Nebraska vital records · Marriage Records

Nebraska Marriage Records

How to get a certified Nebraska marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.

$16.00
Marriage Certificate fee
2–5 weeks
Processing time
81
Offices issuing
79
Counties

How to get a Nebraska marriage certificate

  1. 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Nebraska office.
  2. 2In person. Visit one of the 81 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
  3. 3By mail. Send the application form (HHS-98) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $16.00 fee to Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Vital Records, Vital Records, PO Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065.

Nebraska marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements

Fee
$16
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$0 (?)
Processing time
Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders
Rush processing
1-2 days
Public after
All Confidential

Who can request

  • Children
  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Date of Marriage
  • Email
  • Groom Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place where License Was Issued
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • State ID

Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Vital Records (DHHS - Office of Vital Records)

Address
301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln, NE
Mailing
Vital Records PO Box 95065 Lincoln, NE 68509-5065
Phone
(402) 471-2871
Hours
8 AM–5 PM (according to google maps, no info provided on their website)

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Where to get a marriage certificate in Nebraska: county offices

81 offices in 79 Nebraska counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $16.00.

OfficeFee
Box Butte County Clerk
515 Box Butte Avenue #203, Alliance · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Boyd County Clerk
401 Thayer St, Butte · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Brown County Clerk
148 W 4th St #5, Ainsworth · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Buffalo County Clerk
321 Central Ave, Kearney · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Burt County Clerk
111 N 13th St, Ste. 8, Tekamah · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Butler County Clerk
451 N 5th St, David City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Cass County Clerk
346 Main Street, Room 202, Plattsmouth · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Cedar County Clerk
101 S Broadway Ave, Hartington · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Chase County Clerk
921 Broadway, Imperial · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Cherry County Clerk
365 N Main St #5, Valentine · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Cheyenne County Clerk
Courthouse 100010th Ave., Sidney · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Clay County Clerk’s Office
111 W. Fairfield Street, Clay Center · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Colfax County Clerk
411 East 11th Street, Schuyler · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Custer County Clerk
431 S 10th, Broken Bow · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Dakota County Clerk
1601 Broadway Street, Dakota City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Dawes County Clerk
451 Main Street, Chadron · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Dawson County Clerk
700 N Washington, Room A, Lexington · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Deuel County Clerk
718 3rd St, Chappell · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Dixon County Clerk
302 W 3rd Street, Ponca · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Dodge County Clerk
435 N Park, Fremont · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Douglas County Clerk
Civic Center, Room H08, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Dundy County Clerk
112 W 7th Ave, Benkelman · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Fillmore County Clerk
900 G Street, Geneva · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Franklin County Clerk
405 15th Avenue, Franklin · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Frontier County Clerk
1 Wellington St, Stockville · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Furnas County Clerk
912 R St, Beaver City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Gage County Clerk
612 Grant St., Beatrice · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$1.00
Garden County Clerk
611 Main St, Oshkosh · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Garfield Courthouse
250 South 8th Street, Burwell
$9.00
Gosper County Clerk of the District Court
507 Smith Ave, Elwood · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Grant County Clerk
105 Harrison St, Hyannis · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Hall County Clerk's Office
121 South Pine Street, Grand Island · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Hamilton County Clerk
1111 13th Street, Suite 1, Aurora · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Hayes County Clerk
505 Troth Street, Hayes Center · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Hitchcock County Clerk
229 E D St, Trenton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Holt County Clerk's Office
204 N. 4th Street, O'Neill · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$5.00
Hooker County Clerk
303 NW First St., Mullen · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Howard County Clerk
612 Indian Street, St. Paul · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Jefferson County Clerk
411 4th Street, Fairbury · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Kearney County Clerk
424 N. Colorado, Minden · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Keith County Clerk
511 North Spruce St Room 102, Ogallala · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Keya Paha County Clerk
310 Courthouse Dr., Springview · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Kimball County Clerk
114 East 3rd Street Suite 6, Kimball · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$16.00*
Knox County Clerk’s Office
206 Main St, Center · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Lancaster County Clerk
555 S 10th Street Room 108, Lincoln · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Lincoln County Clerk
301 North Jeffers Rm 101, North Platte · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Logan County Clerk
317 Main, Stapleton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Loup County Clerk
408 4th St, Taylor · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Madison County Clerk
1313 North Main Street, Madison · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
McPherson County Clerk
500 Anderson, Tryon · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Merrick County Clerk
1510 18th Street, Central City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Morrill County Clerk
606 L St, Bridgeport · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Nance County Clerk
209 Esther St, Fullerton · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Nemaha County Clerk’s Office
1824 N Street Ste 201, Auburn · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Nuckolls County Clerk
150 S Main, Nelson · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Otoe County Clerk
1021 Central Ave. Room 103, Nebraska City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Pawnee County Clerk
625 6th Street, Pawnee City · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Perkins County Clerk
200 Lincoln Ave, Grant · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Phelps County Clerk
715 5th Ave Holdrege, Holdrege · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00
Pierce County Clerk
111 W. Court St., Room 1, Pierce · County & Circuit Clerk Offices
$9.00

Showing 60 of 81 offices — open a county above for the full list.

* State fee — this office has not published its own.

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Nebraska marriage certificate FAQs

How much does a Nebraska marriage certificate cost?

A certified Nebraska marriage certificate costs $16.00 ($16), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $16. County offices that publish their own fee charge between $1.00 and $10.00.

How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Nebraska?

Standard processing is Minimum 15 days in-office processing for regular mail orders. Expedited service: 1-2 days ($0 (?)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

Where do I get a marriage certificate in Nebraska?

81 Nebraska offices across 79 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Vital Records), or order online.

Who can request a Nebraska marriage certificate?

Nebraska issues certified copies to: Children, Person on Record. Public access: All Confidential.

What ID do I need for a Nebraska marriage certificate?

Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, State ID.

Can I order a Nebraska marriage certificate online?

Yes. Prepare and submit your Nebraska marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Nebraska Public Records Statutes. Fees and processing times are set by Nebraska and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.