Even though it's only a piece of paper, the marriage license is a vital factor on your wedding day. You're not really married without one.
Where should you apply?
In Nebraska you apply for your marriage license at the County Clerk’s office in the county where you reside.
How much does it cost?
The fee for marriage licenses in Nebraska is $15.
When should you apply?
Licenses are good for one year from date of application any place in Nebraska and there is no waiting period. You have one year to use the license to get married, if not, it will expire and you will need to reapply.
Will you need blood tests?
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No, blood tests or a medical examination is not required in Nebraska.
What documents will you need?
Proof of identity/age: accepted photo identification includes driver’s licenses, state id’s, passports and green cards. A birth certificate by itself cannot positively establish identity.
If and applicant is 17 or 18, a notarized parental consent form must be signed by the person’s legal guardian giving consent to the marriage of the minor. If either applicant is under 17 years of age, a license cannot be issued in the State of Nebraska.
What other information will I need?
Applicants must supply:
Social Security numbers
Their parents’ names (including mothers’ maiden names)
Their parents’ birthplaces
Date a previous marriage ended, if applicable, and court date or date of death. If your divorce is in the State of Nebraska, there is a waiting period of six months and one day after a Judge grants a divorce. An applicant must wait until the waiting period is over before they can apply for a marriage license anywhere in the State of Nebraska.
What are the residency requirements in Nebraska?
There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Nebraska to obtain a marriage license.
Is there a waiting period?
No, you will receive your license immediately and you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Where is the Lancaster County Clerk’s office?
The Lancaster County Clerk is located at 555 S. 10th St., Lincoln, NE 68508. The phone number is (402) 441-7481 and hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where are the county clerk’s offices in Southeast Nebraska located?
Butler County Clerk
P.O. Box 289
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-7430
Cass County Clerk
Fourth & Main streets
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-9300
Clay County Clerk
111 W. Fairfield
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3463
Fillmore County Clerk
P.O. Box 307
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-4931
Jefferson County Clerk
411 4th St.
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2323
Johnson County
County Clerk
4th & Broadway
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3246
Lancaster County Clerk
555 South 10th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 441-7481
Otoe County Clerk
1021 Central Ave.
Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 873-6439
Pawnee County Clerk
625 6th St.
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2962
Polk County Clerk
P.O. Box 276
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-5431
Saline County Clerk
P.O. Box 865
