Clerk

Records are available to search in person during normal busness hours. Staff is unable to do searches for you. However there are many good abstractors out there to assist you.

All deeds must be accompanied by a Real Estate Transfer Statement-Form 521.

Deeds transferring property into a trust will need a Certification of Exempt Status of Deed to Trustee

Documents are typically photocopied on Friday and are returned to the sender, unless otherwise instructed.

Document Requirements

• Documents must have a 3 inch top margin on the 1st page for our recording information. Below the 3 inch margin, every instrument shall have the return address and the title of the instrument. (An extra $6.00 fee will be charged per document that does not meet this statute)
• Printed forms intended for recordation purpose shall have a 1 inch margin on all other sides.
• All instruments submitted shall be submitted in black 8 point font or larger on standard white letter or legal size paper not less than 20 pound weight.
• The name of each party to the instrument shall be typed, printed or stamped beneath the original signature.
• Signatures must be in black or blue ink.
• A stamp can not cover or interfere with any part of the instrument.

Fees

• $10.00 for the first page and $6.00 for each additional page recorded.
• $2.25 per $1,000 of sale price for Documentary Stamp Tax.  (Certain deeds are exempt, check the Documentary Stamp Tax Table and Exemption List for details.)
• $  .50  per page of documents copied and picked up in person
• $1.00  per page of documents copied and mailed.
• $1.00 per page + a $1.00 fax/email fee for documents faxed or emailed
• $1.50 per page of documents certified 

There are several types of documents recorded in the Clerk's Office. If you are looking for information not listed above please give us a call.

Marriage License Information

To obtain a marriage license, please apply in person and be sure to bring your current government issued photo identification or birth certificate along with the $25 fee in cash or check.

The information needs to matched the birth certificate not generally. If it doesn't match the birth certificate it could cause them problems down the road in getting Passports for example.

You will need to fill out the marriage worksheet either by clicking the link below or bringing the following infomation for each party with you. The information generally matches your birth certificate.

CLICK HERE.

• Full names 
• Place of birth
• Social security number
• Parents full name (including maiden name)
• Parents place of birth
• If previously married you will need when, where and how the marriage ended 
• If 17 or 18 years of age, you need to have signed parental consent form to get married in the State of Nebraska.
• Must be 19 to get married without consent.

To obtain a certified copy of a marriage license issued in Kimball County you will need the parties names including maiden names and the date of marriage along with $9 in cash or check

Birth & Death Certificates

Birth & Death Certificates are only filed at the state level. The Office of Vital Records preserves birth, death, marriage and divorce records which occur in Nebraska. The records maintained by this office are issued as legal certified copies and are printed on multi-colored security paper with a digitally enhanced state seal. Certified certificates are used for providing proof of self and in obtaining records such as a driver's license, Social Security cards, passports, registering for school, sporting activities, transfer of property and for collecting retirement benefits or life insurance.

Nebraska Vital Records

P.O. Box 95065

Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5065

CLICK HERE  for Nebraska Vital Records.

Liquor, Tobacco & Bingo Licenses

Application for Special Designated Liquor License 

One day license for nonprofit type organizations who are tax exempt by the IRS, or a retail licensee who wishes to hold an event off his/her licensed premises. The License fee is $40 made payable to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Each application must have local approval, pay a $25.00 fee and a have signed statement from the County Sheriff. A non-profit organization must also include IRS information.

Tobacco License

Applications for Tobacco Licenses require businesses to have their exact location, proof of identity, and a fee of $10.00 to the County Clerk.

Application for Bingo License

A Bingo License is applied for and issued through the County Clerk’s office. It expires September 30th of each year. The cost is $10.00.