Nebraska Public Records: A Complete Research Guide

Last Updated on March 21, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Nebraska public records are government-created documents, databases, filings, and communications maintained by state and local agencies that are generally accessible to the public under the Nebraska Public Records Statutes, codified at Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 through 84-712.09. The law establishes a strong presumption that all government records are open, and Nebraska courts have directed that the statutes be construed liberally in favor of disclosure — particularly when the expenditure of public funds is involved.

Residents and nonresidents frequently perform a Nebraska public records search — sometimes called a Nebraska open records request, Nebraska public records lookup, or Nebraska records request under § 84-712 — to locate court filings, property ownership records, criminal history information, business registrations, vital records, and other documents held by state and local agencies across the state’s 93 counties.

Public records in Nebraska are distributed across state agencies, 93 county-level offices including county and district courts, county clerks, and registers of deeds, and municipal agencies. Understanding which agency maintains each record type is the key to researching public records effectively in Nebraska, because no single statewide portal covers all record categories.

On This Page

• Quick Answer: Where to Search Nebraska Public Records
• Legal Notice
• Why This Guide Is Reliable
• Why Nebraska Public Records Law Is Distinctive
• The Legal Framework
• Nebraska Court Records
• Nebraska Criminal Records
• Nebraska Property Records
• Nebraska Business Records
• Nebraska Vital Records
• Nebraska Inmate and Corrections Records
• Professional License Records
• Charity and Nonprofit Records
• How to Submit a Nebraska Public Records Request
• Free Government Databases for Nebraska Public Records
• Common Mistakes When Researching Nebraska Public Records
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Final Thoughts
• Related Guides
• Disclaimer

Quick Answer: Where to Search Nebraska Public Records

The most important free and low-cost government databases for researching Nebraska public records include:

• Nebraska Judicial Branch — JUSTICE Case Search (nebraskajudicial.gov/e-services/case-information-eservices) — statewide criminal, civil, traffic, juvenile, and probate case search across all 93 counties; general list searches free, case detail $1, one-time search $17, annual subscriber account $100/year
• Nebraska State Patrol — Criminal History Records (statepatrol.nebraska.gov) — statewide Records of Arrest and Prosecution (RAP) background check; $15.50/search online
• Nebraska State Patrol — Sex Offender Registry (statepatrol.nebraska.gov) — free statewide sex offender search by name or location
• Nebraska Department of Correctional Services — Offender Search (corrections.nebraska.gov) — free state prison inmate locator
• Nebraska Secretary of State — Business Entity Search (nebraska.gov/sos/corp) — corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and UCC filings
• Nebraska DHHS — Vital Records (dhhs.ne.gov/pages/vital-records.aspx) — birth ($17), death ($16), marriage ($17), and divorce certificates; restricted access for births and marriages within 50 years
• Nebraska Register of Deeds — County-Level Property Records — deeds, mortgages, and recorded instruments; contact the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located
• Nebraska Professional Licensing (health.nebraska.gov/licensure) — professional and occupational license lookup
• Nebraska Attorney General — Open Government (ago.nebraska.gov/open-government) — AG petition process for disputed FOIA denials; disposition letters publicly available

These systems provide access to the majority of publicly searchable government records in Nebraska.

⚠️ Legal Notice

Nebraska public records law is governed primarily by the Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 through 84-712.09). While the presumption is that all government records are open, certain categories are exempt from disclosure — including personal information in educational and medical records, trade secrets, academic and scientific research work in progress, attorney work product, law enforcement investigation records, security vulnerability information, and social security numbers and financial account numbers supplied to government agencies.

This guide explains lawful public records research methods and does not constitute legal advice.

Why This Guide Is Reliable

inet-investigation.com publishes research-based guides built on primary government sources, investigative research methods, and public records law. All databases referenced in this guide link to official government websites whenever possible.

For jurisdiction-specific legal questions, consult a licensed Nebraska attorney or the relevant government agency responsible for the record.

Why Nebraska Public Records Law Is Distinctive

Nebraska operates under one of the stronger open records frameworks in the Great Plains region, with several structural features — including a unicameral legislature subject to the statute, a meaningful AG petition process, and a landmark 2024 fee reform law — that set it apart from most neighboring states.

