 counties issue death records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Vital Records), or order online.
Who can request a Nebraska death certificate?
Nebraska issues certified copies to: Children, Parents, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.
What ID do I need for a Nebraska death certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, State ID.
Can I order a Nebraska death certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Nebraska death certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Nebraska Public Records Statutes. Fees and processing times are set by Nebraska and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.