Marriage licenses in Nebraska are handled locally, and the details that matter — the fee, the wait, how long the license lasts — are set by state law. This page collects the statewide rules from Nebraska’s own official sources, then links every county guide we have verified so far.
The statewide rules
- Who issues the license: County Clerk (Neb. Rev. Stat. 42-104)
- License fee (statewide): 25
- Waiting period: None
- License validity: License must be used within 1 year from the date of issuance (Neb. Rev. Stat. 42-104)
- Witnesses: 2 witnesses (Neb. Rev. Stat. 42-109)
- Minimum age: 19 (Nebraska’s age of majority); 17-18 with a notarized consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian; no one under 17 may marry (Neb. Rev. Stat. 42-105)
- Residency / where to apply: No residency requirement; apply at any county clerk’s office
- Who can officiate: Per Neb. Rev. Stat. 42-108: judges (including retired judges), clerk magistrates, and every preacher of the gospel/ordained clergy authorized by the usages of their church
- Courthouse ceremonies: County clerks issue licenses but do not officiate; judges may perform ceremonies
Nebraska counties in this directory
We have published 5 verified county guides for Nebraska so far. License fees on the verified county pages currently run from $50 to $50. 0 of them publish a separate ceremony fee. Browse them all: Browse all Nebraska county guides — and use the search on the homepage to jump straight to your county.
Source for the statewide rules: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=42-104 (checked 2026-11-09). County figures are checked separately against each county’s own official page and carry their own verified dates. Always confirm with your county clerk before you go — this is not a government site.