Nebraska has no mandatory response deadline in its Public Records Statutes. Unlike most states that specify 5, 7, or 10 business days for a response, Nebraska’s §§ 84-712 to 84-712.09 contain no statutory response timeline. Agencies are expected to provide records promptly, but there is no hard deadline that triggers automatic enforcement. The practical remedy for delay — filing a petition with the Attorney General or a mandamus action in court — requires the requester to take affirmative action. This is one of the most notable gaps in Nebraska’s open records framework compared to neighboring states.

Nebraska’s 2024 LB 43 reformed public records fees significantly, including doubling the free-time threshold for Nebraska residents. Signed into law on March 27, 2024 with an emergency clause, LB 43 responded to a Nebraska Supreme Court decision that had allowed agencies to charge for nonattorney review time. The new law prohibits agencies from charging Nebraska residents (and news media regardless of location) for attorney or nonattorney time spent reviewing records to determine what may be withheld. It also doubled the free staff-time threshold from four to eight cumulative hours for searching, identifying, physically redacting, or copying records. After eight hours, agencies may charge for additional staff time at actual cost. The law also codified a public interest fee waiver standard — fees may be waived when disclosure is likely to contribute to understanding of government operations and is not primarily in the requester’s commercial interest.

The Attorney General has express statutory enforcement authority and publishes disposition letters publicly. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712.03, a requester whose request is denied may petition the Attorney General to review whether records were properly withheld. The AG’s office investigates, issues a written disposition letter, and publishes those letters on its website. While AG opinions are not binding like a court order, they create public accountability and often resolve disputes without litigation. The AG’s open government page also provides detailed interpretive guidance on the statute, making it one of the most useful plain-language resources for requesters in any state.

Nebraska’s Public Records Statutes expressly cover the unicameral Legislature. Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral legislature, and its public records law explicitly applies to the Legislature and its records — meaning legislative documents and records relating to the public’s business are subject to the same disclosure standards as executive branch agencies. Nebraska courts have held that if each branch of government could shield its records simply by appealing to essential branch functions, the protections of the public records statutes would be rendered meaningless.

Nebraska courts apply a four-part functional equivalency test to determine whether private entities are covered. Nebraska’s Supreme Court has established that private entities in an ongoing relationship with a government body may be subject to public records requirements if they perform a governmental function, receive significant governmental funding, are substantially involved or regulated by government, and were created by government. This means records of quasi-public entities such as development corporations or hospital authorities may be subject to disclosure even if they are technically private — a broader reading than many states apply.

Nebraska has no statutory expungement for criminal records — only a “set-aside” remedy. Unlike most states that provide some form of expungement allowing records to be sealed or destroyed, Nebraska law does not have a general expungement statute. The available remedy for a completed sentence is a “set-aside” — a court order acknowledging that the individual has completed their sentence. A set-aside does not remove the conviction from the record; it simply reflects the completion status. The only way to have an arrest actually removed is if it resulted from law enforcement error, which requires a separate district court petition.

The Legal Framework

Nebraska Court Records

Nebraska’s court system consists of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, 93 district courts (one per county, handling felonies and major civil cases), 93 county courts (one per county, handling misdemeanors, probate, traffic, and small claims), and separate juvenile courts in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy counties.

JUSTICE Case Search (nebraskajudicial.gov/e-services/case-information-eservices). The Nebraska Judicial Branch’s JUSTICE system is the statewide online trial court case management portal covering all 93 county and district courts. General list searches — returning a list of cases by party name, court type, case type, county, year, judge, or attorney — are free. Viewing the details of any individual case costs $1 per case. Individuals who need a one-time search by party name can use the JUSTICE One-Time Court Case Search for $17, which returns up to 30 records. Frequent users can subscribe through Nebraska.gov for $100 per year (up to 10 users), with additional case-detail charges billed monthly. Note that case information may not be available for sealed records, records beyond retention schedules, or matters excluded by Supreme Court rule. Case information in the JUSTICE system is also accessible for free at any courthouse kiosk or designated law library, including the Nebraska State Library, UNL’s Schmid Law Library, and Creighton’s Klutznick Law Library.

