Valley County, Nebraska Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Valley County, Nebraska, can be obtained from the Valley County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of all bookings and may provide access to these photos upon request. You can visit their office in Ord or check if they have an online portal where such information is available to the public.

To obtain a criminal background check in Valley County, Nebraska, you need to contact the Nebraska State Patrol, which handles background checks statewide. You can submit a request online through their official website or visit a local office. The process involves filling out a request form and paying a fee, and results will include any criminal history associated with the individual in question.

To look up sex offenders in Valley County, Nebraska, you can use the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Nebraska State Patrol and provides an online search tool where you can enter specific details to find registered sex offenders in the area. The registry is updated regularly and provides information on the offender's location, offense, and compliance status.

To register to vote in Valley County, you can complete an application online at the Nebraska Secretary of State's website (sos.nebraska.gov/elections), submit a paper application by mail, or register in person at the Valley County Clerk's office at 125 South 15th Street in Ord. The registration deadline is 6:00 PM on the third Friday before any election, or noon on the second Friday before an election for online registrations. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by the election date, and a resident of Nebraska and this county. For questions about voter registration or to request an absentee ballot, contact the County Clerk at (308) 728-3371.

Property records in Valley County are maintained by the Valley County Register of Deeds for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens) and the local Assessor for property valuations and tax information, both located at the courthouse at 125 South 15th Street in Ord. Staff can assist with searches using property addresses or legal descriptions, and certified copies are available for statutory fees.

For certified birth and death certificates that occurred in Valley County, you should contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records Division, at P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065, or order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com. The fee is $17.00 for the first certified copy and $14.00 for additional copies of the same record, with processing taking 4-6 weeks by mail. You can also contact the Valley County Clerk's office at (308) 728-3371 for assistance with local vital records, though certified copies for legal purposes are typically issued by the state. Birth records are restricted to eligible requesters for 50 years; death records are generally public.

Business entity records for corporations, LLCs, and other formal entities are maintained by the Nebraska Secretary of State and can be searched free online at sos.nebraska.gov/business, where you can find registration status, registered agents, and filing history. For local business name registrations (DBAs) or trade names filed at the county level, contact the Valley County Clerk's office at (308) 728-3371 or visit the courthouse at 125 South 15th Street in Ord. Professional licenses are issued by state licensing boards, and sales tax permits are handled by the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Building permits and zoning information for unincorporated areas are available through the Valley County Clerk or Zoning office.