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Nebraska Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 93 counties in Nebraska, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Adams15 days
Antelope15 days
Arthur15 days
Banner15 days
Blaine15 days
Boone15 days
Box Butte15 days
Boyd15 days
Brown15 days
Buffalo15 days
Burt15 days
Butler15 days
Cass15 days
Cedar15 days
Chase15 days
Cherry15 days
Cheyenne15 days
Clay15 days
Colfax15 days
Cuming15 days
Custer15 days
Dakota15 days
Dawes15 days
Dawson15 days
Deuel15 days
Dixon15 days
Dodge15 days
Douglas15 days
Dundy15 days
Fillmore15 days
Franklin15 days
Frontier15 days
Furnas15 days
Gage15 days
Garden15 days
Garfield15 days
Gosper15 days
Grant15 days
Greeley15 days
Hooker15 days
Howard15 days
Jefferson15 days
Hall15 days
Hamilton15 days
Harlan15 days
Hayes15 days
Hitchcock15 days
Holt15 days
Johnson15 days
Kearney15 days
Keith15 days
Keya Paha15 days
Kimball15 days
Knox15 days
Lancaster15 days
Lincoln15 days
Logan15 days
Loup15 days
McPherson15 days
Madison15 days
Merrick15 days
Morrill15 days
Nance15 days
Nemaha15 days
Nuckolls15 days
Otoe15 days
Pawnee15 days
Perkins15 days
Phelps15 days
Pierce15 days
Platte15 days
Polk15 days
Red Willow15 days
Richardson15 days
Rock15 days
Saline15 days
Sarpy15 days
Saunders15 days
Scotts Bluff15 days
Seward15 days
Sheridan15 days
Sherman15 days
Sioux15 days
Stanton15 days
Thayer15 days
Thomas15 days
Thurston15 days
Valley15 days
Washington15 days
Wayne15 days
Webster15 days
Wheeler15 days
York15 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, officiants typically have 15 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Nebraska?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Nebraska. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Nebraska?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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