Order your Nebraska (NE) Birth Certificate online
Waiting in long lines in government offices to get your birth certificate is no longer necessary. Order your certified Nebraska (NE) birth certificate from your home.
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Replace a Lost Nebraska Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is a legal document that allows you to apply for certain benefits and to request a passport, social security card and driver's license. To obtain your Nebraska (NE) birth certificate you will need to complete our online form and follow the personalized instructions we provide. Your Nebraska birth records will be issued by the vital records office and delivered to your home.
Replacing an important document can be overwhelming. If you have lost your state Nebraska birth certificate, or if it was destroyed, you need a replacement copy. Replace your birth certificate by completing our online form of the state where you were born and following the detailed instructions we provide with your application form.
Obtain an Authorized Copy of Your Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is an important document that allows you to prove identity, age and American citizenship, especially when applying for a passport, government benefits, enroll in school, or even join the military. If you need to request an authorized copy, you will need to request it to the state where you were born or directly to the county where you were born.
For a certified copy of your Nebraska birth certificate, please complete our online form and follow the set of personalized instructions we provide to receive your authorized copy of your birth certificate.
You may only obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state where the event occurred. If you were born in Nebraska then you may request a birth certificate from this state. You will be able to obtain a birth certificate from the Nebraska (NE) vital records office or the county recorders such as the ones in: Douglas County, Lancaster County, Sarpy County, and the cities of Omaha, Lincoln.
Nebraska Birth Certificate Requirements
To obtain a copy of a birth certificate you will need to complete the application and mail it to your birth state’s vital records office. You will also need to prove your identity.
All those born in Nebraska that need to request a certified copy of a birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy, of both sides, of one of the forms of photo ID listed below, along with a completed application form:
- State of Nebraska Driver’s License
- State of Nebraska ID Card
- Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State
- Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
- U.S. Passport
Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:
Nebraska Vital Records
P.O. Box 95065,
Lincoln, NE 68509-5065
Who is Eligible to Apply
Birth records are restricted in Nebraska. Only the following may apply for a copy of a birth record: if you are applying for yourself or if you are the parent, the child or the spouse of the person named on record. You may also request if you are the legal guardian, the legal representative or if you have a court order.
Remember that Your Nebraska birth certificate is an important form of identification used for life events like employment, getting or renewing your passport or driver's license, applying for benefits, and even enrolling in school or youth sports activities.
Nebraska Birth Certificate Fees
To request a Nebraska birth certificate, you are required to pay the state fees. The cost to process a certified copy of a birth certificate in Nebraska is: $17, for additional copies the cost is $17 each.
Nebraska Birth Processing Times
Thanks to our service, you are able to request your birth certificates with ease, by avoiding long lines and without having to go to government offices. All you have to do is complete our easy-to-fill-out form and send it to the corresponding state vital records office. Once it’s processed, you will receive it in the comfort of your own home by mail. In most cases, birth certificate orders in Nebraska are filled within 2-3 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.
We recommend requesting certified copies of Nebraska birth certificates early to avoid delays especially if certificates are needed for sports programs, travel documents and passports, school enrollment, planning for retirement and other reasons that may have a deadline.
Nebraska Vital Records Offices
There are several government offices that can process your birth certificate request in Nebraska. Among these, Nebraska Department of Health Services Vital Records Office branches and local county offices. The latter is often the quickest (even when they’re not the closest) option due to the lower number of requests.
Please find a complete list below:
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Lancaster County Birth Certificate
Lancaster County Clerk 555 Tenth Street
Lincoln, NE 68508-2803 -
Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South (first floor)
Lincoln, NE 68509 -
Omaha - Douglas County Birth Certificate
Vital Statistics
Civic Center, Rm. 402 1819 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68183 -
Sarpy County Birth Certificate
Sarpy County Clerk
1210 Golden Gate Drive
Papillion, NE 68046-2845
FAQs about Nebraska (NE) Birth Certificates
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How to get a birth certificate in Nebraska?
The fastest way to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in Nebraska is by completing the form online.
- Fill out the birth certificate application online (click button to view form). Our experts will review your form to ensure it is mistake-free so that your certificate can be issued directly.
- Print, sign and pack your revised form with photocopies of a government-issued photo ID (check valid documents listed above)
- Post your package to the Nevada vital records office with the required documents and fees
The Nebraska bureau of vital statistics will issue your official birth certificate and send it to your home address.
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How long does it take to get birth certificate in Nebraska?
Processing time for a certified copy of a Nebraska birth certificate can vary:
- Mail-in orders take approximately 2-3 weeks
- In-person applications usually require waiting in line, check the vital records office addresses listed above and enquire about opening hours
To ensure quickest turnaround time and avoid your application being refused:
- Fill out the online birth certificate application (available by clicking button above).
- Our experts will verify your form to make sure it is error-free so your birth certificate can be issued directly
- Follow our personalized instructions to receive your official Nevada birth certificate at home
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How much is a birth certificate in Nebraska?
Obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate in Nebraska carries a state fee of $17. Additional copies of the same birth certificate ordered within a single form carry a cost of $17 .
Birth certificate application fees must be paid when submitting the request.
It is recommendable to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate at once, to keep on file, or for future use.
