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''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:Nebraska|Nebraska]] > Nebraska Vital Records''
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= Nebraska BIrth, Marriage and Death Records Online =
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===Vital Records Reference Dates===


== Nebraska Vital Records Online Links ==
Nebraska vital records start the following years:


= Introduction to Vital Records =
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= Birth Records =
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| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[[Nebraska Vital Records#Birth_Records|Births]]
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[[Nebraska Vital Records#Marriage_Records|Marriages]]
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[[Nebraska Vital Records#Death_Records|Deaths]]
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| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |Earliest
| width="16.6%" align="center" |1869*
| width="16.6%" align="center" |County Formation
| width="16.6%" align="center" |1873*
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| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |Statewide Registration
| width="16.6%" align="center" |1904
| width="16.6%" align="center" |1909
| width="16.6%" align="center" |1904
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<nowiki>* </nowiki>"With the exception of some delayed birth registrations located in the office of the county clerk, Nebraska did not record births and deaths at the county level."<ref>Alice Eichholz, ed. ''Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources'', 3rd ed. (Provo,Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 2004), 409.</ref> The city of Omaha kept birth and death records prior to statewide registration. 


'''Early - 1904'''
==Nebraska Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online==
===Births===
*'''1900-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20479/nebraska-births?s=275764761 Nebraska Births] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1904-1994''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62094/ Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994] at Ancestry - index & images ($)


'''1904 - Present'''
===Marriages===
*'''1600s-1900s''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=Nebraska US Marriages - Nebraska] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1855-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61335 Nebraska, Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1855-1995''' {{RecordSearch|1708654|Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995}} at FamilySearch — [[Nebraska Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1856-1898''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7871 Nebraska Compiled Marriage Index] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1909-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20482/nebraska-marriages?s=275764761 Nebraska Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


=== Local Records of Births and Deaths ===
===Deaths===
*'''1861-1948''' {{RecordSearch|2721451|Nebraska, Grand Army of the Republic, Burial Records, 1861-1948}} at FamilySearch — [[Nebraska, Grand Army of the Republic, Burial Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1900-1955''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20686/nebraska-deaths-1900-1955?s=275764761 Nebraska Deaths, 1900-1955] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1904-1955''' [https://www.nebraskadeathindex.com/ Death Index, 1904-1955] at the Nebraska Death Index - Index & browsable images
*'''1904-1968''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62095/ Nebraska Index to Deaths, 1904-1968] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1935-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 US Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1956-1968''' [https://www.nebraskadeathindex.com/ The Nebraska Death Index] at Nebraska Death Index — index
*'''1956-1968''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10922/nebraska-death-index-1956-1968?s=275764761 Nebraska Death Index, 1956-1968] at MyHeritage — index only ($)


The earliest civil vital records were kept by a few city health departments. Omaha has death records dating from 1870 and birth records from 1873. Lincoln has birth and death files from 1889.  
===City & County Databases===
*'''1873-1910''' [https://omahalibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16747coll12/search Index to the Douglas County Birth Registers] at Omaha Public Library - Index
*'''1873-1915''' [https://digital.omahalibrary.org/digital/collection/p16747coll11 Douglas County Death Register Indexes] at Omaha Public Library - index


A few [[Portal:Nebraska|Nebraska]] counties also began recording births and deaths before statewide registration. Contact the county clerk to obtain copies of the records. Copies of the incomplete county records before 1905 (except Douglas County) are also available at the Bureau of Vital Statistics (see below). For Douglas County records write to:
===Order Certificates===
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/nebraska.htm Nebraska Certificates] online - $


'''Douglas County Health Department'''<br>Vital Statistics, Civic Center, Room 402<br>1819 Farnam Street<br>Omaha, Nebraska 68183-0401<br>Telephone: 402-444-7205<br>Internet:<br>http://www.co.douglas.ne.us/dept/health/living/birth_death.php<br>
==Birth Records==


=== State Records of Births and Deaths ===
===Local Records of Births and Deaths===


Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1920. Delayed registrations are also available from 1917 for births that occurred before that time. To obtain copies of the records, write to:
The earliest civil vital records were kept by a few city health departments. The city of Omaha has birth records dating from 1869 and death records from 1873. Lincoln has birth and death files from 1889.  


