Buffalo County: 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.

Marriage License Application

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.

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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

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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

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