How to Get Married in Nebraska

If you want to get married in Nebraska, you will be delighted to know that it’s really not that difficult at all. The state offers low fees for marriage licenses so if you want to get married in Nebraska, you can keep more money in your pocket for the honeymoon.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Marriage license
• Wedding planner

1. Look for a location for your wedding. There are several great wedding venues in the Cornhusker State.
2. Contact a wedding planner in the area you’d like to get married. This will not only save you time and energy, but will put you in touch with someone who will be able to answer many if not all of your questions about getting married in Nebraska.
3. Apply for a marriage license at a Nebraska county courthouse. You will need to present a photo ID, tax information, the names of your parents and their birthplaces, both your birth certificates and information on any past marriages of you or your partner.
4. Contact someone that can perform your wedding ceremony. In Nebraska, you could ask any ordained minister or judge to solemnize your wedding.
5. Enjoy the ceremony and honeymoon. There is no waiting period in the state of Nebraska after a marriage license application so you can get married right away if you like.
   

Tips & Warnings

• Residents and non-residents can apply for a marriage license in Nebraska. Either way, the cost is currently $15. Please pay in cash.
• The license is good for 1 year anywhere in the state of Nebraska.
• You will need 2 witnesses to make your marriage legal in the state of Nebraska.

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