How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records

Finding Nebraska Marriage Records

 * County clerk began keeping records at the formation of the county
 * Statewide registration of marriage began in 1909
 * Nebraska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period

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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1867
 * 1867 to 1909
 * 1909 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records

Marriages Before 1867

 * Before 1867, marriages were recorded by the county.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:

PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage


 * If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
 * If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records


 * Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.

OR


 * View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:

Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.


 * Search the FamilySearch Catalog by county.
 * Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
 * Check the FamilySearch Catalog to see if the film is available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database above, try searching for marriage information in other records:



Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:

PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage


 * If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
 * If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records


 * Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.

OR


 * View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:

Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.


 * Search the FamilySearch Catalog by county.
 * Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
 * Check the FamilySearch catalog to see if the film is available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1909 to Present

 * Statewide registration of marriage began in 1909
 * Marriage licenses may also be found in the county courthouse where the marriage occurred

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Indexes

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:

PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage


 * If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk or the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
 * If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records


 * Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.

OR


 * Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska Department of Health. and Human Services

OR


 * View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:

Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.


 * Search the FamilySearch Catalog by county.
 * Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
 * Check the FamilySearch Catalog to see if the film is available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

American Indian Records
1863-1947 births, marriages, and deaths, Winnebago Agency. United States Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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 * Nebraska Marriages, 1856-1898 ($)
 * I Dream of Genealogy Nebraska Marriages.
 * Greater Omaha Genealogical Society County Marriage Records, index. See "OTHER GOGS WEB SITES" in right side-bar.
 * Nebraska Marriage Records by county, index