Howard County, Nebraska Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Howard County, Nebraska, can be obtained from the Howard County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office located in St. Paul. Some booking photos might be available through online portals managed by the Sheriff's Office.

To obtain a criminal background check in Howard County, Nebraska, you need to contact the Nebraska State Patrol, which handles background checks statewide. Locally, you can also visit the Howard County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. The background check involves submitting a request form and paying any applicable fees.

You can look up sex offenders in Howard County, Nebraska, by accessing the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the Nebraska State Patrol and provides an online search tool to locate registered sex offenders by name or location. The registry is a resource for public safety information.

You can register to vote in Howard County through the Howard County Clerk/Election Commissioner at 612 Indian Street, St. Paul, by phone at (308) 754-4343, or online at nebraska.gov. Nebraska requires registration at least 10 days before an election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Nebraska resident, and at least 18 years old by the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the registration year. Once registered, you can request an absentee ballot from the County Clerk for any election.

Property records in Howard County are maintained by the Howard County Register of Deeds and the Howard County Assessor's Office, both located at the courthouse at 612 Indian Street, St. Paul, phone (308) 754-4343. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and property tax records by visiting the courthouse in person during business hours. The county does not currently offer a free online property search, so in-person visits or phone inquiries are the primary methods for obtaining property information. Copy fees apply for certified documents.

Certified birth and death certificates for events occurring in Howard County are officially issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records, P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065. Birth certificates cost $17 for the first copy and death certificates cost $16 per copy, with processing times of 4-6 weeks for mail requests. You can also order online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional fees, or visit the state office in Lincoln for NE service. The Howard County Clerk at (308) 754-4343 can provide guidance and may have informational copies for some records.

Business records in Howard County can be found through multiple sources. The Howard County Clerk at 612 Indian Street, St. Paul, (308) 754-4343, maintains assumed name (DBA) registrations for local businesses. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, use the Nebraska Secretary of State's free online business search at nebraska.gov. Local business licenses and permits may be handled by the City of St. Paul or county offices depending on the business location and type. Professional licenses are regulated by state boards rather than county offices.