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Dawes County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Dawes County, Nebraska. Serving a population of 8133 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Chadron • Land Area: 1396,437 sq mi • State: Nebraska (NE)
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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

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Physical Courthouse Address

Dawes County Courthouse / Recording Office, Chadron, NE 69337

Seat of government for Dawes County in Chadron, NE.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(402) 865-2195

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 31045 • Coordinates: 42.7130° N, -103.1354° W
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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Dawes County

  • ✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
  • ✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
  • ✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
  • ✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode
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Land Records & Real Property

Dawes County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-109 & § 76-901
First Page Base Fee
$10.00
Includes statutory county automation index surcharge
Each Additional Page
$6.00
Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page
Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps
$2.25 per $1,000 of value (Documentary Stamp Tax)
Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Nebraska:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.
Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.
Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.
Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.
Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Dawes County

License Fee $25.00
Waiting Period 0 Hours
  • ✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 365 days of issuance.
  • ✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Dawes County courthouse.
  • ✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.
State Policy: Issued by County Clerk. Valid for 1 year.
Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $17.00
Death Cert $16.00
Marriage Cert $16.00
  • • Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
  • • Filing Agency: Processed through Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records and the local Dawes County clerk counter.
Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.
Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Dawes County

Filing Fee: $100.00
1. Filing Authority

In Dawes County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Nebraska Secretary of State.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Nebraska.

3. State Rules & Notice

Trade name application filed with Secretary of State and published once in a legal newspaper.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Dawes County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Dawes County Clerk & Recorder office located?
The official Dawes County office is located at Dawes County Courthouse / Recording Office, Chadron, NE 69337. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (402) 865-2195.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Dawes County?
Under Nebraska statute (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-109 & § 76-901), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Dawes County costs $10.00 for the first page, plus $6.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: $2.25 per $1,000 of value (Documentary Stamp Tax).
How do I obtain a marriage license in Dawes County, NE?
Both applicants must appear in person before the Dawes County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $25.00. Nebraska requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance.
How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Dawes County?
In Dawes County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Nebraska Secretary of State with a standard statutory filing fee of $100.00. Trade name application filed with Secretary of State and published once in a legal newspaper.
How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Dawes County?
Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $17.00 and death certificates starting at $16.00) can be requested through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records or directly at the Dawes County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.