Nebraska Birth Data

To do many activities in the United States and abroad you need an original copy of your birth certificate. Obtaining the original birth certificate is something that is rather difficult to do. But obtaining a copy of the original birth certificate is rather easy.

A birth record refers to the certificate issued upon the birth of every child in Nebraska, or a certified copy of this certificate. Some city health departments in Nebraska were responsible for some of the state’s earliest birth records. The city of Omaha has records dating back to 1869.

State of Nebraska Vital Records only has information about events that took place in Nebraska. Only records that are 50 years old or older may be requested for family history as stated in the Rules and Regulations Chapter 3 para 3-004.06 Genealogical Use. Birth and death records start in 1904. Marriage and divorce records start in 1909. Our office has request forms which can be mailed to Lincoln. You may also contact the regional office (308-436-6951) or HHS vital statistics via the internet (www.dhhs.ne.gov).  This web site will access information on all departments and services.