County Clerk

COUNTY CLERK DUTIES:

The County Clerk’s duties include recording all proceedings of the County Board and attending all its meetings. They must also attend all meetings of the County Board of Equalization as provided in section 77-1501. The Clerk must countersign all warrants issued by the Board which have been signed by the chairman. Special duties, as required by law may also be necessary. The Clerk must keep a record of all official bonds. The Clerk must also report to the Secretary of State the names of all county officials, their signatures and their seals of office before February 1 every year. The County Clerk may also appoint a deputy for whose acts the clerk will be responsible. The county treasurer, sheriff, register of deeds, or surveyor may not be appointed as deputies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Unclaimed Property – Patrons may access the state website at treasurer.nebraska.gov and complete a request electronically. Or they may contact the office at 402 471 8497 or 877 572 9688. Patrons will most likely need to provide identifying data to determine if they have unclaimed property to claim.

Birth and death records are no longer filed at the County level. Records available at DHHS Vital Records.

The County Clerk Office does NOT handle Motor Vehicle Titles, they may be obtained through the County Auto Registration Office.

Military Discharges

In order to record a military discharge, you must obtain a Form DD 214. The County Clerk will be able record this form once brought into the County Clerk’s office.