Nebraska, Douglas County
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FBI wanted posters, from the Ten Most Wanted list to fugitives, terrorism suspects, kidnapped and missing persons, bank robbers and seeking information cases; tips go to tips.fbi.gov.
Open official site FBI Most WantedVital records
Nebraska office keeping birth, death, marriage and divorce records for events in the state, issued as certified copies on security paper. Now at 301 Centennial Mall South in Lincoln.
Open official site Nebraska DHHS Office of Vital RecordsVital records
USAGov explains how to get certified copies of birth and death certificates, copies of marriage and divorce records, and replacements for lost or stolen government ID cards.
Open official site USAGov Guide to Copies of Vital Records and IDsCounty court
The federal judiciary's national index of district, bankruptcy and appellate court cases. Searching needs a free PACER account; pages cost $0.10, capped at $3 per document, with quarterly charges of $30 or less waived.
Open official site PACER Case LocatorFederal
USAGov sends you to your state's unclaimed property office, which holds most unclaimed money, and to federal searches for back wages, pensions, IRS refunds, savings bonds and deposits from failed banks.
Open official site USAGov Guide to Unclaimed MoneyVital records
The Social Security Administration explains survivor benefits, monthly payments to eligible relatives of workers who paid Social Security taxes before death, including who qualifies, possible amounts and when to report a death.
Open official site Social Security Survivor BenefitsPolice & jail
U.S. Department of Justice search of public sex offender registries from every state, territory and many tribes by name or ZIP code; address radius searches cover only states that send coordinates.
Open official site Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public WebsiteFederal
USAGov explains checking your registration through Can I Vote, which opens your state's election website, and advises doing it before the state deadline, which can be up to 30 days before an election.
Open official site USAGov Guide to Confirming Voter RegistrationCounty court
Federal judiciary guide to finding a case in PACER: search the court where it was filed for current data, or the nationwide PACER Case Locator, updated daily. A PACER account is required.
Open official site PACER Find a CaseState records
The Nebraska State Historical Society's James E. Potter Research Room at 1500 R Street, Lincoln, holds books, maps, newspapers, manuscripts, photographs and government records, and takes reference requests by email.
Open official site Nebraska State Historical Society Research, Reference and GenealogyCounty court
Federal court for bankruptcy cases filed in Nebraska, with courthouses in Lincoln and Omaha; dockets are searched on PACER, and forms, local rules, opinions and unclaimed funds details are posted.
Open official site U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of NebraskaCounty court
JUSTICE trial court and SCCALES appellate records are free at any courthouse kiosk or law library; online, a single name search costs $17 for up to 30 records, or subscribe for $100 a year.
Open official site Nebraska Judicial Branch Case Information eServicesEverything else, organized
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Key landmarks in Elkhorn include the Elkhorn High School, which is a central hub for education and community events, and the Elkhorn River, which provides recreational opportunities and scenic views. The city is also home to the popular Elkhorn Town Center, a shopping and dining destination that enhances the local economy. Historically, Elkhorn was established in the late 19th century and was originally a railroad town, which played a crucial role in its development and connectivity to larger urban areas.
The Douglas County Election Commission administers all federal, state, county, and municipal elections for Elkhorn voters from its office at 12220 West Center Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68144 (phone: 402-444-8683, website: www.votedouglascounty.com).
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Voter registration in Nebraska is run by the Nebraska Secretary of State and local election officials. Its site lists the registration deadline, online voter registration, polling places and the local election office for Elkhorn.
Deeds for property in Elkhorn are recorded by the Douglas County office that records deeds, and the county office that assesses property keeps the tax values. Our Douglas County page lists the county offices.
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Nebraska come from the state vital records office, Nebraska DHHS Vital Records. Its site lists who may order a copy, the fee and how to order.
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