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Burt County, Nebraska Public Records

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Nebraska Federal Cases

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska handles bankruptcy cases filed in Nebraska. Its dockets, claims and case documents are searched through PACER.

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The Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division issues assessment rules, valuation guides and protest forms and oversees the homestead exemption. Parcel records are kept by each county assessor.

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Burt County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Tekamah
Population
6,722
Area
497 sq mi
Founded
1854
Cities and towns
5

Burt County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Burt County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Burt County, particularly in unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Burt County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Burt County, including the Tekamah Police Department, Lyons Police Department, and Oakland Police Department. These agencies are responsible for law enforcement within their respective city limits and often collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major investigations and emergencies.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement services in Burt County are primarily provided by Burt County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 111 North 13th Street in Tekamah, Nebraska 68061. Inmates can be located by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours; Burt County does not currently maintain a full online inmate roster, though basic booking information may be available by phone request.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Burt County are maintained by Burt County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Nebraska Public Records Law.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Burt County are taken and retained by Burt County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Burt County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Burt County

Holes drawn on the old survey maps
2
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
sand pit
Maps surveyed
1966

Is an old working under a property here?

The old survey maps record 2 holes inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Nebraska has no abandoned mine program.

Monona County Tekamah Decatur Oakland Lyons Craig Sand Pit Sand Pit N 10 miles
Burt County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Nebraska mine map and abandoned mine records

Nebraska abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

Labor Department file

Wage and hour cases in Burt County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 20 investigations in Burt County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $70,713 in back wages agreed for 43 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.

Investigations closed
20
Back wages agreed
$70,713
Workers due back wages
43
Civil money penalties
$990
Employers on the record
15
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Maxwell Agri Service, LLCTekamah1$59,01428
Heartland Classics, LLCLyons1$6,8856
Lyons Mini MartLyons1$1,4293
Decatur Express, Inc.Decatur1$1,3241
Northridge Country Club, Inc.Tekamah1$1,0151
Oaklland Golf Club, Inc.Oakland1$8373
Herbolsheimer Stores, Inc.Lyons2$00
Herbolshiemer Stores, Inc.Lyons2$00
JTJ Enterprises, Inc.Oakland1$00
SB Auto of Tekamah, LLCTekamah1$00
KAW, Inc.Oakland1$00
Braniff Service SinclairTekamah1$00
Oakland HeightsOakland1$00
Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club & Kennel, Inc.Tekamah1$00
Corner DrugOakland1$00

Every employer on the Burt County record, by back wages agreed; 3 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Nebraska wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Burt County, Nebraska?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Burt County Sheriff or a city police department in Burt County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Burt County, Nebraska?

The Nebraska criminal history record comes from the Nebraska State Patrol, Criminal Identification Division (Central Repository). Name based report (RAP sheet) on any person, online, or in person at any Nebraska State Patrol Troop Area office with the Criminal History Record Request form; fingerprint based national checks cost more. Fee: $45.00.

How can I look up sex offenders in Burt County, Nebraska?

Search the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry (Nebraska State Patrol), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Burt County, Nebraska?

Register with the County Clerk or Election Commissioner or through the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division. You can also register online with the state online registration. Mail registrations must be postmarked by the third Friday before an election; in person registration at the County Clerk or Election Commissioner's office is open until 6 p.m. on the second Friday before an election.

How do I look up property records in Burt County, Nebraska?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Burt County are kept by the Burt County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Burt County, Nebraska?

Certified birth and death certificates for Nebraska come from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records. Online through the DHHS Vital Records ordering site, by mail with a check or money order made out to Vital Records to P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5065, or in person at 301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln. Fee: $17.00 per copy of a birth certificate and $16.00 per copy of a death certificate.

How do I find business license records in Burt County, Nebraska?

Business entity filings are searched with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Any Nebraska city or village may impose an occupation tax, a privilege or license tax on an occupation or business within its boundaries.

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