Get your certified Nebraska Marriage Certificate

Yes, you can order a Nebraska marriage certificate online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. The online process allows you to submit your application, provide required information, and pay securely. Online orders are typically processed faster than mail-in requests. You will need to provide identifying information about both spouses and the date and location of the marriage.

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Nebraska. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a Nebraska marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

A certified copy of a Nebraska marriage certificate costs $16 from the Nebraska DHHS. Additional copies may be available at a reduced fee when ordered at the same time. Marriage certificate can also be obtained from the county where the marriage license was issued.

Yes. An authorized third party such as a spouse, parent, legal representative, or attorney may request a Nebraska marriage certificate on someone else’s behalf. You will typically need to provide a notarized affidavit or sworn statement confirming your relationship and purpose. A Power of Attorney (PoA) document is also accepted as proof of authorization.

Nebraska marriage records are generally considered public records. Certified copies can be obtained from the Nebraska DHHS or the county clerk where the marriage license was filed. Access to certified copies typically requires identification and proof of eligibility.

The amendment process can differ based on the changes needed. When a marriage certificate needs to be corrected, an addendum is created since the original record must remain unaltered.

An amendment application for a Nebraska marriage certificate must be signed in the presence of a notary public. Corrections within the first year need one piece of evidence, while those made after one year require two or more. Evidence must be original or certified copies and must have been established five years before the application or within seven years of the marriage date.

All submitted evidence must match what will appear on the marriage certificate. Corrections to the date and place of marriage require written authorization from the officiant.

The process and requirements for amending a marriage certificate require the following information:

1. A completed Amendment for Marriage Certificate Application, signed in front of a notary public.
2. Supporting documentation: review the requirements above.
3. Appropriate fee(s): The amendment processing fee is $16.00.
4. The documentary evidence, application, and fees should be mailed to: Vital Records Office, P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065

The Center for Health Statistics issues apostilles for marriage records initially filed with the DHHS – Office of Vital Records. To obtain an Apostille for Nebraska marriage records, you can go through the Center for Health Statistics or use Vital Records Online (VRO). VRO offers reliable apostille services in all 50 states and is legally recognized by governments and organizations in over 100 countries.

Online Option:

You may submit your request and payment for Apostilles or Authentications online through the (https://business.nebraska.gov). Payment can be made with a credit or debit card when you submit the request online. You must submit the documents to be authenticated either by mail or in person when you pay online.

Mail-in and Walk-in Option:

You may submit a printed Certification Request Form with payment by check or money order when submitting documents by mail or in person. Please make all checks payable to the Nebraska Secretary of State.

You will need to provide the following information:

1. A letter indicating which country the document will be submitted to, a contact phone number, and an address for delivery of the apostille
2. A certified marriage record
3. Pay a fee of $10.00 per apostilled document.

You can submit requests for marriage record apostilles to the Center for Health Statistics at the following addresses:

For express shipping (UPS, DHL, or Federal Express), submit the request to the physical address:

For standard mail, use the following address

,If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the Nebraska DHHS – Office of Vital Records.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the Nebraska DHHS – Office of Vital Records at:
      Department of Health and Human Services,
      Office of Vital Records,
      PO Box 95065,
      Lincoln, NE 68509-5065
      
   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. Nebraska DHHS – Office of Vital Records will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.