Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 31043

Dakota County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Dakota County, Nebraska. Serving a population of 21.268 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Dakota • Land Area: 264,276 sq mi • State: Nebraska (NE)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Dakota County Courthouse / Recording Office, Dakota, NE 68030

Seat of government for Dakota County in Dakota, NE.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(402) 831-2133

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 31043 • Coordinates: 42.3916° N, -96.5613° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Dakota County

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Dakota County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-109 & § 76-901

First Page Base Fee

$10.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$6.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

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

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Nebraska:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

Instant Public Records & Title Verification

Need Official Property Deeds or Title Records in Dakota County?

Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Dakota County, Nebraska. Instantly access official document copies online without visiting the courthouse records vault.

Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Dakota County

License Fee $25.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 365 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Dakota County courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Issued by County Clerk. Valid for 1 year.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $17.00

Death Cert $16.00

Marriage Cert $16.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records and the local Dakota County clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Dakota County

Filing Fee: $100.00

1. Filing Authority

In Dakota County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Nebraska Secretary of State.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Nebraska.

3. State Rules & Notice

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

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Dakota County?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Dakota County Nebraska Secretary of State. Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in Nebraska.

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Articles of Organization

Nebraska Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Nebraska Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Nebraska county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

Nearby County Clerks in Nebraska

Need to file or search public records in an adjacent jurisdiction? Explore neighboring Nebraska recording offices:

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Frequently Asked Questions: Dakota County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Dakota County Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Dakota County office is located at Dakota County Courthouse / Recording Office, Dakota, NE 68030. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (402) 831-2133.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Dakota County?

Under Nebraska statute (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-109 & § 76-901), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Dakota County costs $10.00 for the first page, plus $6.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: $2.25 per $1,000 of value (Documentary Stamp Tax).

How do I obtain a marriage license in Dakota County, NE?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Dakota County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $25.00. Nebraska requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Dakota County?

In Dakota County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Nebraska Secretary of State with a standard statutory filing fee of $100.00. Trade name application filed with Secretary of State and published once in a legal newspaper.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Dakota County?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $17.00 and death certificates starting at $16.00) can be requested through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records or directly at the Dakota County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.