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Knox 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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Knox County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Center
Population
8,391
Area
1,139 sq mi
Founded
1857
Cities and towns
8

Knox County offices and records

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

Police Departments. In addition to Knox County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Knox County. The agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional law enforcement initiatives, making sure of full coverage across Knox County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Knox County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Knox County, Nebraska. Inmates housed at Knox County Jail can be located by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours; Knox County does not currently maintain a publicly accessible online inmate roster, so inquiries must be made by phone. Arrest records in Knox County are public records under Nebraska Revised Statute 84-712 et seq, the Nebraska Public Records Act, which establishes the right of citizens to inspect and copy public records with limited exceptions.

Arrest Records. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Knox County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Knox County

Producing when recorded
2
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
64
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, clay pit, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1954 to 1978

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 2 mine sites inside the county: 2 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 64 holes drawn 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.

Creighton Lindy Bloomfield Niobrara Crofton Santee Verdigre Wausa Bazile Mills N 10 miles
Knox 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
Named workings recorded in Knox County (2 shown, 64 unnamed on the map)

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.

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

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

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Knox County are kept by the Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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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