How to Search Nebraska Public Records

Nebraska's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 93 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.

  • Courts: The Nebraska Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court (12 districts), County Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
  • Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
  • Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
  • Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
  • Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
2,005,465
Households
803,100
Median Income
$71,722
Median Home Value
$205,600

Voter Records Databases

3 official Nebraska voter records sources.

Voter Records

Elections Division | Nebraska Secretary of State
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Working with election officials in the state’s 93 counties, the Elections Division oversees election law, the conduct of elections in the state, election tabulation equipment and the state voter registration system. The division accepts candidate filings and compiles results for statewide, legislative, judicial retention and certain district elections.
Previous Elections | Nebraska Secretary of State
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2004 General Election Official Results Nebraska 2004 General Election Voter Statistics 2004 General Election Informational Pamphlet on Initiatives 2004 General Election Constitutional Amendments Text 2004 Nebraska Primary Election Canvass Book
Nonpartisan, Sample Ballot, Primary Election, May 12, 2026
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option sales tax approved by the voters for a · period of 15 years?" YES (for continuing the Economic · Development Program) NO (against continuing the Economic · Development Program) CITY TICKET · For Continuing the Tax for · Economic Development Program · City of Ravenna, Nebraska ·

Nebraska Counties

93 Nebraska counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nebraska's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

Nebraska's court system is headed by the Nebraska Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court (12 districts), County Court. Many Nebraska courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The Nebraska Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

Nebraska vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The Nebraska sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

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