Searching Burt County: what to expect
Burt County keeps a modest online footprint — 3 of the 16 sources below are the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. Court lookups run through Nebraska's statewide system, which charges for full access; the free-versus-paid breakdown is on the Nebraska court records page. The county's own strong points: burt.gworks.com covers parcel and property-tax data, and burtcountyne.gov handles the election side. For vital records there's no county-level source online — the statewide routes on the Nebraska vital records page cover that piece.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Burt County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Nebraska state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Burt County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Burt County, Nebraska — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
6,727
Population
Census estimate
2,790
Households
Census estimate
$54,950
Median income
Annual household
$123,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Tekamah
County seat
In Nebraska
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
1 source
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Burt County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Burt County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Burt County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch Nebraska District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records |
| Criminal records | Burt County, NE Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Property Search Burt County |
| Vital records | Vital Records |
| Voter records | Voter Registration – Burt County |
| Professional licenses | NDO Search |
| Recorded documents | Burt County |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Burt County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Burt County Records
2026
Burt County official government portal active
The official Burt County government website at burtcounty.ne.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Burt County court records portal verified
State court system links for Burt County verified against the Nebraska judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Burt County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Burt County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Burt County property records online
Burt County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Burt County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Burt County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Burt County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Nebraska statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Nebraska state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Burt County Records
MYTH"Burt County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Burt County are held by the Nebraska state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Burt County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Burt County data."
FACTOnly the official Nebraska state repository has verified, current Burt County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Burt County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Burt County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- burtcounty.ne.gov — Official Burt County government website
- supremecourt.nebraska.gov — Court records — official source
- nebraskataxesonline.us — Property records — official source
- burtcountyne.gov — Voter records — official source
- nebraskadeedsonline.us — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Burt County & Nebraska Records
For records not specific to Burt County, use Nebraska's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Nebraska statewide record systems:
- Nebraska Court Records →
- Nebraska Criminal Records →
- Nebraska Property Records →
- Nebraska Vital Records →
- Nebraska Voter Records →
- Nebraska Wants & Warrants →
- Nebraska Licenses →
- Nebraska Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Nebraska statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Skip the directory — step-by-step Nebraska guides that use these databases:
About Burt County, Nebraska
Burt County is located in northeast Nebraska. The county seat is Tekamah (official site: http://www.burtcounty.ne.gov/).
- Population: 6,727
- Households: 2,790
- Median household income: $54,950
- Median home value: $123,100
- Below poverty line: 14.2%
- Land area: 491.6 sq mi
- Population density: 13.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Property Search
Official Free
Enter your search criteria in the fields on the right. Clicking the search button next to the row you want to search by will take you to the property record selection screen.
Burt County
Official Free
The public information contained herein is furnished as a public service by Burt County. The map, all associated data, and measurements are approximate and not to be used for any official purpose. All assessment information was collected for the purpose of developing the annual Property Tax.
Nebraska Deeds Online
Official Free
County Selection Screen · Either click on a county shaded blue on the map, or select one from the drop down box below
Boyd County Assessor
Official Free
Assessment and tax records covering Burt County are published through this system. If a link breaks, the office homepage at nebraskaassessorsonline.us carries the new path.
Burt County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch
Official Free
Court case information for Burt County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. Searching the official side is free.
Nebraska JUSTICE Case Search
Official Free
Nebraska Justice — Criminal Case Name Search. Official statewide criminal court case lookup.
NSP SWAT Arrests Lyons Man After Standoff | Nebraska State Patrol
Official Free
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested one person following a standoff in Lyons Saturday evening. At approximately 5:20 p.m. Saturday, NSP was informed that the Burt County Sheriff’s Office and Lyons Police Department were on the scene of an armed, barricaded subject at.
Voter Registration – Burt County
Official Free
You can register electronically via your computer or personal device using the link labeled Online Voter Registration above on this page. Note: you’ll need your Nebraska Driver’s License number in front of you for this.
Nonpartisan, Sample Ballot, Primary Election, May 12, 2026
Official Free
Voter registration and election information for Nebraska. Registration data is public under state law, though how much displays online varies. Absentee and mail-ballot tracking usually runs through the same portal.
NDO Search
Official Free
To locate records by name fill in either the Grantor, Grantee, or both. After the name(s) have been entered, click on the SUBMIT button to the right of the Grantor field. Whole names are not required because the search engine will return any records that contain the characters you entered ·.
Licensing - DHHS - Nebraska.gov
Official Free
Nebraska Rev. Stat. 48-239 provides medical and religious exemptions for some workers.
Burt County
Official Free
Official Website of Burt County in Nebraska. Your source for Information about Burt County Offices, Departments and Services. Cities and villages include: Tekamah, Lyons, Decatur, Oakland, and Craig · Have any questions or concerns? We are always ready to work with you and are available to.
Election Officials Contact Information | Nebraska Secretary of State
Official Free
Nebraska runs this system centrally, so Burt County records appear alongside the rest of the state. If a link breaks, the office homepage at sos.nebraska.gov carries the new path.
Burt County
Official Free
Official public records resource for Burt County, Nebraska. Records requests here follow the state's open-records act, with response deadlines that bind. Where the site is thin, a phone call to the listed office fills the gaps.
(1) Douglas County (Omaha) | Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Official Burt County, Nebraska government site.
burtcounty.ne.gov
Vital Records
Official Free
The Office of Vital Records preserves birth, death, marriage and divorce records which occur in Nebraska. The records maintained by this office are issued as legal certified copies and are printed on multi-colored security paper with a digitally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Burt County?
Burt County court cases are searchable through the Burt County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch portal: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/burt-county-court. Nebraska also operates a state-level case lookup through the JUSTICE (Nebraska Courts) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Nebraska?
Yes — in Nebraska, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Nebraska marriage records public?
Marriage records in Nebraska are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Nebraska?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Nebraska State Patrol that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Nebraska. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.