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== Finding Nebraska Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Nebraska Marriage Records  ==


*County clerk began keeping records at the formation of the county
*18-- Nebraska laws required counties to record marriages
*Statewide registration of marriage began in 1909
*1 April 1867, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
*An additional 1905 law resulted in greater statewide compliance
*Nebraska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period
*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? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==


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:'''Marriage Records'''  
:Choose a time period:  
:Choose a time period:  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1867|Before 1867]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1820]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1867_to_1909|1867 to 1909]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1805 to 1867]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1909_to_Present|1909 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1867 to 1925]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|1926 to 1935]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1936 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''


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[[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']]  
<br> [[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']]  


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== '''Marriages Before 1867'''  ==
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*Before 1867, marriages were recorded by the county.
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
 
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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1995
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1708654|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 142,224
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| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1778-1938
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=nebraska On Findmypast] ($); Some records include images
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
== '''Marriages Before 1820'''  ==


If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:
*Before 18--, no marriages were recorded by the county or state


'''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.
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|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 [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.
 
::*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog 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 [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]]:


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[[Nebraska Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[Nebraska Vital Records|Death Records]]<br> [[Nebraska Bible Records|Bible Records]]  
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== '''Marriages 1867 to 1909'''  ==
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== '''Marriages 1820 to 1867'''  ==


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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.


'''Does not''' include the following counties:


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
<br>


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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes'''
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name-Index Only '''  
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''  
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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
 
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]
 
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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.
 
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
 
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1995
! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" |  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1708654|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 142,224
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| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1778-1938
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=nebraska On Findmypast] ($); Some records include images
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== '''Marriages 1868 to 1925'''  ==


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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Nebraska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images'''  
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[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. <br> [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Search other records]] with marriage information.  
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| width="25%" | RecordSearch|-------|Nebraska Marriages, ---- - ----
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'''Free;''' most counties ---- - ----: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.  


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Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.


==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record''' ====
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| {{RecordSearch|-------|Nebraska , County Marriages, ---- - ----
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.


If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:  
<br> '''Does not''' include the following counties:  


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


:*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 [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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|-
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''
|
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.


'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]


:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.
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''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 [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.  
'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.  


::*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county.  
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.  
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.  
::*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.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1909 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1926 to 1935'''<br> ==


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| width="25%" | RecordSearch|----|Nebraska, County Marriages, ---- - ----
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'''Free;''' most counties 1925-1936: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.


'''Does not'''


*Statewide registration of marriage began in 1909
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*Marriage licenses may also be found in the county courthouse where the marriage occurred
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| [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html County Clerk]
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the Nebraska county clerk where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
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| [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Health]
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the  Nebraska Department of Public Health.


'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Indexes'''
If you are unsure about the marriage year, the Michigan Department of Public Health charges $12 more for each year searched. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
<br>


{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="1"
|-
|-
| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes'''
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
|-
|-
| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name-Index Only '''
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''  
|  
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
|-
 
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1995
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1708654|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
 
| align="center" | 142,224
|-
| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1778-1938
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=nebraska On Findmypast] ($); Some records include images
| align="center" |
|}
|}


==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record''' ====
'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.


If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:  
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>


'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''
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:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk or the [http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/vital-records.aspx#marraigecertificates Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services].
== '''Marriages 1936 to Present'''  ==
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]


'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.


:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.
'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''


''OR''
:*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska county clerk].


:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/vital-records.aspx#marraigecertificates Nebraska Department of Health. and Human Services]
:*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska Department of Public Health.


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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County where Marriage occurred  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html From County where Marriage occurred]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From [http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/vital-records.aspx#marraigecertificates NB Dept. of Health State and Human Services]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html From MI Dept. of Health State office]
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state  
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state  
| County websites can be more difficult to use  
| County websites can be more difficult to use  
| Expedited orders available through [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/nebraska/nebraska-vital-statistics VitalChek]
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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''OR''  
{{Tip|'''''When ordering Nebraska marriage records:'''''}}
 
:*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 [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.


::*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county.
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br>
::*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.
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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=== American Indian Records  ===
1863-1947 births, marriages, and deaths, Winnebago Agency. United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. {{FSC|264151|item|disp=FS Library film 1015911 items 1, 4-11}}
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== Wiki Articles  ==
== Wiki Articles  ==


:*[[Nebraska Genealogy|Nebraska]]
:*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Nebraska Online Genealogy Records Nebraska Online Records]
:*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Nebraska_Vital_Records Nebraska Vital Records]
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]__NOTOC__
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
 


{{Nebraska|Nebraska}}
[[Category:Nebraska]]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7871 Nebraska Marriages, 1856-1898] ($)
*[http://www.idreamof.com/marriage/ne.html I Dream of Genealogy Nebraska Marriages].
*[https://gogsmembers.wordpress.com/ Greater Omaha Genealogical Society County Marriage Records], index. See "OTHER GOGS WEB SITES" in right side-bar.
*[http://usgwarchives.net/marriages/nebraska/nebraska.htm Nebraska Marriage Records by county], index
[[Category:Nebraska_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]]

Revision as of 06:35, 11 June 2013


How To Find U.S. Marriage Records go to How To Find Nebraska Marriage Records

This page is under construction

Finding Nebraska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • 18-- Nebraska laws required counties to record marriages
  • 1 April 1867, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
  • An additional 1905 law resulted in greater statewide compliance
  • Nebraska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period
Tip: More marriage information is usually found on the marriage license application or the marriage register. Less information is found on the marriage certificate.


Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source]
Marriage Records
Choose a time period:


Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records


Marriages Before 1820[edit | edit source]

  • Before 18--, no marriages were recorded by the county or state



If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, 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 1820 to 1867[edit | edit source]

Nebraska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try:
RecordSearch|-------|Nebraska, County Marriages, ---- - ----

Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch.

Does not include the following counties:


Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No marriage record for your ancestor?

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

Other records with marriage information

Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some 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 theFamily History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.

  • Search the FHLC by county.
  • Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
  • For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1868 to 1925[edit | edit source]

Nebraska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
RecordSearch|-------|Nebraska Marriages, ---- - ----

Free; most counties ---- - ----: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.

Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.

Try 2nd:
-------|Nebraska , County Marriages, ---- - ----

Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch.


Does not include the following counties:


Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No marriage record for your ancestor?

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

Other records with marriage information

Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some 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 Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.

  • Search the FHLC by county.
  • Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
  • For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1926 to 1935
[edit | edit source]

Nebraska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
RecordSearch|----|Nebraska, County Marriages, ---- - ----

Free; most counties 1925-1936: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.

Does not

Try 2nd:
County Clerk If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the Nebraska county clerk where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
Try 3rd:
Michigan Department of Health If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the Nebraska Department of Public Health.

If you are unsure about the marriage year, the Michigan Department of Public Health charges $12 more for each year searched. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.

Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No marriage record for your ancestor?

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

Other records with marriage information

Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some 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 Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.

  • Search the FHLC by county.
  • Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
  • For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1936 to Present[edit | edit source]

Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information

  • Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska county clerk].
  • Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska Department of Public Health.
To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred From MI Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee May be more expensive than ordering from the county
Tip: When ordering Nebraska marriage records:

Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.

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