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1. Who is the assessor?
2. What are property taxes?
3. Who pays them?
4. Who collects them?
5. What are property taxes used for?
6. How are tax rates determined?
7. Why do taxes increase every year?
8. How do property value increases affect my taxes?
9. What is the NBHD Code?
10. What does my valuation represent?
11. What is a Partial Value?
12. How does the assessor arrive at this valuation?
13. How do I know when my valuation has changed?
14. What causes my valuation to change?
15. How do I contest my valuation?
16. How do I convince the county board of equalization that my valuation should be lowered?
17. What if I disagree with the county board’s determination?
18. What is the property record file?
19. How do I get a copy of the property record file?
20. What is the Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division website?
21. How do I interpret the Valuation Reports shown on the Property Details webpage?

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1. What does my property valuation represent?
2. How does the Assessor arrive at this valuation?
3. How do I know when my property valuation has changed?
4. How is agriculture land valued?
5. How are taxes calculated?

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1. How does my valuation change?
2. What should I do if I do not agree with the valuation of my property?
3. How do I submit my protest?
4. What is a Referee Hearing?
5. When is my Referee Hearing?
6. Do I have a choice of hearing date or time?
7. Am I required to attend my hearing?
8. What do I need to take to my hearing?
9. What happens after my hearing?
10. When will I receive a decision?
11. What if I disagree with the Board of Equalization's final decision?

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1. What services do you offer?
2. Do I have to live in Sarpy County to use your services?
3. There’s been a change in who is providing health insurance for my child. Does my order need to be changed?
4. I’m concerned that moving forward with child support may put me or my child in danger. What should I do?
5. What’s the age of emancipation in Nebraska?

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1. What is Pretrial Services?
2. What are the conditions of release?
3. Does Pretrial Services cost anything?
4. How long is someone on Pretrial Services?
5. Can Pretrial Services supervision be transferred to another County/State?
6. What happens if a defendant violates their bond conditions?
7. After bond conditions are set, can they be modified?
8. Can time spent on Pretrial Service count toward any jail sentence that may be received?
9. How do I contact the Pretrial Services Office?
10. What should I do if I miss a drug test? Can I make it up?
11. How do I request permission to travel outside of the State of Nebraska?

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1. I bought a vehicle what do I need to bring?
2. I just moved to Nebraska, what do I need to do about my vehicles/drivers' license?
3. I am a Nebraska resident. I want to renew my car license plates. What documents do you need to see?
4. I am moving. What do I need to do? This includes out of state as well as within Nebraska.
5. Where do we obtain "In Transit" stickers or signs?
6. I'm selling a vehicle, how do I sign off on the title?
7. I lost my renewal card, do I need it?
8. I am moving to Sarpy County from another Nebraska county. What do I need to do?
9. I lost my registration and/or plates. How do I replace them?
10. I lost my stickers. What do I do?
11. I just separated/retired from the military. How long do I have before I register as a resident?
12. I'm military. Why do I have to show my LES?

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1. What is a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
2. How do I apply for a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) number?

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1. What are the fees for a Nebraska title?
2. What vehicles need a federal odometer statement?
3. My vehicle has an out-of-state title, does it need to be inspected in order to register it?
4. I am moving in from another state, what do I need to obtain Nebraska plates?
5. I am a non-resident (military) and have another state title and registration, do I need to change to a Nebraska title?
6. What does the vehicle inspection entail?
7. What is the fee for an inspection?
8. Does Nebraska require a notary to transfer title?
9. Are the vehicle inspectors open the same hours as your office?
10. Is vehicle inspection in the same building as the County Treasurer?
11. My title reads "or/and or". Do both of us have to sign-off the title?
12. What is required to note a lien?
13. I have paid off my vehicle and the bank has sent me the title, do I need to do anything with the County Treasurer's office?
14. Do I need to change my title when I move from one county in Nebraska to another?
15. Can I pay for title and plates with my credit card?
16. I have signed-off a title on the wrong line, can I cross it out and sign on the correct line?
17. Can I get a duplicate title from another county?
18. I have a lien on my out-of-state title, how can I register my vehicle?
19. Can my lien holder fax a copy of my title to issue the new Nebraska title?
20. I changed my name as a result of marriage, divorce, or etc. Do I need to change my title or registration?
21. One of the owners on the vehicle is deceased. Do I need to change the title or registration?

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1. When should I call 911?
2. What is a non-emergency?

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1. What questions will the 911 dispatcher ask?
2. How long will it take for officers to respond?
3. Can I request an estimated time of arrival?
4. How are calls processed?
5. How are 911 calls prioritized?
6. What happens if I accidentally dial 911?
7. Can I send a text to 911?
8. How do I text 911 in an emergency?

