Must an officiant be a resident of or certified in Nebraska?

No. Nebraska certification or residence is not needed as long as the officiant is authorized to perform marriage ceremonies as outlined in Nebraska Revise Statute Section 42-108 which states, "Every judge, retired judge, or clerk magistrate, and every preacher of the gospel authorized by the usages of the church to which he or she belongs to solemnize marriages, may perform the marriage ceremony in this State."

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1. Are common law marriages recognized?
2. Are same-sex marriages recognized?
3. How closely related may the parties be?
4. Should a Nebraska license be issued if the couple is planning to get married in another state or country?
5. If a couple was married in another state or country, do they need to get a marriage license in Nebraska?
6. Should a license be issued if the couple is renewing wedding vows?
7. How soon can parties remarry after a divorce or annulment?
8. Is there a waiting period to remarry following the death of a spouse?
9. If a foreign birth certificate is presented as proof of age and the parties claim to be of age, must that document be accepted?
10. Must social security numbers be included on the application?
11. Must an officiant be a resident of or certified in Nebraska?
12. What do we do if we want to be married by a judge?
13. Are blood tests required for female applicants?