Nebraska Adoption Laws

Adoption Laws in Nebraska

Adoption Records Access

• Non-Identifying Information: Adopted parents and adopted adults can obtain the non identifying information.

• Identifying Information: Identifying Information: Birth parents can obtain the identifying information by filing the consent with the Dept. of State Social Services.

• Birth Certificate (Original): To obtain copy of birth certificate, medical history etc., a person must be adopted on or after September 1, 1988.
  If a person was adopted before 1st Sep. 1988, he needs to request the court with the consent from both the parents.

Consents

• Consent to an adoption shall be done by:
  Statute: - §- § 43-104; 43-105
  • Any court having legal custody of the child
  • The department or an authorized agency
  • A legal guardian
  • Parents

• Age Requirement for consideration of Adoptee Consent:
  Statute: - § 43-104
  • A child of 14 years age or older must consent to the adoption.

• When Consent is not required:
  Statute: - §- § 43-104; 43-105
  • The parent ha surrender the child for adoption
  • The parent has abandoned or abused the child.
  • On termination of parental rights.
  • The parent has failed to give consent

• Parental Consent can be executed:
  Statute: - § 43-104
  • At least 48 hours are required after the child's birth to execute the consent.

Statutes

• Citation:
  Nebraska Revised Statutes,
  Sections 43-101 to 43-165
• Contact Information:
  Bill Room
  (402) 471-2609
• Fee Requirements : No