Appellate Court Records. The Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals publish opinions and orders on the Judiciary website. The appellate case management system SCCALES is accessible through the same eServices portal.

Copies of Court Documents. The JUSTICE online system provides case information but not document images. To obtain copies of filed pleadings, orders, transcripts, or other court documents, contact the clerk of the court in the county where the case was filed. Copy fees vary by county and document type.

Federal Court Records. Nebraska has one federal judicial district — the District of Nebraska — with the main courthouse in Omaha and a division in Lincoln. Federal court records are accessible through PACER (pacer.gov) at $0.10 per page after a $30 quarterly free allowance. Bankruptcy cases are handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska, also searchable through PACER.

Nebraska Criminal Records

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) maintains the state’s central criminal history repository, known as the Records of Arrest and Prosecution (RAP). The repository includes arrests and prosecutions for which individuals were fingerprinted; minor traffic violations and non-fingerprint offenses are not included.

Online RAP Sheet Search ($15.50). Anyone may request a criminal history background check through the Nebraska Background Check Portal (nebraska.gov/clickBackground/). The fee is $15.50 per subject search regardless of whether a record is found. The search returns arrest history, charges introduced to the Supreme Court system (i.e., cases filed in court), and related information for fingerprinted arrests. The typical turnaround is three business days. A “Complete Criminal History” report — which includes all arrest and conviction information — requires the subject’s notarized signed release before a public requester can receive it.

Dismissed and Acquitted Cases. When an arrest results in charges that are dismissed on motion of the prosecutor, following acquittal, or following completion of a drug court or problem-solving court program, that criminal history information is removed from public records immediately upon dismissal or acquittal. This is an important distinction from some states that retain dismissed arrest records in publicly accessible repositories.

No General Expungement — Set-Aside Only. Nebraska has no statutory expungement provision for most criminal records. Individuals who have completed their sentence may petition the court for a “set-aside” under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-2264, which notes the completion of sentence on the record but does not remove it from public access. The only path to actual removal of an arrest from the record is demonstrating that the arrest resulted from law enforcement error, through a district court petition in the county of arrest.

JUSTICE System as a Criminal Research Tool. The free general list searches in the JUSTICE online portal allow researchers to locate criminal cases by party name across all 93 counties. This is often a practical first step before committing to the $15.50 NSP background check fee, as court case information shows charges and dispositions without requiring a fingerprint-based search.

Sex Offender Registry. The Nebraska State Patrol maintains the Sex Offender Registry, searchable for free by name, location, or region at the NSP website.

Nebraska Property Records

Nebraska property records are maintained at the county level by two primary offices: the County Assessor (ownership and valuation for tax purposes) and the Register of Deeds (deeds, mortgages, liens, and recorded instruments establishing chain of title). In some counties, the Register of Deeds function is combined with or administratively connected to the County Clerk’s office; in others — notably Douglas County (Omaha) — the Assessor and Register of Deeds are distinct offices.

County Assessor. Each of Nebraska’s 93 counties has a County Assessor responsible for valuing real property and maintaining current ownership information. Many county assessors provide online property search portals. Douglas County (Omaha) and Lancaster County (Lincoln) both maintain robust online property search systems with current ownership, valuation, and parcel data.

Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds in each county records deeds, mortgages, and other instruments affecting real property title. These records establish the chain of title and are essential for deed history searches. Access varies by county — some provide online deed indexes and images, others require in-person or mail requests. Copy fees are set by statute and vary by document type. Contact the Register of Deeds in the specific county where the property is located.

Nebraska GIS Portal. The Nebraska Department of Revenue’s Property Assessment Division (revenue.nebraska.gov/pad) provides a statewide gateway to county-level parcel and assessment data as a starting point for identifying the correct county office.

