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Nebraska Birth Records

To begin, add a birth record or view a list of locations and resources for Nebraska birth records.

Requesting Nebraska Birth Records

Persons with proper purpose can request Nebraska birth records from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The Department maintains records from 1904 until the present day.

Ways You Can Place Your Order

You can place an order for Nebraska birth records in person and by mail by contacting the Department of Health and Human Services. You can also apply online for a birth record, though you must fax or email in a copy of your photo ID when placing an internet request.

Having Proper Purpose

Only persons with proper purpose can request Nebraska birth records. Proper purpose includes personal use, legal use, consensual use, scientific/medical use, law enforcement use, genealogical use, historical research, government use, and media use. Proper identification and documentation is required.

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State of Nebraska

Official Government Website

Census Statistics (NE)

Birth Rate per 1000 People in 2004: 15.1
Number of Births in 2004: 26332

Nebraska Records

Nebraska Birth Certificates

If you would like to submit a request for Nebraska birth certificates, take the following steps:

Step 1: You will first need to complete a Nebraska Birth Certificate application.

Step 2: Obtain a clear and legible copy of a current government-issued photo ID, such as your driver’s license.

Step 3: Include a check or money order covering the $12 fee and return the completed application and copy of your ID to the Vital Records office. You can also bring these items in person.

If you have additional questions about Nebraska birth records, you can contact the department below:

Nebraska Department of Health
Vital Records
P.O. Box 95065
Lincoln, NE 68509-5065
(402) 471-2871

Nebraska Birth Record Resource Links

Nebraska Birth Record Locations

Debbie Postany

Taylor, NE 68879
p (308) 942-3135
Lorissa Hartman
Lorissa Hartman Thomas County
PO Box 226
Thedford, NE 69166
p (308) 645-2261
Madison County Courthouse
1313 North Main Street
PO Box 290
Madison, NE 68748
p (136) 402-4543 x311
Sharon Sandberg
Sharon Sandberg Banner County Clerk
PO Box 67
Harrisburg, NE 69345
p (308) 436-5265