Marriage Licenses

• Marriage License Worksheet
• Minor Marriage Consent
• DHHS – Vital Records

Requirements for a marriage license

• Both applicants must be at least 17 years of age. In the State of Nebraska you cannot marry if you are under 17.
• Parental consent is required for applicants who are under the age of 19. The parental consent forms are available at the link listed below or the County Clerk’s Office.
• Both applicants must supply a form of photo identification (Example driver’s license or passport)
• Will need to know the birth place and social security numbers of both bride and groom.
• Will need to know both parents full names, mother’s maiden name, and birthplaces.
• Marriage licenses are good for one (1) year from date of issuance.
• Applicants may apply for their marriage license in any county in Nebraska and use it to be married in any County in Nebraska.

To be married by the County Court Magistrate you may call the County Court to schedule an appointment.

You may make application for a Marriage License at the County Clerk’s office, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To receive a certified marriage license you will need to send the following information and a $9.00 check or money order

• Name of Applicant #1
• Name of Applicant #2
• Month/Year of marriage

(You must have received your marriage license in the County for us to send you a certified copy.)

Please mail to:

Cedar County Courthouse
PO Box 47
Hartington, NE 68739

Fees

Vital Records – Marriage Certificate

The fee for a marriage license is $25.00.

A Certified Copy of a Marriage Record is $9.00.