How to Search Lancaster County Records (Start Here)
Lancaster County, Nebraska — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Criminal & Traffic
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Lancaster County Attorney's Office access to criminal and traffic court case records. Requires registration.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Lancaster County Assessor & Register of Deeds recorded document search.
Warrants
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Lancaster County Sheriff and City of Lincoln Police Department list of outstanding warrants.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessor
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Lancaster County Assessor property record search.
Property | GIS
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Interactive GIS property search for the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
Property | Tax Delinquencies
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Lancaster County Treasurer list of tax delinquencies.
Property | Treasurer
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Lancaster County Treasurer property and tax record search, online tax payments.
Railroad Crossings
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GIS interactive map of railroad crossings in Lancaster County.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Marriage Licenses
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Lancaster County Clerk's Office marriage license database.
Business, Voter & Other
Cities & Villages
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Access City of Lincoln and other Lancaster County city and village websites and public records.
Forms & Permits
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Downloadable Lancaster County forms, applications, and permits.
Lancaster County
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Official website and department directory for Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Weed Inspections
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Lancaster County weed inspection reports online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lancaster County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Lancaster County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Lancaster County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Lancaster County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Lancaster County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Lancaster County records available online? ▼
Online access in Lancaster County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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