How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records

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Finding Nebraska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • Statewide registration of marriage began in 1909.
  • County clerk began keeping records at the formation of the county.
  • 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 1867[edit | edit source]

  • Before 1867, marriages were recorded by the county.

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[edit | edit source]

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.

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.
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Marriages 1909 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.
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 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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American Indian Records[edit | edit source]

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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