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

Next Step: When did the marriage occur?		Marriage Records Choose a time period: Before 1867 1867 to 1909 1909 to Present Marriage year unknown

Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records

Marriages Before 1867

Before 1867, marriages were recorded by the county.

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index

Marriage Indexes
Database Name-Index Only	Link or links to access database	# of records
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1995	On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years	142,224
Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1778-1938	On Findmypast ($); Some records include images

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:

1. Look first in	2. Then search
Church Records Newspapers Military Records Obituaries	Census Records Cemetery Records Death Records Bible Records

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1867 to 1909

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index

Marriage Indexes
Database Name-Index Only	Link or links to access database	# of records
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1995	On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years	142,224
Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1778-1938	On Findmypast ($); Some records include images

No marriage record for your ancestor?

Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
Search other records with marriage information.

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

Marriage Indexes
Database Name-Index Only	Link or links to access database	# of records
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1995	On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years	142,224
Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1778-1938	On Findmypast ($); Some records include images

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

To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred		From NB Dept. of Health State and Human Services
Pros	Cons	Pros	Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state	County websites can be more difficult to use	Expedited orders available through VitalChek	May be more expensive than ordering from the county

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. FS Library film 1015911 items 1, 4-11

Wiki Articles

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

How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records

Finding Nebraska Marriage Records

Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

Marriages Before 1867

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record

Marriages 1867 to 1909

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record

Marriages 1909 to Present

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record

American Indian Records

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