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1. Do I need to apply every year?
2. When did I have to turn 65 to qualify for category 1?
3. Do I need to own and occupy the property I am applying for?
4. I just bought a new home. How can I transfer my current homestead exemption to my new house?
5. What do I need to determine income requirements?
6. What is the household income table?
7. How do I get help filling out the Form 458 Schedule 1 income statement?
8. Do I need to make an appointment for Homestead Exemption assistance?
9. When is the deadline to file my Homestead Exemption application?
10. How do I obtain a Form 458B Doctor's Certification of Disability?
11. How often do I need to recertify my disability?
12. I just received my 100% service-connected disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Do I qualify this year?
13. I am a 100% service-connected disabled veteran. What kind of VA certification letter do I need?
14. How do I submit my completed application?
15. When will I find out if I am approved?
16. Will I receive a letter stating I've been approved?

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1. When do I report for jury service?
2. What if I cannot serve?
3. Do I have to fill out the entire questionnaire form?
4. What if I am unable to serve during the dates on my summons?
5. How do I request a postponement or to be excused?
6. What if I am over 70 years old?
7. What if I'm a full-time student and am not able to serve?
8. What are the qualifications to serve as a juror?
9. What may disqualify me as a juror?
10. What if I am unable to serve due to my health?
11. What if I moved out of Sarpy County?
12. What if I do not read or speak English?
13. What if I need special accommodations?
14. What if I am self-employed?
15. What if my request to be excused is denied?
16. What are the operating hours of the Courts?
17. Where is the Jury Commission office?
18. Where do I report for jury service?
19. Will I get paid for jury service?
20. How do I get paid for jury service?
21. What items are prohibited in the Hall of Justice?
22. How do jurors get picked for jury duty?
23. Why do I have to serve as a juror?
24. Will my employer allow me to take time off for jury service?
25. What if I need a statement to show my employer the days I served on jury duty?
26. What do I wear for jury service?

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1. Is there a waiting period before remarriage after a divorce?
2. Are there age requirements for marriage?
3. Must Social Security Numbers be included on the Application?
4. Do we need a license to renew our vows?
5. Are rubella tests for female applicants required?
6. If a foreign birth certificate is presented as proof of age and the parties claim to be of age, must that document be accepted?
7. Can minors be witnesses?
8. Must a minister be a resident of or certified in Nebraska?
9. What elements are required in the marriage ceremony?
10. Are same-sex marriages allowed?
11. Are common law marriages accepted in the state?
12. Can a customer get an official copy of a marriage license from the County Clerk's office?
13. Are prenuptial agreements allowed in Nebraska?

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1. When are permits needed?
2. Where do I go to get a permit?
3. How long is a permit good for?
4. What building codes are enforced in Sarpy County's jurisdictions?
5. How are permit fees calculated?
6. What are the different zoning districts?
7. What zoning type am I located in?

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1. How do I get a Public Defender?
2. Is a Public Defender a real attorney?
3. What is an alternate Public Defender?
4. How do I contact my Public Defender?
5. I forgot my court date. How can I find out when I am supposed to appear?
6. What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
7. My English is limited and/or I need assistance with reading and/or writing. What can I do? Mi inglés es limitado y/o necesito ayuda con lectura y/o escritura. ¿Qué puedo hacer?
8. Does the Sarpy County Public Defender's Office have enough resources to zealously represent my case?
9. I am a student. Does the Sarpy County Public Defender's Office offer clerking/internship programs?

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1. Who may request public records?
2. Are there fees for Public Records Requests?
3. Do you require a statement of purpose or have restrictions on the use of public records?
4. Are there Statutes for Public Records?