Nebraska Department of HHS Finance &amp; Support<br>Vital Records <br>P.O. Box 95065 <br>Lincoln, NE 68509-5065 <br>Telephone: 402-471-2871<br>E-mail: [mailto:vitalrecords@hhss.ne.gov Vitalrecords@hhss.ne.gov]<br>Internet: http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/
A few [[Nebraska Genealogy|Nebraska]] counties also began recording births and deaths before statewide registration. Contact the county clerk to obtain copies of the records. Copies of the incomplete county records before 1905 (except Douglas County) are also available at the Bureau of Vital Statistics (see below). For Douglas County records write to:
 
'''[http://www.douglascountyhealth.com/ Douglas County Health Department]'''<br>Vital Statistics, Civic Center, Room 402<br>1819 Farnam Street<br>Omaha, NE 68183-0401<br>Telephone: 402-444-7205
 
===State Records of Births and Deaths===
*'''1873-1910'''  An [https://omahalibrary.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16747coll12/search Index to the Douglas County Birth Registers] is available online through the Omaha Public Library. There are five volumes of the birth registers on three reels of microfilm with nearly 50,000 records in the collection. Volume 1 (1873-1887) of Omaha, and volume 5 (1895-1910) of South Omaha are currently indexed. The records include the full name, sex, race, date of birth, place of birth, names of parents, and residence of parents.  Available at the [https://omahalibrary.org/locations/O0/ Omaha Public Library Genealogy & Local History Room]. Call number Nebraska Reference 929.3782254. [https://omaha.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S60C1085152 Douglas County Birth Registers]
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1904 and was generally complied with by 1920. Delayed registrations are also available from 1917 for births that occurred before that time. To obtain copies of the records, write to:
 
'''[http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/default.aspx Nebraska Department of Health &amp; Human Services]'''<br>Division of Public Health<br>Vital Records <br>P.O. Box 95065 <br>Lincoln, NE 68509-5065 <br>Telephone: 402-471-2871<br>Email: [mailto:DHHS.VitalRecords@nebraska.gov DHHS.VitalRecords@nebraska.gov]  


State your relationship to the individual and the reason you want the information. Requests for records of persons born or married within the last 50 years are only available to a member of the immediate family.  
State your relationship to the individual and the reason you want the information. Requests for records of persons born or married within the last 50 years are only available to a member of the immediate family.  


The current fees for this service are listed at the above website and at [http://www.vitalrec.com www.vitalrec.com].  
The current fees for this service are listed at the above website and at [http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRecords.com].
 
The FamilySearch Library has not acquired copies of Nebraska birth or death records from state, county, or city offices. Some vital records have been transcribed and published in genealogical periodicals.
 
==Marriage Records==
 
Marriages have been recorded by individual counties since the date each county was organized. Marriage documents since 1867 often list the names of parents of the bride and groom. Copies can be obtained by writing to the office of the probate judge in the county. Some of the earliest marriage records are now in the custody of the Nebraska State Historical Society. The FamilySearch Library has microfilms of marriage records for many counties.  


The Family History Library has not acquired copies of Nebraska birth or death records from state, county, or city offices. Some vital records have been transcribed and published in genealogical periodicals.  
Statewide registration of marriages began in 1909. Since that time, each county clerk has been required to submit a copy of all marriage records to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. You can write to the Bureau (address above) for information. The Bureau of Vital Statistics will release records of marriages within the last 50 years only to a member of the immediate family.  


