Divorce records in Lancaster County, Nebraska, are available through several channels. LancasterCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about divorce cases in this county. Additionally, records can be obtained directly from the District Court that issued the ruling through the Lancaster County Public Records Request Department, as well as at the Nebraska Office of Vital Records. The state's online judicial system tools also provide access to case information.
Lancaster Divorce Records Search
In Nebraska, divorce cases are handled by the District Court — the general jurisdiction court. For Lancaster County, divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of the District Court's office in the courthouse in Lincoln. These records include:
- Divorce decrees
- Settlement agreements
- Custody orders
- Related procedural documents filed during the case
The Vital Records Office at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) also keeps records of divorces in the form of certificates for all divorces processed in the state. This is a shorter document that confirms the fact of divorce but does not contain the full details of the court ruling.
Clerk of the District Court — Lancaster County
To search for case information online, use the JUSTICE — statewide court case search, which covers civil cases in all 93 counties of the state, including divorces.
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Lancaster
Divorces in Lancaster County are exclusively handled by the Lancaster County District Court. After a judge issues a ruling, the divorce decree remains in the case file at the District Court's office. This office is the primary source of the complete court file — with all documents, motions, and rulings.
In parallel, the state of Nebraska records each divorce through the Office of Vital Records. If you only need a short document confirming the fact of divorce (for example, for remarriage or changing documents), contact DHHS. If you need a full copy of the court ruling with details of property division or custody, contact the District Court's office.
District Court Office (for complete court file)
Record requests can be submitted through the county public records request page.
State Vital Records Office (for divorce certificate)
The office maintains divorce records starting from 1909. Certificates are issued only to individuals who are legally entitled to them according to state law.
Online Case Information Search
Basic information about a divorce case — dates, party names, status — can be checked through the Nebraska judicial system's electronic services. Full documents in electronic form are usually not available; to obtain copies, you need to contact the court office.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Lancaster
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate — Office of Vital Records | $17.00 | 2–6 weeks by mail |
| Search in Vital Records database (if record not found) | $17.00 (non-refundable) | 2–6 weeks |
| Copies of court documents — District Court (non-certified) | $0.25 per page | Typically 3–10 business days |
| Certified copy of court document — District Court | $1.00 per certification + copying cost | Typically 3–10 business days |