Nebraska Business Records

Business entity records for corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and other entities registered in Nebraska are maintained by the Nebraska Secretary of State. The online Business Entity Search at nebraska.gov/sos/corp allows free searches by entity name or registered agent and returns entity type, status, registered agent, and principal office information. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) financing statements — used in secured lending and lien research — are also filed with and searchable through the Secretary of State’s office.

The Secretary of State also maintains records of charitable organization registrations under the Nebraska Charitable Solicitations Act, which is relevant for nonprofit and charity research.

Nebraska Vital Records

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Public Health Vital Records is the central state repository for births, deaths, marriages, and dissolutions of marriage. The office is located at 1033 O Street, Suite 130, Lincoln (the Gold’s Galleria Building). Records requests are accepted in person, by mail, and through the online ordering portal at nevitalrecords-dhhs.ne.gov. Online orders take three to four weeks; same-day service is not available online.

Birth Certificates. Nebraska has registered births since 1904. Certified copies cost $17 per copy by mail or in person. Access within the first 50 years of the event is restricted to the subject and immediate family members; genealogical access to birth records requires proof that the subject died at least 50 years prior to the request. A no-fee birth certificate is available for individuals who lack a Nebraska driver’s license or state ID and need the certificate to obtain one for voting purposes (per recent legislation).

Death Certificates. Certified copies cost $16 per copy. Death records are restricted for the same 50-year period as birth records for genealogical requests.

Marriage Certificates. Certified copies cost $17 per copy from DHHS. Marriage records within the past 50 years are restricted to immediate family. County courts also issue marriage licenses and may hold copies for recent events — contact the county court in the county where the license was issued for recent marriages.

Divorce Certificates. Certified copies are available from DHHS; contact the office for current fees. Requesters may also obtain certified copies of divorce orders directly from the district court clerk in the county where the divorce was granted.

Fees and Restrictions. All fees are non-refundable search fees — if the record is not found, the fee is retained. DHHS does not accept faxed or emailed applications, and credit card payments by mail are not accepted (use check or money order). Online orders accept Visa and MasterCard. Allow three to four weeks for mail delivery; no expedited shipping is offered through the state office.

Nebraska Inmate and Corrections Records

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (DCS) manages state prisons and provides a free online offender search at corrections.nebraska.gov. The search returns current incarceration status, facility, offense information, and projected release date for inmates in the state prison system.

For county jail information, contact the county sheriff’s office in the relevant county. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (Omaha area) maintains an online inmate search for the county jail population.

Professional License Records

Nebraska professional licensing is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and various independent licensing boards. The DHHS Licensure Unit (health.nebraska.gov/licensure) covers a broad range of health care professions including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and social workers, with online license verification. The Nebraska State Bar Association (nebar.com) maintains attorney licensing records. Other occupational licenses — contractors, engineers, real estate professionals, accountants, and similar occupations — are administered by their respective boards, most of which provide free online license lookup portals.

Charity and Nonprofit Records

Charities soliciting contributions in Nebraska must register with the Nebraska Secretary of State under the Charitable Solicitations Act. Registration records are searchable through the Secretary of State’s website. Federal Form 990 filings for tax-exempt organizations — the primary source for financial statements, officer compensation, and program activity — are publicly available through ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (projects.propublica.org/nonprofits) and the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search (apps.irs.gov/app/eos).

Nebraska’s four-part functional equivalency test (applied by the Supreme Court to determine whether private entities qualify as public bodies under the Public Records Statutes) is particularly relevant when researching entities that receive substantial government funding, were created by government, or perform governmental functions. Such entities’ records relating to the public’s business may be subject to disclosure even if technically private.