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1. Where is the Register of Deeds Office located?
2. Does the document need to be an original?
3. Must signatures be notarized?
4. What happens when a document is brought to the Register of Deeds Office for recording?
5. Who keeps the documents?
6. How much does it cost to record a document?
7. How far back do the records in the Register of Deeds Office go?
8. How is all that paper tracked?
9. What information do I need to obtain a copy of my deed?
10. What is a lien?
11. Can I get someone to do research for me?
12. Can I find out who owns a particular piece of property?
13. Are there liens against my property?
14. What is meant by "indexes"?
15. How do I find information about easements on my property?
16. Can I find out how old my house is or get historical information about my house?
17. Where else can I look if I cannot find the information in your office?
18. What was the sale price for a particular property?
19. Can the Register of Deeds office tell me if I have a good and clear title?
20. Is everything handled in the Register of Deeds office public record?
21. Can I get a copy of a birth or death certificate through the Register of Deeds Office?
22. How do I record or get a copy of my military discharge?
23. What is a deed?
24. Do I need to record my deed?
25. May I record a document for real estate for another county?
26. I want to take someone's name off my deed or change the names of the owners on my property. Can I change the deed?
27. If I sell a portion of my land, do I get a deed for the remainder?
28. May I make out my own deed?
29. If I want to write my own deed, do you have standard deed forms available?
30. What if I lose my deed?
31. How long does it take to record a document?
32. What types of documents can I file in the Register of Deeds Office?
33. Is it possible to obtain information about previous owners and the history of my home?
34. What information am I able to obtain by telephoning the register of deeds’ office?
35. How can I record my document?
36. What are the requirements for recording a document?
37. How do I make changes to the title of my property?
38. What are the most common types of deeds?
39. When is a Form 521 (transfer statement) required?
40. How is my document identified in the register of deeds’ office?
41. What if I lose my deed?
42. How can I obtain copies of documents?
43. Can I obtain a copy of my recorded property survey?
44. I have paid off my mortgage. What do I need to do? Where do I get my deed?
45. Do you have/sell real estate forms?
46. Where can I get a copy of a Birth or Death Certificate?

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1. Why take the 4-Hour STOP Class?
2. What is the cost of the 4-Hour STOP Class?
3. How do I know if I’m eligible for the 4-Hour Class?
4. What if I have more than one violation or warning on my ticket?
5. What if I was cited for my involvement in an accident?
6. When is the class held?
7. Where is the class held?
8. How do I register?
9. After I complete the class, what happens to my ticket?
10. What if there is a weather cancellation?

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1. Why take the 8-Hour STOP Class?
2. What is the cost of the 8-Hour STOP Class?
3. How do I know if I’m eligible for the 8-Hour STOP Class?
4. What if I have more than one violation or warning on my ticket?
5. What if I was cited for my involvement in an accident?
6. When is the class held?
7. Where is the class held?
8. How do I register?
9. After I complete the class, what happens to my citation?
10. What if there is a weather cancellation?

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1. Why take the Defensive Driving Course?
2. What is the cost of the Defensive Driving Course?
3. When is the class held?
4. Where is the class held?
5. How do I Register?
6. How does the DMV receive notice that I have taken this class?
7. What if there is a weather cancellation?

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1. How does the department obtain its K-9 dogs?
2. What is involved in the selection process of obtaining the dogs? Does the Sheriff's Office get to choose them, or are the dogs assigned to the department?
3. What breed of dogs are selected for police work, and why? What breed are your dogs?
4. What is the age of the dogs that are trained for police work?
5. How did you become a police dog handler?
6. What type of work do the dogs perform for the department?
7. How often do you train the dogs, and where do you do the training?
8. What makes a good police dog?
9. How does your dog know how to react? Do they wait for your command before they do a task?
10. If the dog is looking for narcotics, do you have to worry about them ingesting the narcotics or being harmfully exposed?
11. Can people approach your dogs to pet them?
12. How does the dog act with members of your family or co-workers?
13. Does the dog know when it is working and when it is off duty, or does the dog always feel that it is working?
14. When the dogs are off duty, do they like to be inside or outside?
15. How many years can the dog work for the department?
16. What happens with the dog after it retires from the department?
17. Can you use another hander's police dog, if needed?
18. What challenges do you have working with a dog as your partner?
19. What do you like about working with the dog?
20. What special equipment do you have to accommodate the dog?
21. Are there any laws that protect the police dogs if they are assaulted?

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1. Do I need a motorcycle for class?
2. How do I register?
3. What is the cost?
4. Where are the classroom and range located?
5. What do I bring with me to the class and range?
6. Why take a course with Nebraska Motorcycle Safety Training?
7. Do I have to be a resident of Sarpy County to take a course with Nebraska Motorcycle Safety Training (NMST)?
8. Will I get a license after the course?
9. What is a motorcycle endorsement?
10. Do I need to get a motorcycle learner’s permit before I take the course?
11. What if I am 16 or 17 years of age? Can I take a class with Nebraska Motorcycle Safety Training (NNST)?
12. Do I need to bring a motorcycle to the course?
13. What if I don’t pass the written or riding evaluation?
14. What further information do I need to know about the classes?

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1. Who is eligible?
2. Are National Guard and Reserve members eligible?
3. Where should I go to check my eligibility status?

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1. What is Nebraska Victims of Crime Alert Portal (NEVCAP)?
2. How do I participate in the NEVCAP program?
3. What is a PIN?
4. What if I'm not at home or my phone is busy when NEVCAP calls?
5. Can I register more than one telephone number with NEVCAP?
6. Does NEVCAP ensure my safety?
7. Who sponsors NEVCAP?

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1. What is an employee wellness program?