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Find the right office in Kearney County. Court cases, deeds and parcels, sheriff and jail records, vital records and county filings, each linked to the office that keeps them.
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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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Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Nebraska Secretary of State.
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Search property and claim status by individual name or business through the state treasurer.
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County profile
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Kearney County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Kearney County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Kearney County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Kearney County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Minden Police Department. Each agency has jurisdiction within its respective area, with the Sheriff's Office covering the broader county and unincorporated regions.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Kearney County Sheriff's Office, located at Kearney County Law Enforcement Center in Minden, provides primary law enforcement services for unincorporated areas and supports municipal police departments. Kearney County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Kearney County are maintained by Kearney County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following procedures outlined under the Nebraska Public Records Law.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current inmates.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Kearney County are taken and retained by Kearney County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. While some mugshots may be available online through third-party websites, the most reliable source is directly through the Sheriff's Office or associated court records.
Property tax records are maintained separately by Kearney County Assessor's Office (308-832-1666) at the courthouse, which provides property valuations, ownership information, and assessment data. Vital records for Kearney County are managed through a dual system involving both county and state offices. Birth and death certificates occurring in Kearney County can be requested from Kearney County Clerk's Office at 424 North Colorado Avenue, Minden, NE 68959 (308-832-2723), though the office maintains limited historical records. Kearney County Register of Deeds, located at 424 North Colorado Avenue in Minden (308-832-2725), maintains all land records including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, rights-of-way, and plat maps. For full vital records access, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Vital Records Section in Lincoln (PO Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065, phone 402-471-2871) is the official state repository for all Nebraska vital records.
Abandoned mine records
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
The old survey maps record 7 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.
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
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 10 investigations in Kearney County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $8,463 in back wages agreed for 9 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.
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 Refrigeration, Htg, AC & Plbg, Inc. | Minden | 1 | $8,463 | 9 |
| Bethany Home Inc. | Minden | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| 5th Street Food Pride | Minden | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Kat's Korner Market | Axtell | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Kearney County Health Services LTC | Minden | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Big John;s Ford, Inc. | Minden | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Mason's Market, Inc. | Minden | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Pioneer Village Foundation | Minden | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Innovative Pharmacists, Inc. | Minden | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Kearney 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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Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Kearney County Sheriff or a city police department in Kearney County. Ask that agency for its record.
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.
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.
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.
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Kearney County are kept by the Kearney County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.
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.
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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