How to Submit a Nebraska Public Records Request

1. Identify the custodian of the records. Nebraska public records requests must be submitted to the specific public body that holds the records you seek. There is no central state FOIA office and no single filing point. State agency contacts are available through nebraska.gov; county office contacts are available through the Nebraska Association of Counties (nacone.org). The AG’s office publishes agency-specific guidance in its outline of Nebraska Public Records Statutes.
2. Submit a written request. No particular form is required, but a written request is strongly recommended to document the date of submission (which triggers the agency’s obligation to respond promptly), the scope of your request, and any fee parameters you want to set. Describe the records sought with reasonable specificity. State your status as a Nebraska resident if applicable — this is relevant to the more favorable 2024 fee rules under LB 43.
3. Understand there is no mandatory response deadline. Nebraska’s Public Records Statutes do not specify a number of days within which an agency must respond. Agencies are expected to respond promptly, but “promptly” is not defined by statute. If you do not receive a response in a reasonable time — courts have looked to several business days as a baseline — you may need to take action. This is Nebraska’s most significant structural limitation compared to neighboring states.
4. Know the fee rules under LB 43 (2024). For Nebraska residents and news media (regardless of location), agencies may not charge for the first eight cumulative hours of staff time spent searching, identifying, physically redacting, or copying records. Beyond eight hours, actual staff time charges apply. Agencies may not charge for attorney or nonattorney review time to determine whether records may be withheld. You may request a public interest fee waiver if your request is likely to contribute to understanding of government operations and is not primarily commercial. Request a fee estimate before production if cost is a concern.
5. Appeal to the AG or file a mandamus action. If your request is denied in whole or in part, you may petition the Attorney General under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712.03 to review whether the records were properly withheld. The AG’s office investigates and issues a written disposition letter — this process is free, does not require an attorney, and often resolves disputes without litigation. Alternatively, you may file a writ of mandamus in district court. AG disposition letters are published publicly on the AG’s website, which makes them a useful research tool even before you file your own request.

Free Government Databases for Nebraska Public Records

Common Mistakes When Researching Nebraska Public Records

Assuming Nebraska has a mandatory response deadline and waiting passively after submitting a request. Nebraska’s Public Records Statutes contain no statutory response timeline — unlike Kansas (3 business days), Iowa (10 business days), or Missouri (3 business days). Agencies are expected to respond promptly, but no specific number of days is mandated. If days pass without a response, take proactive steps: follow up in writing, document the lack of response, and consider filing an AG petition. Waiting silently does not start any clock.

Paying $15.50 for a Nebraska State Patrol RAP check before checking the JUSTICE portal first. The JUSTICE case search provides free list-level access to criminal, civil, traffic, and other case information across all 93 counties by party name. A general list search is free; individual case details cost $1. For researchers who only need to know whether someone has been charged with or convicted of a crime in Nebraska — and not a comprehensive background check — the JUSTICE portal is often sufficient and far less expensive than a full NSP RAP sheet.

Misunderstanding the 2024 LB 43 fee rules and their scope. The favorable 2024 fee reforms — 8-hour free threshold, no review-time charges — apply to Nebraska residents and news media. Nonresident requesters who are not news media do not receive the same protections and may be charged for staff time beyond the pre-LB 43 baseline. If you are a Nebraska resident or news organization, state this explicitly in your request to ensure the more favorable fee structure applies.

Expecting expungement to clear a Nebraska criminal record. Nebraska has no general statutory expungement. Researchers who find an older Nebraska criminal record and assume it may have been expunged are likely to be mistaken — the record almost certainly still exists in the NSP repository. The set-aside procedure does not remove records from public access. The only true removal is for arrests made in error, and that requires a distinct district court petition with a high evidentiary bar.

Contacting the wrong county office for property records. In Nebraska, the County Assessor holds ownership and valuation records while the Register of Deeds holds recorded instruments like deeds and mortgages. In some counties these functions are combined; in others (like Douglas County) they are separate offices at different locations. Always confirm which office holds the specific type of property record you need before making the trip or sending a mail request.

Ordering vital records online and expecting fast delivery. Nebraska’s DHHS Vital Records online ordering system does not offer expedited shipping and routinely takes three to four weeks for mail delivery. During high-demand periods the wait can be longer. For time-sensitive requests, go to the DHHS office in person at the Gold’s Galleria Building in Lincoln for same-day service. Credit card payments by mail are not accepted — include a check or money order with mail-in applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Nebraska public records open to anyone?

