As the 37th state in America and rather settled later than the rest, the region wide obligation for compiling Nebraska Death Records started late in 1904. Based on the Nebraska state law, death certificates are confidential files. Thus, only eligible individuals are admitted to acquire them particularly the parents or legal guardian of the dead, spouse, adult offspring or legal representative of an authorized person of the deceased. However, for genealogy reasons bereavement accounts on file for 50 years and more may be availed by the general public.
For files prior 1904, your only option is the office of the registrar in the county the bereavement took place. Other than that, you may go directly to Nebraska Department of Health Vital Records in Lincoln. To apply via mail, download application form from the government website. In here, supply the full name of the deceased, date of passing away, gender, county or city of occurrence, your own name, signature, your relationship to the dead, your mailing address as well as your daytime phone number. Attach a single fee of $11.00 through check or money order. In case you want walk-in request, you can go directly to the county health department in the state and obtain the document while you wait.
Nebraska Department of Health Vital Records contact information:
Nebraska Department of Health
Vital Records
P.O. Box 95065
Lincoln, NE 68509-5065
Phone: 402-471-2871
Fax: 402-471-8230
A more convenient way of requesting this document can be done through the Internet. One would be to check the eGovernment website managed by the State. Further, paid online file retrievers are also available for extensive use. By paying a nominal amount, you get your desired information accurately and immediately.