Nebraska Birth Certificate Application (Form HHS-88) (HHS-88)
Official state formForm HHS-88Free downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
Form HHS-88 is used to request a certified copy of a Nebraska birth certificate from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records. The office has registered births since 1904.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the record
- A parent named on the record
- A spouse or child of the person named on the record
- A legal guardian or legal representative, with proof
What to send with it
- The completed and signed application
- A photocopy of your photo ID, such as a current driver's license
- Proof of relationship, if the record is not yours or your child's
- A check or money order for the exact amount, payable to Vital Records
- A stamped, self-addressed business size envelope
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Vital Records PO Box 95065 Lincoln, NE 68509-5065
- State fee
- $17 per certified copy
- Typical processing
- At least 15 business days
- Source
- Official government page