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NebraskaCounty Clerks & Recorders

Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of Nebraska’s 93 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.

Counties
93
Deed fee · page 1
$10.00
Marriage wait
None
Population
2.0M
Population, low → high recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file

How Nebraska records it

Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.

01 · Land records

Deed recording

First page
$10.00
Each extra page
$6.00

Transfer tax: $2.25 per $1,000 of value (Documentary Stamp Tax)

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-109 & § 76-901

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02 · Marriage

Marriage license

Fee
$25.00
Waiting period
None
License valid for
365 days

Issued by County Clerk. Valid for 1 year.

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03 · Vital records

Certified copies

Birth
$17.00
Death
$16.00
Marriage
$16.00

Issued by: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records

04 · Business

DBA / assumed name

Filing fee
$100.00
File with
Nebraska Secretary of State

Trade name application filed with Secretary of State and published once in a legal newspaper.

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Register · 93 entries

Every county in Nebraska

90 official websites 26 recording offices verified 26 phones listed

W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates

Nebraska questions

Before you file in Nebraska

Largest offices: Douglas County, Lancaster County, Sarpy County.

Who records deeds in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Register of Deeds of the county where the property is located. In smaller Nebraska counties the County Clerk serves as ex-officio Register of Deeds. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Nebraska?

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-109 & § 76-901 sets a base fee of $10.00 for the first page and $6.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: $2.25 per $1,000 of value (Documentary Stamp Tax).

What are the requirements for getting married in Nebraska?

A marriage license in Nebraska costs about $25.00 (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 365 days. Issued by County Clerk. Valid for 1 year.

Where do I register a DBA or business name in Nebraska?

Assumed business names (DBA) in Nebraska are filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State; the filing fee is about $100.00. Trade name application filed with Secretary of State and published once in a legal newspaper.