Get certified Nebraska Death Certificate

A certified copy of a Nebraska death certificate costs $16 from the Nebraska DHHS. Additional copies ordered at the same time are also $16 each.

Yes. Nebraska death certificates can be ordered online through the Nebraska DHHS vital records office or through authorized third-party services. You will need to provide the decedent’s full legal name, date of death, and your relationship to the deceased.

Nebraska restricts death certificate access to eligible requestors such as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, legal representative, or funeral director. If requesting on behalf of an eligible party, you may submit a notarized affidavit or sworn statement confirming your authorization. A Power of Attorney (PoA) document is also accepted as valid proof of legal authority.

An officially certified death certificate from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will have unique security features to ensure its authenticity. The appearance of an official death certificate may vary depending on the year of issue. Still, it will contain essential details confirming the individual's identity at death. Official death certificates from Nebraska typically feature the state seal, the individual's name, the date and place of death, and the state registrar's signature. They are printed on secure, tamper-resistant paper with watermarks and other security elements. The NDHHS issues these certificates to state guidelines, and all counties follow these secure issuance procedures.

• Full Name of the Decedent: The full legal name of the person whose death is being recorded.
• Date of Death: The exact date and time of death of the individual.
• Place of Death: The city, county, and state where the death occurred, along with the specific facility or location.
• Cause of Death: The immediate and underlying causes of death, as certified by the attending physician or medical examiner.
• Medical Certification Information: Includes details about who certified the death, such as the attending physician or coroner, and any contributing medical factors.
• Demographic Information: The deceased's age, sex, race, ethnicity, marital status, education level, and occupation.
• Disposition Details: Information about the method of disposition (burial, cremation, etc.), the date and place of disposition, and the funeral home or director responsible.
• Informant Information: The name and relationship of the person providing personal details of the deceased.
• Social Security Number: The Social Security number of the deceased.

The process of corrections or amendments to a Nebraska death certificate can vary depending on the changes needed. Generally, an addendum is created to make the necessary corrections or changes while keeping the original record unaltered.

Here are the steps to correct or amend a state of Nebraska death certificate:

1. Complete the Application for Amendment Form HHS-93: Follow the instructions and complete the form with the requested changes.
2. Gather Required Documentation: Valid government-issued photo ID. Supporting documents proving the need for correction (original or certified copies)—court orders (if required) for specific changes. The application must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. Include a self-addressed business-sized envelope.
3. Submit Your Application and Documents: Send all materials to Nebraska DHHS.
4. Pay Required Fees: Processing fee: $16.00 to correct the record and $16.00 for each amended copy of the certified death certificate. Accepted payments: Check or money order payable to Vital Records.
5. Mail application, documents, payment, and a self-addressed business envelope to:
6. Vital Records Office P.O. Box 95065 Lincoln, NE 68509-5065

Apostilles may be ordered from the Nebraska Secretary of State by mail or VRO only.

You need an apostille when you file documents with a foreign government. It is a special certificate that verifies the authenticity of vital records for international use and is acceptable in countries that are part of the Hague Convention.

We offer comprehensive apostille services for death certificates across all 50 US states. Governments and organizations acknowledge the service, which is legally valid in over 100 countries. VRO’s service comes with expert support, costs $149 (plus government fees), and can be accomplished online in just three steps.

To manually obtain an apostille for a Nebraska death certificate, follow these steps:

Online Option:

You may submit your request and payment for Apostilles or Authentications online through the https://business.nebraska.gov.

Payment can be made with a credit or debit card when you submit the request online. You must submit the documents to be authenticated either by mail or in person when you pay online.

Mail-in and In person Option:

You may submit a printed Certification Request Form with payment by check or money order when submitting documents by mail or in person. Please make all checks payable to Nebraska Secretary of State.

1. Obtain a Certified Copy of the Death Certificate: First, request a certified copy of the death certificate from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
2. Complete the Apostille Request Form: Obtain and complete the appropriate apostille request form from the Nebraska Secretary of State's office.
3. Prepare the Required Documents: Gather the certified death certificate and the completed apostille request form. Note that you must include a return envelope or mailing label, otherwise standard postage will be used.
4. Submit the Documents: Submit the certified death certificate, completed request form, and any required fees to the Nebraska Secretary of State's office.
5. Pay the Required Fees: Ensure you include a check or money order for the appropriate fee ($10.00 per document) for the apostille service, made payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State. Online payments can be made online at https://business.nebraska.gov, but the form and documents must be printed and submitted by mail or in person.
6. Send the Request: Mail or deliver your documents and payment to the Nebraska Secretary of State's office.

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