1871 to 2006 Marriage License Indexing

The County Clerk's office has marriage licenses issued in Lancaster County from mid-June 1976 to the present. In addition to those records, the Clerk's Office has Marriage License Indexing from 1871 to 2006. 

The book and page numbers next to the names are reference numbers that can be used to contact the Historical Society or Vital Statistics Office. 

Marriage License Index

Index by Female

Index by Male

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Marriage Licenses from mid-June 1976 to Present

Marriage licenses issued in Lancaster County between mid-June 1976 and the present may be requested through the mail or by visiting the Lancaster County Clerk's Office at 555 South 10th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.  For additional information on obtaining a copy of a marriage license (certified copy or photocopy), visit the marriage license certified copy page.  For questions, call 402-441-7484. 

Marriage Licenses from 1909 to 1976

Marriage licenses issued as of 1909 may be requested from the Nebraska Health and Human Services Department located at 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska. For questions, call 402-471-2871.

Marriage Licenses prior to 1909

Marriage licenses issued prior to 1909 may be available at the Nebraska State Historical Society, 1500 R Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.  For questions, call 402-471-3270.