Douglas County exact answer
What prior-marriage documents are required in Douglas County?
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In Douglas County, applicants who were previously married must provide the date the previous marriage ended; the application also asks whether it ended by annulment, divorce, or death, and where. No requirement to present a decree or certificate is published.
Published rule and conditions
- Prior-marriage documents
- Applicants who were previously married must provide the date the previous marriage ended; the application also asks whether it ended by annulment, divorce, or death, and where. No requirement to present a decree or certificate is published.Applies in some cases
If previously married, the date of the previous marriage’s end is required.
Issuing office
Douglas County Clerk/Comptroller
Official sources for this answer
- Apply for Marriage LicenseDouglas County Clerk/Comptroller - checked July 30, 2026
Both applicants need to go to the Douglas County Clerk’s Office and bring valid IDs to obtain the license. The fee for a marriage license is $50.00, payable by cash or credit card (additional portal fee applies for credit card use). Applicants under 19 need a notarized consent form from a parent or legal guardian. If under 17, a license cannot be issued in Nebraska. The license is valid for one year from issuance anywhere in the state, and all marriage licenses are public records.
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