Loading
Buffalo County
  • Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Application for Appointment

    Buffalo County, Nebraska welcomes all Buffalo County residents to apply for an opportunity to serve our county government on The Buffalo County Board of Adjustments or Buffalo County Planning Commission. All applications will be reviewed, recommended and appointed by the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners. 

    To apply, please complete and submit an Application for Appointment, linked below, to:


    Application


    Buffalo County Zoning Administrator
    Buffalo County Zoning Office 
    1512 Central Ave, PO Box 1270 
    Kearney, Nebraska 68848

  • 2025 Delinquent Advertising List Available
    The 2025 Delinquent Tax List may be found on the Treasurer's webpage.
  • Request for Proposal

    Phone Support and Maintenance for Mitel Phone Systems for the Buffalo County Offices and City of Kearney/Buffalo County Law Enforcement Center in Kearney NE.

    More Information

    
Marriage License
Marriage License


Requirements for a marriage license issued by Buffalo County:


1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The fee for a marriage license is $25.00, CASH ONLY.  (See our ATM locations in the courthouse.)
4. 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.
5. Need to know birthplace for both applicants. 
6. Need to know full names and birthplaces of parents.
7. 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.
8. If there were any previous marriages we will need to know how they ended (divorce, annulment or death) and the date the divorce was final or the date of death. If there is a previous divorce, a new license will not be issued and you cannot remarry until at least six (6) months and one (1) day have passed from the date the Decree was signed by the judge and filed with District Court.
9. The Marriage License is good for one year from the date of issuance and can be used in any County in Nebraska.
10. All marriage licenses obtained in Nebraska are public record.


 
All marriage licenses obtained in Nebraska are public record.

For information about scheduling the Buffalo County Court Magistrate to conduct a marriage ceremony, contact Sharmin Gonzales at sharmin.gonzales@nejudicial.gov or 308-236-1229.

Wedding Rings

Certified copy of a Buffalo County marriage license

To Receive a Buffalo County certified marriage license either stop by the clerk’s office with $9.00 cash or send a $9.00 money order and the following information: 
  • Name of Applicant A/Groom
  • Name of Applicant B/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: clerk@buffalocounty.ne.gov

wedding

Changing name after the wedding

This is a personal decision. You may choose to keep your name but if you decide to change your name legally, you should do the paperwork as soon as possible after you're married (or after your honeymoon). Many entities will require you to present a certified copy of your marriage license as proof of legal status to make your name change. Photocopies and keepsakes are not recognized by most government offices as proof of marriage. The following is a list of what may need to be updated.
  • Social Security Card (require certified copy)
  • Bank, credit union, and investment accounts 
  • Vehicle title/registration
  • Driver's license (require certified copy)
  • Mortgage
  • Homeowner's insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Car insurance
  • Medical and dental records
  • Credit cards and files
  • Deeds and property titles
  • Passport
  • Voter registration card
  • IRS forms
  • Church records
  • Mail and newspaper subscriptions
  • Employer/payroll
  • Post office
  • Your attorney (to update legal documents, will)
  • Military records
  • Utilities/Subscriptions
Return to top


THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.