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Nebraska Death Records

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

Ordering Nebraska Death Records

If you fall under the definition of proper purpose and need a copy of Nebraska death records, then you can contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Nebraska death records since 1904 are available through the department.

Ordering Options

There are two main ways that you can order Nebraska death records: by person and by mail. You will need a copy of your government-issued photo ID for all requests.

Who Has Proper Purpose?

In order to request Nebraska death records, you must be able to prove proper purpose. Generally speaking, the only persons authorized to request Nebraska death records are a spouse, parent, next of kin, or a legal representative. Appropriate documentation is needed to process all requests.

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State of Nebraska

Official Government Website

Census Statistics (NE)

# of Deaths in 2005: 106568 (880.4 per 100,000 people)
# of Infant Deaths in 2005: 172 (6.53 per 100,000 people)
Death Rate per 1000 People in 2004: 8.4
Number of Deaths in 2004: 14657
Number of Infant Deaths in 2004: 173
Rate of Infant Death per 1000 Live Births in 2004: 6.6

Nebraska Records

Nebraska Death Certificates

If you are interested in making a request for Nebraska death certificates, the steps are as follows:

Step 1: To request a Nebraska death certificate, you will need to fully complete a Nebraska Death Certificate application.

Step 2: A copy of your government-issued, photo ID will need to accompany your request. Make sure that the copy is large enough and legible enough that all of the information can be read.

Step 3: Once you have obtained a copy of your ID and completed the application, you can mail them to the Vital Records office. You will need to include a check or money order for the $11 fee with all requests.

For more information on accessing 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 Death Record Resource Links

Nebraska Death Record Locations

Accident Reports
Accident Records Bureau
Box 94669
Lincoln, NE 68509
p (402) 479-4645
f (402) 479-3637
Banner County Services
Banner County Services Sharon Sandberg
PO Box 67
Harrisburg, NE 69345
p (308) 436-5265
Nebraska State Genealogical Society
1500 R Street
P.O. Box 82554
Lincoln, NE 68501-8255
p (402) 471-4783
Perkins County Genealogcical Society
P.O. Box 336
Grant, NE 69140
Register of Deeds
Register of Deeds April Wescott
145 Lincoln Ave
Brewster, NE 68821
p (308) 547-2222