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Crawford, Nebraska Public Records

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Nebraska Death Records

Online resource for finding free death records from the Nebraska State Dept. of Health and Human Services.

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Crawford Police Department

The Crawford Police Department is a dedicated public safety agency that serves the residents of Crawford, Dawes County, Nebraska .

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Dawes County Sheriff's Office

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Crawford at a glance

County
Dawes County
County seat
Chadron
Population
962
Dawes County population
8,843
Local records
Dawes County offices
ZIP codes
69339

About Crawford public records

As of the 2020 census, Crawford had a population of 840. It was incorporated in 1886 and was named for the late Captain Emmet Crawford, who had been stationed.

The Dawes County Sheriff's Office, which serves Crawford, is located at 451 Main Street and reachable at (308) 432-0113. Crawford voters receive election services through the Dawes County Clerk/Election Commissioner (phone: 308-432-0100). Voters must provide their Nebraska driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Municipal elections for mayor and city council positions typically occur in odd-numbered years Residents can find candidate lists, sample ballots, and local ballot measures through the Dawes County Election Office or the City Clerk at Crawford City Hall (540 2nd Street, 308-665-1424).

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How do I register to vote in Crawford, Nebraska?

To register to vote in Crawford, Nebraska, residents can register online through the Nebraska Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Dawes County elections office. Nebraska requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Nebraska Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Crawford, contact the Dawes County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Crawford, Nebraska?

Property records for Crawford, Nebraska are maintained by the Dawes County Assessor's Office and the Dawes County Register of Deeds. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Dawes County, including parcels in Crawford. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Dawes County Register of Deeds maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Nebraska counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Dawes County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

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

Birth, death, and marriage records for Crawford, Nebraska residents are available through both county and state offices. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records, located in Lincoln, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Nebraska. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Dawes County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Dawes County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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