Counties provide a variety of services to the general public.
Records & Administration
Counties play an important role in managing records to ensure transparency, accountability, and the preservation of the community's history and identity. Records management and administration involve organizing, storing, and maintaining important documents and information for the county. These records help keep track of everything from property ownership to vital statistics, ensuring transparency and accountability in local government. Counties maintain records related to property deeds, marriage licenses, and other vital documents.
In many Nebraska counties, the county clerk oversees records management and administration. They ensure that records are accurately maintained, organized, and accessible to the public as required by law. They are also responsible for issuing various licenses and permits, such as marriage licenses, and the retention of other important county documents, such as budgets and board meeting minutes. Some counties may have an elected register of deeds who oversees the day-to-day operations of land records management, including record storage, retrieval, and disposal.