There are some death on-line records and indexes at [http://www.deathindexes.com/nebraska/index.html http://www.deathindexes.com/nebraska/index.html].
Marriage records for some counties may be found at [http://usgwarchives.net/marriages/nebraska/nebraska.htm Nebraska Marriage Records] and [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62096/ Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955]  


Adoption records
===Divorce Records===


= Marriage Records  =
Divorce proceedings since the 1850's have been kept by the clerk of the district court for each county. Divorce records since 1909 are also at the Bureau of Vital Statistics.


Marriages have been recorded by individual counties since the date each county was organized. Marriage documents since 1867 often list the names of parents of the bride and groom. Copies can be obtained by writing to the office of the probate judge in the county. Some of the earliest marriage records are now in the custody of the Nebraska State Historical Society. The Family History Library has microfilms of marriage records for many counties.
==Death Records==


Statewide registration of marriages began in 1909. Since that time, each county clerk has been required to submit a copy of all marriage records to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. You can write to the Bureau (address above) for information. The Bureau of Vital Statistics will release records of marriages within the last 50 years only to a member of the immediate family.
=== Cause of Death ===
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate


Marriage records for some counties may be found at [http://usgwarchives.net/marriages/nebraska/nebraska.htm http://usgwarchives.net/marriages/nebraska/nebraska.htm]
==Substitute Records==


== Divorce Records ==
[[Nebraska Church Records|Nebraska Church Records]]


Divorce proceedings since the 1850's have been kept by the clerk of the district court for each county. Divorce records since 1909 are also at the Bureau of Vital Statistics.
[[Nebraska Cemeteries|Nebraska Cemetery Records]]


= Death Records =
[[Nebraska Census|Nebraska Census]]


= Substitute Records =
[[Nebraska Newspapers|Nebraska Newspapers]]


[[Nebraska_Church_Records|Nebraska Church Records]]
[[Nebraska Obituaries|Nebraska Obituaries]]


[[Nebraska_Cemeteries|Nebraska Cemetery Records]]
[[Nebraska Military Records|Nebraska Military Records]]  


[[Nebraska_Census|Nebraska Census]]
[[Nebraska Periodicals|Nebraska Periodicals]]  


[[Nebraska_Newspapers|Nebraska Newspapers]]
[[Nebraska History|Nebraska History]]


[[Nebraska_Military_Records|Nebraska Military Records]]
==Tips==


[[Nebraska_History|Nebraska History]]
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the infomation found on the record.
*If you're unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths.
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Nebraska''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by that county.


= Tips =
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= Analyzing Records =
==Archives, Libraries and Societies==


= Archives, Libraries and Societies =
[[Nebraska Archives and Libraries|Nebraska Archives and Libraries]]


[[Nebraska_Archives_and_Libraries|Nebraska Archives and Libraries]]
[[Nebraska Societies|Nebraska Societies]]  


[[Nebraska_Societies|Nebraska Societies]]
==Inventory of Vital Records==


== Inventory of Vital Records ==
A description of the history and availability of existing records is in ''The Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records In Nebraska''. <ref name="null">''The Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records In Nebraska'' (Lincoln, Nebraska: Historical Records Survey, 1941); FamilySearch Library {{FSC|12869|title-id|disp=book 978.2 V23h, film 874077 item 3; fiche 6046710}}.</ref>


A description of the history and availability of existing records is in ''The Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records In Nebraska'' (Lincoln, Nebraska: Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1218836339838_647" /> [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=12869&disp=Guide+to+public+vital+statistics+records++ book 978.2 V23h, film 874077 item 3; fiche 6046710]).
==References==


=== Websites ===
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*http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/deathrecords.html
{{Nebraska|Nebraska}} {{U.S. Vital Records}}
*http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/vitalrecords.html
*http://www.deathindexes.com/nebraska/index.html
*http://www.idreamof.com/marriage/ne.html


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[[Category:Nebraska, United States|Vital]]  
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