An original or certified copy is required. You can order a certified copy of your articles and request an apostille at the same time. However, separate payment is required. We recommend mailing the order. Normal processing takes up to 1 day, plus additional time for mailing, and costs $10. Expedited service is not available. Always provide the name of the country needing a Nebraska apostille or certificate of authentication.
By Mail:
Cover letter must include the name of the country, payment, address the documents should be mailed to after processing, and a daytime phone number for possible questions. You must enclose an original or certified copy of the document, or a request for a certified copy of the document. If requesting a certified copy at the same time, separate payment of fees is required.
By Phone:
We recommend calling, only if you are requesting certified copies at the same time. They can give you a specific timeframe for processing as well as the specific amount due.
In Person:
Requested documents can usually be provided within 1 hour. You will want to have your payment handy. You can tour the Capitol while you wait, bug a Senator, or grab a sandwich in the Capitol cafeteria during your 1 hour wait.
A Nebraska certified copy can be ordered at the same time. However, separate payment of fees is required. This fee does not include a certified copy.
$10 per document for normal processing.
No. However, all documents are processed and mailed out the same day they are received.
Check or Money Order.
Make check or money order payable to: Secretary of State.
Normal processing: same business day, plus additional time for mailing.
It will be mailed by regular mail, unless you request otherwise and provide a pre-addressed prepaid envelope or UPS/Fed Ex account number. Return service by fax or email is not available.
Nebraska Secretary of State
Notary Division
PO Box 95104
Lincoln, NE 68509
State Capitol Building, Room 1301
1445 K Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402)471-2558 phone
(402)471-4429 fax
Email: [email protected]