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Marriage License
Requirements
for a marriage license issued by Buffalo County:
- Applicants must be
at least 17 years of age to be married in the state of Nebraska. Parental
consent is required for applicants who are 17 or 18 years of age. The parental
consent forms are available at the County Clerk's office.
- Both applicants must
appear together at the County Clerk's office between the hours of 8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
- The fee for a marriage
license is $15.00, CASH ONLY.
- Must
present photo identification. A valid driver's license from
any U.S. state, Nebraska ID card, U.S. Passport, U.S. Military
card, or a Foreign passport are acceptable forms of photo
identification. All documents will be in English or translated
by a certified court translator. Proof of citizenship or
immigration status is neither relevant or required.
- Need to know birthplace
of bride and groom.
- Need to know full names
and birthplaces of parents.
- If a social security
number has been issued to the applicants, we will need that information.
The issuance of a social security number to either applicant is not required
to obtain a Marriage License.
- If an applicant has been
divorced, we need to know the date of divorce decree. Applicants can not
apply for a marriage license until 6 months have passed since the marriage
ended.
- The Marriage License
is good for one year from the date of issuance and can be used in any
County in Nebraska.
- All marriage licenses
obtained in Nebraska are public record.
Certified
copy of a Buffalo County marriage license
To receive a Buffalo County certified marriage license, send a $5.00
money order and the following information:
- Name
of groom.
- Name
of bride (including maiden name)
- Date of marriage.
(Must be issued from Buffalo County)
Mail to:
Buffalo County Clerk
PO Box 1270
Kearney, NE 68848-1270
If you have any questions, contact us by:
Phone: (308) 236-1226
E-mail:
THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
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