Nebraska Marriage License Requirements
Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Nebraska.
Waiting Period: 3 days.
If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed.
Fees: Cash Only! $25
Other Tests: No tests
Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification.
Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.
Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in Nebraska.
The license can only be used within the State of Nebraska.
IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any plans.
Adams County Register of Deeds
4th And Denver
Hastings, NE 68902
402-461-7107
Antelope County Clerk
501 Main St
Neligh, NE 68756
402-887-4410
Box Butte County Clerk
5th And Box Butte St
Alliance, NE 69301
308-762-6565
Brown County Clerk
148 West 4th St
Anisworth, NE 69210
402-387-2705
Buffalo County ClerkRegister of Deeds
P.O. Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848
308-236-1226
Burt County Clerk
P.O. Box 87
Tekamah, NE 68061
402-374-1955
Butler County Clerk
P.O. Box 289
David City, NE 68632
402-367-7430
Cass County Clerk
4th & Main Sts
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
402-296-9300
Cedar County Clerk
P.O. Box 47
Hartington, NE 68739
402-254-7411
Cheyenne County Clerk
P.O. Box 217
Sidney, NE 69162
308-254-2141
Clay County Clerk
111 W Fairfield
Clay Center, NE 68933
402-762-3463
Cuming County Clerk
P.O. Box 290
West Point, NE 68788
402-372-6002
Custer County Register of Deeds
431 South 10th
Broken Bow, NE 68822
308-872-5701
Dakota County Clerk
Courthouse
Dakota City, NE 68731
402-987-2126
Dawes County Clerk
451 Main
Chadron, NE 69337
308-432-0100
Dawson County Register of Deeds Office
700 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
308-324-2127
Dixon County Clerk
P.O. Box 546
Ponca, NE 68770
402-755-2208
Dodge County Clerk
435 N Park Ave
Fremont, NE 68025
402-727-2767
Douglas County Register of Deeds
1819 Farnam, Suite H-09
Omaha, NE 68183
402-444-7143
Dundy County Clerk
P.O. Box 506
Benkelman, NE 69021
308-423-2058
Fillmore County Clerk
P.O. Box 307
Geneva, NE 68361
402-759-4931
Franklin County Clerk
405 15th Ave
Franklin, NE 68939
308-425-6202
Frontier County Clerk
1 Wellington St
Stockville, NE 69042
308-367-8641
Furnas County Clerk
P.O. Box 387
Beaver, NE 68926
308-268-4145
Gosper County Clerk
P.O. Box 136
Elwood, NE 68937
308-785-2611
Hall County Register of Deeds
121 S. Pine
Grana Island, NE 68801
308-381-5080
Hamilton County Clerk
11 13th St Suite 1
Aurora, NE 68681
402-694-3443
Harlan County Clerk
P.O. Box L
Alma, NE 68920
308-928-2173
Holt County Register of Deeds
N. 4th St
O'Neill, NE 68763
402-336-1762
Jefferson County Clerk
411 4th St
Fairbury, NE 68352
402-729-2323
Johnson CountyCounty Clerk
4th & Broadway
Tecumfeh, NE 68450
402-335-3246
Kearney County ClerkCourthouse
P.O. Box 339
Minden, NE 68959
308-832-2723
Kieth County Clerk
P.O. Box 149
Ogallala, NE 69153
308-284-4726
Knox County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 166
Center, NE 68724
402-288-4282
Lancaster County Register of Deeds
555 South 10th St
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-471-7481
Lincoln County Register of Deeds
301 North Jeffers, Rm 103
North Platte, NE 69101
308-534-4350
Madison County ClerkRegister of Deeds
Madison County Courthouse
Madison, NE 68748
402-454-3311
McPherson County ClerkRegister of Deeds
P.O. Box 122
Tryon, NE 69167
308-587-2363
Merrick County Clerk
1621 18th St
Central City, NE 68826
308-946-2881
Morrill County Clerk
P.O. Box 610
Bridgeport, NE 69336
308-262-0860
Nance County Clerk
P.O. Box 338
Fullerton, NE 68638
308-536-2331
Otoe County ClerkRegister of Deeds
1021 Central Ave
Nebraska City, NE 68410
402-873-9505
Pawnee County Clerk
625 6th St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
402-852-2962
Perkins County Clerk
P.O. Box 156
Grant, NE 69140
308-352-4643
Phelps County Clerk
P.O. Box 404
Holdrege, NE 68949
308-995-4469
Pierce County Clerk
111 W Court Room 1
Pierce, NE 68767
402-329-4225
Platte County Register of Deeds
Platte County Courthouse
Columbus, NE 68601
402-564-4904
Polk County Clerk
P.O. Box 276
Osceola, NE 68651
402-747-5431
Red Willow County Clerk
500 Norris Ave
Mc Cook, NE 69001
308-345-1552
Rock County Clerk
P.O. Box 367
Bassett, NE 68714
402-684-3933
Saline County Clerk
P.O. Box 865
Wilber, NE 68465
402-821-2374
Sarpy County Register of Deeds
1301 South Washington
Papillion, NE 68046
402-593-2105
Saunders County Clerk
P.O. Box 184
Wahoo, NE 68066
402-443-8101
Scotts Bluff County Register of Deeds
1825 10th St
Gering, NE 69341
308-436-6600
Seward County Clerk
P.O. Box 190
Seward, NE 68434
402-643-2883
Sheridan County Clerk301 East Second
County Courthouse
Rushville, NE 69360
308-327-2633
Stanton County Register of Deeds
804 Ivy St
Stanton, NE 68779
402-439-2222
Thayer County Clerk
P.O. Box 208
Hebron, NE 68370
402-768-6126
Thomas County Clerk
P.O. Box 226
Thedford, NE 69166
308-645-2261
Thurston County Clerk
106 S. 5th St
Pender, NE 68047
402-385-2343
Washington County Clerk
1555 Coalfax St
Blair, NE 68008
402-426-6822
Wayne County Clerk
P.O. Box 248
Wayne, NE 68787
402-375-2288
Webster County Register of Deeds
621 North Cedar
Red Cloud, NE 68970
402-746-2716
York County Clerk
510 Lincoln Ave
York, NE 68467
402-362-7759