📚 Resources

Community Health Data & Reports

NNPHD regularly publishes health data, assessments, and reports to keep our community informed and guide our programs.

Licensing & Registration

Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department serves as a resource for licensing and registration information, helping residents and businesses connect with the right state and federal agencies for their needs.

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)

Nebraska DHHS handles most professional health licensing, facility licensing, and food establishment registration in our state.

Vital Records & Certificates

Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records are managed through Nebraska Vital Records. See the Vital Records section below for details.

Body Art & Cosmetology

Tattoo artists, body piercers, cosmetologists, barbers, and estheticians are regulated and licensed through Nebraska DHHS and the Board of Cosmetology, Electrology, Esthetics, Nail Technology and Body Art.

Environmental Permits

Septic systems, well drilling, and other environmental permits are typically handled at the county level. Contact your county zoning office for specific requirements.

How NNPHD Can Help

While NNPHD does not directly issue most licenses, we can help you:

• Identify which agency you need to contact for your specific license or registration
• Connect you with application forms and current requirements
• Provide information about continuing education and renewal timelines
• Answer general questions about regulated services in our region

Vital Records

Vital records include certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records. These official documents are needed for many life events — enrolling in school, applying for a passport, settling an estate, or proving identity.

Birth Certificates

Certified copies of Nebraska birth certificates can be ordered from Nebraska Vital Records. Expect to provide:

• The full name on the record
• Date and place of birth
• Parent names (including mother's maiden name)
• Your relationship to the person named on the record
• Valid government-issued photo identification
• Applicable fees

Death Certificates

Certified death certificates are typically needed for estate settlement, insurance claims, and benefits. Order through Nebraska Vital Records — funeral homes often help families obtain initial copies at the time of passing.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses are issued by the county clerk in the Nebraska county where you plan to marry. Requirements include:

• Both applicants must apply in person at the county clerk's office
• Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants
• Applicable fee (varies by county)
• Both applicants must be at least 19 years old (17 with parental consent)

County clerk contact information:

• Wayne County Clerk: (402) 375-2288
• Cedar County Clerk: (402) 254-7411
• Dixon County Clerk: (402) 755-5601
• Thurston County Clerk: (402) 385-2343

Divorce Records

Divorce decrees are filed with the District Court in the county where the divorce was finalized. Certified copies can also be obtained from Nebraska Vital Records for divorces finalized after 1909.

How to Order Vital Records

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