Marriage License Information
Click here to download a PDF index of Marriage Licenses recorded in Hamilton County
Click here to download a PDF example of the marriage license worksheet
Requirements for a marriage license issued by Hamilton County
- Both applicants must be at least 17 years of age. You cannot marry in Nebraska if you are under 17.
- Parental consent required for applicants who are 17 or 18 years of age. The parental consent forms are available at the County Clerk's office.
- One form of photo identification is required -i.e. Drivers license or Passport.
- Need to know birthplace of bride and groom.
- Need full names and birthplaces of both parents.
- The bride and groom must provide their Social Security Numbers, if they have one.
- Applicants who do not have a Social Security Number must complete a form provided by the Clerk asserting they do not have a Social Security Number.
- If the applicant had a previous marriage, we will need to know the date the marriage ended. (Date of divorce decree or date of death)
- No blood test is required.
- Licenses are good for one year from date of issuance. Therefore, they have to be married within that year or they need to apply again.
- A couple may apply for their license in any county in Nebraska and use it to be married in any other Nebraska county.
No marriage licenses are issued after 4:30 p.m. To receive a Hamilton County certified marriage license, send a $5.00 check or money order and the following information:
- Name of groom.
- Name of bride (including maiden name)
- Month /day/year of marriage.
- (Must have been issued in Hamilton County for us to send a copy)
Mail to:
- Hamilton County Clerk
- 1111 13th St. Suite 1
- Aurora, NE 68818
- Phone: (402) 694-3443
- Email: soscou28@nol.org
Fees
Marriage license: $15.00
Certified copy: $5.00