Yes. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712, any citizen of the state or any person interested in the workings of government may request public records — there is no residency requirement. Nonresidents may submit requests and are entitled to access nonexempt records. The practical distinction under the 2024 LB 43 fee reforms is that Nebraska residents (and news media) receive more favorable fee treatment, including the 8-hour free staff-time threshold and protection from review-time charges. No statement of purpose is required.

Does Nebraska have a FOIA law?

Nebraska has its own open records law — the Nebraska Public Records Statutes, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 84-712 through 84-712.09 — which is entirely separate from the federal Freedom of Information Act. The federal FOIA applies only to federal executive branch agencies. Nebraska’s statutes were significantly amended by LB 43 in 2024, making them among the most recently updated open records laws in the region. Nebraska courts liberally construe the statutes in favor of disclosure, particularly where public funds are involved.

Are Nebraska criminal records public?

Criminal history records maintained by the Nebraska State Patrol (the RAP repository) are accessible to the public for a $15.50 fee through the online Background Check Portal. This covers fingerprint-based arrest and prosecution records. Charges dismissed by the prosecutor, or following acquittal or completion of a diversion program, are removed from public records immediately. Nebraska has no general expungement statute — most convictions remain permanently accessible. The JUSTICE online court case search also provides free case-level criminal information statewide, though it does not include the full arrest history available through the NSP repository.

Where are Nebraska property records searched?

Nebraska property records are maintained at the county level. The County Assessor handles ownership and valuation records; the Register of Deeds handles recorded instruments including deeds, mortgages, and liens. These may be separate offices or combined depending on the county. Start with the Nebraska Property Assessment Division’s statewide gateway (revenue.nebraska.gov/pad) to identify county assessor resources, then contact the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located for deed and title history. Douglas County (Omaha) and Lancaster County (Lincoln) both provide robust online property search portals.

Are Nebraska arrest records public?

Arrest records that resulted in charges filed in court are accessible through the NSP criminal history repository ($15.50) and may also appear in the JUSTICE case search system. Arrest records for charges that were dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or were resolved through a diversion program are removed from public records immediately. Nebraska’s lack of a general expungement statute means that most conviction records remain permanently in the public record. Some county sheriff’s offices post active warrant and recent arrest information on their websites.

Can a Nebraska public agency charge fees for records?

Yes, but the fee structure is among the more requester-friendly in the region following the 2024 LB 43 reforms. Nebraska residents and news media are entitled to the first eight cumulative hours of staff time for searching, identifying, physically redacting, or copying records at no charge. Beyond eight hours, agencies may charge actual staff costs. Agencies may not charge for attorney or nonattorney time spent reviewing records to determine what is exempt. A public interest fee waiver is available when disclosure is likely to contribute to understanding of government operations and is not primarily commercial. Nonresidents who are not news media receive less favorable fee treatment — they are not entitled to the 8-hour free threshold established by LB 43.

Final Thoughts

Nebraska’s public records system is substantively strong — broad in scope, liberally construed by courts, covering the Legislature and quasi-public entities, with meaningful AG enforcement and one of the most recently reformed fee structures in the Great Plains region. The 2024 LB 43 reforms significantly improved the practical cost landscape for Nebraska residents and press, and the AG’s publicly available disposition letters provide a useful body of interpretive guidance that goes beyond what most state AG offices publish.

The principal limitation is structural: Nebraska has no mandatory response deadline. This places Nebraska in a minority of states — alongside those with no FOIA response clock at all — and requires requesters to be more proactive about following up and escalating disputes. Researchers accustomed to states with firm 5- or 10-business-day deadlines will need to adjust their expectations and be prepared to use the AG petition process if agencies are unresponsive.

For the most common research tasks: start criminal background research with the free JUSTICE case search before spending $15.50 on an NSP RAP check — for many purposes, court-level case information is sufficient. For property records, confirm whether your county combines or separates the Assessor and Register of Deeds before choosing which office to contact. For vital records, plan for a three-to-four-week mail turnaround or visit the Lincoln DHHS office in person if timing is a constraint.

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Disclaimer

This guide is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Public records laws and agency procedures change over time. Always verify current law and agency requirements directly with the relevant government office or a licensed Nebraska attorney before relying on this information for legal or official purposes.