Nebraska Background Checks

Before you hire an employee, go on a second date, or let someone borrow money, it's usually a good idea to know who they are. You can ask them questions, but the answers you receive may not be accurate representations of the person's past. So instead, you should consider performing Nebraska background checks.

Nebraska background checks are designed to supply you with specific data about the individuals of interest in your life. You'll find information on someone's:

  • Criminal history
  • Marital status
  • Current address

    • You may even find some financial estimates and any other document that relates to the person's life. All of that information has been collected within public records.

    Since public records can be accessed by anyone, many companies and websites have decided to make the process easier for you. They have elected to receive as much personal information as possible. They have then taken that information and placed it in user friendly search engines.

    This allows you to simply search for a name and find the people you're looking for. Then you can view all of the information they have available. You don't need to know any details, and you don't need to ask permission. The searches are completely anonymous, so no one will ever know you were searching for their data, nor will they ever be able to find out. Nebraska background checks are simply a great way to find out the history of the people that play a role in your life.

    Nebraska Criminal Records

    The CID (Criminal Identification Division) is operated by the Nebraska State Patrol and maintains the state central repository of all Nebraska criminal records and fingerprint records. The CID receives information concerning criminal offenses, including arrest and fingerprint records associated with anyone who commits a felony. The CID is also responsible for distributing this information to any authorized requesters, such as law enforcement agencies and other government agencies with a criminal justice purpose.

    The CID was created in accordance with Nebraska legislature that passed the Security, Privacy and Dissemination of Criminal History Information Act. This bill was passed in order to streamline Nebraska’s criminal records into one place for easier access and stricter control. The goals were to make criminal record-keeping more efficient, to better protect individual’s privacy by improving administrative protocol, to open the system to periodic audits, and to make it easier for the public to gain access to Nebraska criminal records.

    Subsequently, Nebraska criminal records, specifically the RAP (Arrest and Prosecution) sheet, are available upon request to the general public and list any arrests along with resulting dispositions. Dispositions could be convictions, null pros, nullified convictions, acquittals, verdicts that were set aside, or even pardons.

    When requesting an individual’s RAP sheet, you need to include the person’s full name, date of birth, social security number and any aliases or maiden name, if known. This request can be made through the mail or in person at the Nebraska State Patrol office in Lincoln.

    When requesting criminal records by mail do the following:

    For additional information on obtaining Nebraska criminal records, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at the address or phone number below:

    Nebraska State Patrol
    Criminal Identification Division
    3800 NW 12th St., Suite A
    P.O. Box 94907
    Lincoln, NE 68509
    (402) 471-4545

    Resource Links
    Nebraska Criminal History Reports
    Request Form

    Nebraska Court Records

    The Nebraska Trial Courts Case System (referred to as JUSTICE) is an online system that offers the public access to Nebraska court records for cases tried in any Nebraska court, except Douglas County District Court. This system allows one-time users to pay a $15 fee per search, or you can become a monthly subscriber if you plan to conduct significant research into Nebraska court records.

    When searching the JUSTICE system, you can search using the involved party name, which can produce up to 30 case results. You also have three days to view your search results. If you need Nebraska court records from Douglas County District Court, you can visit the county-run group CPAN (County’s Public Access Network), which contains real property records, document filings, court case information and voter registration information. The cost is $30 per month, which includes up to 250 searches with additional searches costing $.12 each. If you just need one-time information, it’s best to contact the clerk and conduct a traditional Nebraska court records search.

    To search for court records online do the following:

    For additional information on obtaining Nebraska court records, please contact the office at the address or phone number below:

    Administrative Office of the Courts
    1445 K Street
    1213 State Capitol
    P. O. Box 98910
    Lincoln, NE 68509
    (402) 471-3730

    Clerk of Douglas County District Court
    1701 Farnam
    Omaha, NE 68183
    (402) 444-7018

    Resource Links
    Nebraska Court Case Search

    Nebraska Jail Records

    To obtain Nebraska jail records, including the status of inmates, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services provides access to an online inmate locator system. By entering the inmate’s first and last name or his or her unique ID number, you are provided with any information on file.

    Victim Services are very comprehensive in Nebraska, and Nebraska jail records and inmate status updates are provided through VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), as well as a toll-free number that victims can call 24 hours a day. Victim Services will notify you of any changes in the inmate’s status, such as release, parole hearing, death or any other important information.

    To search for jail records online do the following:

    For additional information on locating Nebraska jail records, please contact the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services at the address or phone number below:

    Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
    Records Administrator
    P.O. Box 94661
    Lincoln, NE 68509
    (402) 471-2654

    Victim Services 24-hour Hotline
    (877) 806-2909

    VINE Hotline
    (877) 634-8463

    Resource Links
    Nebraska Inmate Information Locator

    Nebraska Driving Records

    Although Nebraska driving records are considered public information, because of privacy concerns, individuals may request only their own Nebraska driving record. Individuals or businesses requesting multiple Nebraska driving records or another person’s driving record must certify that the reason for the request is on the list of exempted uses. This includes a federal or state government agency, or any agency with a criminal justice purpose, insurance companies, or if the individual signed his consent.

    Nebraska driving records include a full history, such as full name, date of birth, license information and status, address, physical description, county of residence and any convictions, speeding tickets, moving violations or accidents. Simply fill out the request form, include a $3 fee per record request, and if mailing, have the form notarized. If you are submitting the form in person, be prepared to show government-issued identification. If you are requesting another person’s Nebraska driving records in person, the form must include the notarized signature of the individual in question.

    For additional information on obtaining Minnesota driving records, please contact the office at the address or phone number below:

    Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
    Driver and Vehicle Services Division-Records Unit
    301 South 13th St., Suite 301
    Lincoln, NE 68508
    (402) 471-3918

    Resource Links
    Nebraska Driving Record Information

    Additional Resources

    Nebraska Sexual Offender Registry
    Nebraska Attorney General