Nebraska Divorce Records

To begin, add a divorce record or view a list of locations and resources for Nebraska divorce records.

Divorce records from Nebraska, much like those from around the country, are equally as important as other vital records like marriage and death records-both to legal processes and to genealogists. Retrieving copies of divorce records in many states is often harder than finding other public documents.

However, this isn't the case in Nebraska. Marriage records are maintained by the same Vital Records Office that handles other important documents in Nebraska, and they have been since 1909.

In many cases, getting the Nebraska divorce records you need is easier than you might think. When most people think about getting public records, they imagine either waiting in line, or sending off a written request, hoping for a response within the month. But today, more and more researchers are turning to the internet and public records searches to help them get the records they need.

To receive a divorce record fill out the Nebraska Divorce Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Nebraska divorce certificates are available from the year 1909 to the present. When you apply you may need to prove relationship or legal eligibility to receive your request. There is a fee of $11.00, which may be paid with either personal check or money order. You will need to provide identifying information to find the correct paperwork, and your own photo ID. For more information visit: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services