Nebraska Certified Copies

Education about Nebraska Certified Copies

What are Nebraska certified copies?

Nebraska certified copies are a true and correct copy of business filings, which can obtained from the Nebraska Secretary of State. Articles of incorporation are the most commonly certified document. Articles of amendment or annual reports may also be certified.

The Nebraska Secretary of State issues certified copies with an endorsement, stamp, or certificate. Certified copies are sometimes required to secure a bank loan, apply for a certificate of authority, and obtain business licenses.

What documents can be certified?

You can typically have most corporate filings certified, including:

• Articles of formation
• Articles of amendment
• Certificate of authority
• Mergers
• Annual filings, such as annual reports
• Fictitious name or DBA registration
• Dissolution and withdrawals

Where can I obtain Nebraska certified copies?

Only the Nebraska Secretary of State can issue Nebraska certified copies. It is possible to obtain certified copies yourself using the contact information below.

Nebraska Secretary of State

Physical Address:
1201 N Street Suite 120
Lincoln, NE 68508


Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 94608
Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone: (402) 471-4079
Fax: (402) 471-3666

Website: https://sos.nebraska.gov/
Name Search: https://www.nebraska.gov/sos/corp/corpsearch.cgi?nav=search
Forms: https://sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/forms-and-fee-information
Online Filing: https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-sos-edocs/
Email: sos.corp@nebraska.gov