Marriage Licenses

Requirements for a marriage license to be issued in Colfax County

  1. Both applicants must be at least 17 years of age. In the State of Nebraska you can not marry if you are under 17.
  2. Parental consent is required for applicants who are under age 19. The parental consent forms are available at the County Clerk’s office.
  3. Both applicants must supply a form of photo identification (Example: Drivers license or passport).
  4. Provide the name and birthplace of both the bride and groom.
  5. Provide both parents’ full names, the mother’s maiden name, and birthplaces.
  6. Social security number for both bride and groom shall be given, but if the applicant(s) does not have a social security number, such applicant(s) may execute a waiver form.
  7. There are no blood tests required in the State of Nebraska.
  8. Marriage licenses are good for one (1) year from the date of issuance. Therefore, they have to be married within that year or they need to apply again.
  9. The applicants may apply for their marriage license in any county in Nebraska and use it to be married in any County in Nebraska.
  10. The fee to receive a marriage license is $25.00.

You may make application for a Marriage License at the County Clerk’s office, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To receive a certified marriage license you will need to send the following information and a $9.00 check or money order:

  • Name of Applicant #1
  • Name of Applicant #2
  • Month, day, and year of marriage

(You must have received your marriage license in the County for us to send you a certified copy.)

Please mail to:

Colfax County Clerk
411 East 11th Street
Schuyler, NE 68661

Fees

Vital Records – Marriage Certificate

The fee for a marriage license is $25.00.

A Certified Copy of a Marriage Record is $9.00.

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