Divorce records in Buffalo County, Nebraska, can be accessed through several channels. BuffaloCourt.us can help find publicly available divorce record information for cases filed in the county. You can also request records directly from the district court that issued the decree, the Buffalo County Clerk's office, or the Nebraska Office of Vital Records. Each office holds different types of divorce documentation, so where you start depends on what you need.
Buffalo County Divorce Records Search
Divorce records in Buffalo County are maintained by two primary offices. The Buffalo County District Court keeps the complete case files for divorces granted in the county, including the decree, property settlement agreements, custody orders, parenting plans, and all motions or orders filed during the proceedings. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, through its Office of Vital Records, maintains divorce certificates — shorter documents that verify a divorce occurred without the full case detail.
To search for divorce case information online, the Nebraska Judicial Branch offers the JUSTICE one-time case search, which covers civil cases filed in all 93 county and district courts statewide. You can search by party name to locate case numbers and basic filing information. For in-person requests or certified copies, contact the District Court Clerk's office:
Buffalo County District Court Clerk
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Buffalo County
In Nebraska, divorce cases (called "dissolution of marriage") are filed in and heard by the district court. Buffalo County falls within Nebraska's 10th Judicial District. After a judge signs the divorce decree, the original order and all related filings remain with the District Court Clerk's office in Kearney.
The state vital records office separately records a divorce certificate for statistical and verification purposes. Which office you contact depends on what you need:
- Full case file, decree, settlement agreement, or custody orders — Contact the Buffalo County District Court Clerk.
- Divorce certificate (verification that a divorce occurred) — Contact the Nebraska Office of Vital Records.
Buffalo County District Court Clerk
Nebraska Office of Vital Records
The Nebraska Judicial Branch also provides self-help divorce resources for Buffalo County residents, including a divorce clinic and downloadable family law forms.
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Buffalo County
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (Nebraska Vital Records) | $17.00 | 2–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copy of divorce certificate (same order) | $16.00 each | Included with initial order |
| Court record copy (per page, District Court Clerk) | $0.25 | Same day to several business days |
| Certified court document copy (District Court Clerk) | $1.00 per page plus certification fee | Same day to several business days |
| JUSTICE online case search (one-time search) | $0.00 (basic case information) | Immediate |