How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records

How To Find U.S. Marriage Records Nebraska 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

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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

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 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 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

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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

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 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 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

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 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 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. FHL film 1015911 items 1, 4-11

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