Marriage Licenses
Requirements for a marriage license
- Both applicants must be at least 17 years of age. In the State of Nebraska you can not get married if you are under 17.
- Parental consent is required for applicants who are under the age 19. Minor Marriage Consent
- Both applicants must supply a form of photo identification (Example: Drivers license or passport).
- Both applicants need to be present.
- Will need to know the birthplace of both applicants.
- Will need to know both parents full names, mother’s maiden name, and birthplaces.
- Social security number for both applicants shall be given, but if the applicant(s) does not have a social security number such applicant(s) may execute a waiver form.
- If either applicant has a previous marriage, you will need to know the date the marriage ended. (Date of divorce decree or date of death.)
- There are no blood tests required in the State of Nebraska.
- Marriage licenses are good for one (1) year from the date of issuance.
- The applicants may apply for their marriage license in any county in Nebraska and use it to be married in any County in Nebraska.
- The fee to receive a marriage license is $25.00.
Box Butte County Court no longer performs weddings. Please be advised that applicants are responsible for making their own ceremony arrangements.
You may make application for a Marriage License at the County Clerk’s office, Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m or Friday 7:45 a.m. to noon.
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/Year of marriage
(You must have received your marriage license in the County for us to send you a certified copy.)
Please mail to:
Box Butte County Clerk
PO Box 678
Alliance, NE 69301
Reorder Fees
The fee for a marriage license is $25.00.
A Certified Copy of a Marriage Record is $9.00.