Birth & Death Certificate Information

Office Hours:  8:00am - 4:00pm  Monday through Friday
Office Location:  H-01, Omaha-Douglas Civic Center Building, 1819 Farnam Street

 

Who can request a Birth Certificate or Death Certificate?

• Birth Certificate - A request can be made for a copy of your own birth certificate, that of your spouse, your child, your parent, by a legal guardian, or an attorney representing the individual making the request.


• Death Certificate - A request can be made for a copy of a death certificate by the spouse, child, or parent of the deceased.  The mortuary or an attorney representing the estate of the deceased or a beneficiary to any insurance proceeds or to any portion of the estate of the deceased.
  

To Order by Mail:

1. Pick either the Birth Certificate or Death Certificate from the links below
2. Fill out the application
3. Print the application and sign. If the application prints on two pages, sign and return both pages
4. If applying by mail, please include a photocopy of the requester's current picture identification, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment by check or money order.
5. Mail to:
   
   Douglas County Health Department
   Vital Statistics
   H-01 Civic Center
   1819 Farnam Street
   Omaha, NE 68183-0401

Associated Fees for Certified Copy and Processing:

Include $12.00 for each certified copy of Birth Certificate ordered.
Include $11.00 for each certified copy of Death Certificate ordered.

Forms

• Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
• Application for Certified Copy of Death Certificate

If you have any questions regarding applications or price, call 402-444-7204