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The Fee for a Marriage
License is $15.00. Applicants may prepay for a certified copy for
an additional $5.00. The certified copy is required for the Bride to
change her name on her driver's license and for social security records
to be changed.
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One form of identification
is required-such as a photo ID, driver’s license or passport.
- Photo ID
A photo ID or driver's license including CDL's,
learners permits and provisional operators license which contains
the name and date of birth along with recognizable photograph. This
will work as long as the license is not mutilated or altered and
that signatures match.
- Passports
A U.S. passport, which contains your name, date of birth and
recognizable photograph.
A foreign passport containing name, date of birth,
recognizable photograph.
Note: Statute 42-104 states "Each party shall present satisfactory
documentary proof and shall swear or affirm to the application giving:
(1) Full name of each applicant and residents: and (2) the place, date
and year of birth of each." It is customary in this office to require a photo ID as
"satisfactory documentary proof" of identity. Driver's
licenses, state id's, & passports. A
birth certificate by itself cannot positively establish identity.
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Social security numbers of
Bride and Groom, if no Social Security
number then must sign affidavit in
front of county clerk or deputy county clerk.
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Applicants must supply the
names of their parents (including mother's maiden name), and their
parent's birthplace (City and State or foreign country).
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If either Applicant is not
of legal age (19), a notarized consent form must be signed by the
Applicant's father, mother, legal guardian or custodian, giving consent
to the marriage of the minor. If the individual giving consent is a
legal guardian or custodian, appropriate paperwork must be presented
showing this relationship to the Minor. If either applicant is
under 17 years of age, a license cannot be issued in the State of
Nebraska.
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The Marriage License is
good for one year from the date of issuance anywhere in Nebraska. Your
Marriage license must be obtained in the State in which you will be
married. However, a license issued in one county in Nebraska can be used
in any county in Nebraska.
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There is no waiting
period.
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To be married by the
County Court Magistrate you may call the County Court (402-563-4905) to
schedule an appointment.
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All Marriage Licenses
obtained in Nebraska are public record.
MARRIAGE
LICENSE APPLICATION WORKSHEET
Click here
to download Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF Program FREE.
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The above link will allow
you to download a copy of the marriage license application worksheet.
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The application must be
filled out completely and submitted in person to the Platte County
Clerk's Office at:
2610 14th Street, Columbus, Nebraska 68601
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Frequently
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