Nebraska Marriage Laws

Nebraska State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Identification Requirement: You need to show picture ID like a driving license or a valid passport. In addition, you should know your SSN (Social Security number)s and parent's names, and their birth places.

Residency Requirement: Not required to be resident of Nebraska.

If Previously Married: You have to show the previous divorce certificate or death certificate. You should at least wait for 6 months before remarriage.

Covenant Marriages: Not in Nebraska.

Wait Period in Nebraska: No wait period is there in Nebraska.

Marriage Fees Required in Nebraska: $15 and only cash is accepted in Nebraska.

Any Other Test Required: Blood test not required.

Proxy Marriages: Not allowed in Nebraska.

Cousin Marriage: Not allowed.

Common Law Marriage Option: No.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option: Not allowed.

Under 19 Marriages: A birth certificate and a signed notarized consent form must be required while getting married in Nebraska. In case of minor, these have to be signed by the parents or legal guardians allowing consent to the minor's marriage.

Officiants for Marriages in Nebraska: Appointed judges, justices, minister, clerk magistrates allowed performing marriages.

Witnesses For Marriage : 2 witnesses should present while performing a wedding ceremony. License validation period is of 1 year in Nebraska.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Nebraska county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.