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Douglas County, Nebraska Public Records

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Nebraska Federal Cases

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska handles bankruptcy cases filed in Nebraska. Its dockets, claims and case documents are searched through PACER.

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Property records

Nebraska Property Records

The Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division issues assessment rules, valuation guides and protest forms and oversees the homestead exemption. Parcel records are kept by each county assessor.

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Douglas County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Omaha
Population
584,526
Area
339 sq mi
Founded
1854
Cities and towns
3

Douglas County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Douglas County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.

Police Departments. Douglas County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Omaha Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Douglas County Sheriff's Office, located at 1719 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183, provides law enforcement services throughout unincorporated areas of Douglas County and operates Douglas County Correctional Center (county jail). Inmate lookup for Douglas County Correctional Center is available through the Sheriff's online inmate roster, searchable by name or booking number, with information on booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and expected release dates. Arrest records and booking information in Douglas County are public records accessible under Nebraska's public records law, specifically Nebraska Revised Statute §84-712 through §84-712.09, which establishes the right to examine and copy public records.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Douglas County are maintained by Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Omaha Police Department.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Douglas County are taken and retained by Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Omaha Police Department during the booking process.

Their online inmate search tool allows you to find current inmates by entering the person's name or booking number. You can also contact the jail directly at (402) 444-7400 for assistance.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Douglas County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Douglas County

Old mine sites
1
Sites with no status in the records
1
Still producing
3
Main minerals
Lead, Smelter
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
15
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
sand pit, gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, open pit mine or quarry
Maps surveyed
1968 to 1994

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 5 named mine sites inside the county, 1 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 15 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is Lead, Smelter.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Nebraska has no abandoned mine program.

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Douglas County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
Nebraska mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Douglas County (5 shown, 15 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Douglas County Sheriff or a city police department in Douglas County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Douglas County, Nebraska?

The Nebraska criminal history record comes from the Nebraska State Patrol, Criminal Identification Division (Central Repository). Name based report (RAP sheet) on any person, online, or in person at any Nebraska State Patrol Troop Area office with the Criminal History Record Request form; fingerprint based national checks cost more. Fee: $45.00.

How can I look up sex offenders in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Search the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry (Nebraska State Patrol), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Register with the County Clerk or Election Commissioner or through the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division. You can also register online with the state online registration. Mail registrations must be postmarked by the third Friday before an election; in person registration at the County Clerk or Election Commissioner's office is open until 6 p.m. on the second Friday before an election.

How do I look up property records in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Douglas County are kept by the Douglas County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Certified birth and death certificates for Nebraska come from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records. Online through the DHHS Vital Records ordering site, by mail with a check or money order made out to Vital Records to P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5065, or in person at 301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln. Fee: $17.00 per copy of a birth certificate and $16.00 per copy of a death certificate.

How do I find business license records in Douglas County, Nebraska?

Business entity filings are searched with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Any Nebraska city or village may impose an occupation tax, a privilege or license tax on an occupation or business within its boundaries.

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