Q: Where can I get a copy of my accident report?

A: Accident reports for the State of Nebraska are kept by the Nebraska Department of Roads, Department of Records.   You may call them at (402) 479-4645 or view the information on their website at the following link: Accident Reports

Q: Does Nebraska Recognize Concealed Handgun Permits from other states?

A: As of August 30, 2009, Nebraska will recognize CCW permits issued by those states on the list below which the Nebraska Attorney General has determined have standards equal to or greater than Nebraska.  This recognition extends ONLY to persons who are NOT residents of Nebraska.  This change in the law allows non-resident permit holders from the approved states to carry concealed in Nebraska the same as if they held a Nebraska permit.  No registration or issuance of a Nebraska permit is necessary.  The same limits and restrictions apply that currently apply to Nebraska permit holders.  You can review the regulations (which are in the process of being updated for some recent changes in the law) on the Nebraska State Patrol website under Programs/Services and then Conceal Carry.  At this time there are no reciprocity agreements to recognize the Nebraska permit in other states although some states are currently recognizing the Nebraska permit voluntarily.  Below is an excerpt of a letter from the Nebraska Attorney General:

Based on our analysis, the following states have standards equal to or greater than the standards contained in Nebraska’s statute.

                              Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota (class one permit), Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode-Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming and the District of Columbia.

The following states have standards equal to or greater than the standards contained in Nebraska’s statute but only to the extent the permit holder in that state is twenty-one (21) years of age or older;

                          California, Iowa, Maine, Montana, North Dakota (class 2 permit) and Texas.

The following states at this time do not have standards that are equal to or greater than the standards contained in Nebraska’s statue;

                      Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, News York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Washington.

Finally neither Illinois nor Wisconsin allows the carrying of concealed handguns within their states.  The State of Vermont does allow the carrying of concealed firearms within its borders; but, it does not require a permit to do so.  As a result, there is no permit to recognize.

Permits held by retired law enforcement officers as provided by HR218 will continue to be honored.   For individuals from those states not recognized by the state of Nebraska, we do not object to persons bringing their weapons into the state of Nebraska while traveling through our state.  We do, however ask that people transport their weapons unloaded, encased, and inaccessible from all passengers in the vehicle.  We hope this information is helpful to you.

Q. I need to get my fingerprints taken, where do I go?

A: The Nebraska State Patrol provides fingerprinting as a service to the public at all six Troop Areas across the state. Below is a list of Troop Areas and address where you may go to get your fingerprints taken.

• Criminal Identification Office- 3800 NW 12th Street, Suite A-Lincoln - Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
• Troop A Headquarters- 4411 South 108th Street, Omaha - Monday-Friday from 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
• Troop B Headquarters- 1401 Eisenhower Avenue, Norfolk - Call for an appointment (402) 370-3456
• Troop C Headquarters- 3431 Old Potash Highway, Grand Island - Call for an appointment (308) 385-6000
• Troop D Headquarters- 300 W. South River Road, North Platte - Call for an appointment (308) 535-8047
• Troop E Headquarters- 4500 Avenue I, Scottsbluff - Call for an appointment (308) 632-1211

Q.  I need a copy of a criminal history, how do I go about getting one?

A: The public may request a record of Arrest and Prosecution (RAP) sheet for individuals.  The RAP sheet includes arrests and resulting dispositions.   Dispositions are the result of the adjudication process and may include convictions, null pros, acquittals and nullified convictions through set-asides and pardons.

Effective June 1, 2006, there is a $15.00 fee (cashier’s check, personal check, money order, or cash) charged to the customer making the request for each individual.

You can either mail your request to the following address:

Nebraska State Patrol
Criminal Identification Division
P.O. Box 94907
Lincoln, NE 68509

Or, you may come in person to:
Nebraska State Patrol
Criminal Identification Division
3800 NW 12th Street- Suite A
Lincoln, NE 68521

Or, call (402) 471-4545 for more information

The following information about the individual is needed to assist with your request (* required items):

• Last name *
• First name *
• Middle initial
• Date of Birth *
• Social Security number
• Alias (list other names used by the subject that are different than the name entered.  Maiden names and all previous married names of females should be entered if known)
• Please include a return address or fax number for mailing or faxing requested information. *