- John A. Gale
Welcome to our redesigned Web site! Changes have been made with an eye to making it more user-friendly and visually appealing. The design allows users to access information on all divisions of the office without leaving the main page. Quick Links provides easy access to other information. The site can be adjusted to accommodate the needs of people with visual impairments. The redesigned site fits with my mission to make it easier for people to do business with our office. I hope you find the improvements useful.
John A. Gale
Nebraska Secretary of State
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The secretary of state has responsibilities over the following areas: elections, business services, occupational licensing, state rules and regulations, records management, international relations and youth civics programs. The secretary of state is the keeper of the Great Seal of State of Nebraska, and the office is the repository for official state documents. By law, the secretary of state serves on a number of state boards.
Contact Us News Releases Staff Listing Forms Secretary of State�s Duties More Links
The secretary of state serves as the chief election officer of the state. The Elections Division is responsible for the election process in Nebraska. Duties include accepting filings and tabulating results for statewide, legislative, judicial retention and certain district elections; accepting filings for statewide initiative and referendum petitions; administering election law; and supervising the conduct of elections. The division is responsible for implementing reforms under the federal Help America Vote Act.
Voter Information FAQs Previous Election Years Check Voter Registration Election Forms County Contact Information More Links
The Business Services Division provides several important functions for the business community. Registrations are recorded for corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, trade names and trademarks. The division handles Uniform Commercial Code and other security interest records. The division regulates notary public commissions and handles apostilles and authentications (documents going to other countries).
Corporate Digital Signature Uniform Commercial Code Address Confidentiality Notary Public Nebraska.gov for Business
The Licensing Division protects the public interest by licensing several occupations. The division oversees the licensing of collection agencies, debt management agencies, private detectives, and polygraph and voice stress examiners.
Collection Agencies Polygraph and Voice Stress Debt Management Charitable Solicitors Private Detectives
The secretary of state serves as the state records administrator. The Records Management Division assists state and local government agencies in managing the creation, use, storage and disposal of records in an efficient and economical manner. The division provides services and does consulting for government agencies. Services include the storage of state records and the conversion of records into different formats for storage. The division facilitates and publishes the creation and update of records retention and disposition schedules for all Nebraska government entities.
Records Retention/Disposition Electronic Imaging Guidelines Nebraska State Records Board E-Mail Guidelines Records Management Act Web Site Guidelines Copies as Evidence Act Standards Information
The secretary of state serves as Nebraska�s chief protocol officer. In that role, the secretary promotes commerce, cultural exchange and educational studies between Nebraska and foreign nations. The secretary�s goal is to develop contacts, expertise and programs in the international field to connect Nebraska with the international community.
Office�s International Role 2005 Foreign Affairs Symposium Office�s International Activities Outside Links 2006 Diplomatic Conference
The Secretary of State�s Office believes strongly in the need to provide civics education to Nebraska�s youth. Its programs include Statehood Day birthday parties, Nebraska Student Vote, Vote in Honor of a Veteran, Youth Election Worker Program, Nebraska Capitol Forum on America�s Future and Nebraska Spirit Art Contest.
Statehood Day Birthday Parties Nebraska Student Vote Capitol Forum Youth Election Worker Program Nebraska Spirit Art Contest Vote in Honor of a Veteran
The Secretary of State�s Office maintains the Nebraska Administrative Code. The office is responsible for the filing, certification and distribution of state agency rules and regulations.
Welcome Message Current Rules and Regulations Overview of Regulation Process Proposed Rules and Regulations Overview of Online Services E-Mail Notification Sign-Up
