How to Search Nebraska Public Records

Nebraska's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 93 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.

  • Courts: The Nebraska Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court (12 districts), County Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
  • Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
  • Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
  • Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
  • Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
2,005,465
Households
803,100
Median Income
$71,722
Median Home Value
$205,600

Wants & Warrants Databases

15 official Nebraska wants & warrants sources.

Wants & Warrants

Police make arrests following Thursday standoff - City of Hastings, NE
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William Packer was arrested for outstanding warrants: Adams County - possession of a controlled substance , Hall County- distribution of a controlled substance and possession of money while violating drug laws and a Federal warrant for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession ...
Police make arrests following Thursday standoff - City of Hastings, NE
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William Packer was arrested for outstanding warrants: Adams County - possession of a controlled substance , Hall County- distribution of a controlled substance and possession of money while violating drug laws and a Federal warrant for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession ...
CLAY COUNTY (COUNTY) COURT WARRANTS BELDEN, RAYME M SPEEDING CARRILLO,DAMIAN M
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CLAY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT WARRANTS · LEWELLYN, BOBBY LEE · FAILURE TO PAY PURGE · JUDD, BOB L · FAILURE TO PAY PURGE · KELCH, JEFFERY A FAILURE TO PAY PURGE · MARTINEZ, JUAN M FTA /SEXUAL ASSAULT MINOR 1ST DEGREE · RIVERS, ROBERT R POSSESS FIREARM BY PROHIBITED PERSON ·
Dawson County
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Dawson County GIS Website · Forms · County YouTube · Commissioners · view all news · 12-05-2024 · https://countyelectionresults.nebraska.gov/ https://mid-americanbenefits.com/transparency-coverage · view all events · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST 700 N.
Arrest Warrants
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If you have information on the ... the Hall County Sheriff's Department at (308) 385-5200 . If you wish to send us a tip online, please send it using our Online Tip Form. *** PUBLIC NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS *** This ...
Hitchcock County Nebraska
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NACO's website address is nebraskacounties.org ... Our online forms and documents are in PDF format. If you do not have the latest Adobe's PDF reader installed, click on the Adobe PDF image below. ... We invite you to browse our web site to learn about our various County offices and the services Hitchcock County, Nebraska offers its citizens.
lincoln.ne.gov | Search our Site
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Visit our new · website  · City of Lincoln · Subscribe to City of Lincoln RSS feeds Watch LNKTV City on YouTube Follow City of Lincoln on Facebook Follow City of Lincoln on Twitter · lincoln.ne.gov navigation · lincoln.ne.gov meta navigation · lincoln.ne.gov featured sites navigation ...
Updated Warrant List – MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office pays membership dues to the Nebraska Sheriff’s Association (NSA) and the Western States Sheriff’s Association for certain employees.
Detention Center - Platte County Nebraska
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Individuals who have been placed under arrest are first transported to the Platte County Detention Facility, which is located at the 1125 E. 17th St, Columbus, Nebraska. Upon arrival, they must complete the following steps: Property intake · Medical screening · Fingerprinting · Photographing · Warrants check ·
Quick Links • Sheriff - Most Wanted
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Sarpy County 911 Twitter · Sarpy County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page · All Categories · About Sarpy County · Agricultural Information · Board of Equalization · Child Support Services Division · Child Support Services Division Resources - State Bar Association Brochures ·
Sarpy County Sheriff's Active Warrants Search
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This database contains possible active warrants that are held by the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office. The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office requests that no citizen take any individual action in this matter. Only law enforcement officers can arrest people for an active warrant.
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
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The Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office will be selling the following property at public auction to the highest bidder at the Scotts Bluff County Courthouse, Gering, Nebraska, on the 27th day of June, 2025 , at 10:00 o’clock, a.m.
Sheriff | Wayne County, NE
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Email the Wayne County Sheriff's Office · Physical Address 521 Lincoln Street Wayne, NE 68787 · Phone: (402) 375-1911 · Fax: (402) 375-4939 · Facebook · Hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Directory · Nebraska Department of Corrections Inmate Search ·
Corrections | Phelps County Sheriff's Department
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Phelps County Emergency Alert System · Sex Offender Registry · Sunshine Law Request Form · Useful Links · About · Employment · History · Mission · VirTra · Press Releases · Contact Us · Home · Corrections · ← Back · Current Inmates · HomeWAV · Inmate Handbook ·
Wanted Suspects - Omaha Crime Stoppers
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If you have any information about the location of these wanted suspects, you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 402-444- STOP (7867) , submit a Web Tip at www.p3tips.com We do NOT want your name or phone number!

Nebraska Counties

93 Nebraska counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nebraska's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.

Nebraska's court system is headed by the Nebraska Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court (12 districts), County Court. Many Nebraska courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.

The Nebraska Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.

The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.

Nebraska vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.

Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.

The Nebraska sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.

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