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Laurel city government
The City of Laurel publishes its city office contacts, its council and the meetings it holds.
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As a small town, Laurel relies on Cedar County for its court cases, deeds and other public records. The cards below are the county and state offices that keep them. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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State records
Nebraska Secretary of State Corporate and Business Search
Secretary of State business search for the status of corporations and other entities, trade names, trademarks and service marks registered in the state, with good standing certificates. Business services: 402-471-4079.
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Vital records
Nebraska Death Records
Nebraska death certificates from the Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records office in Lincoln, ordered by mail or in person for a fee.
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County court
Nebraska Federal Cases
The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska handles federal civil and criminal cases statewide, with case files found through PACER. Nebraska state court cases are held by the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
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Property records
Nebraska Property Records
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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Nebraska Unclaimed Property Division
State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property Division: search unclaimed bank accounts, wages, insurance benefits, deposits and safe deposit box contents by name, file and track claims, and report property as a holder.
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Police & jail
Laurel Police Department
The City of Laurel lists the Laurel Police Department on its site; the city office at 302 E. 2nd Street, Laurel, answers at (402) 256-3112.
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Police & jail
Cedar County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff, Surveyor, Treasurer, Treasurer's Office, Boating Registration, Drivers Licenses, FAQ, Titles and Registration, Unclaimed Property ·.
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About public records in Laurel
What we hold on Laurel, and who keeps its records.
Local profile
Laurel at a glance
- County
- Cedar County
- County seat
- Hartington
- Population
- 972
- Cedar County population
- 8,380
- Local records
- Cedar County offices
- ZIP codes
- 68745
About Laurel public records
Laurel, a place of 972 people, keeps its own council and town business records. Hartington, the county seat, is where the county offices are. See our Cedar County page for every county office.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Laurel, Nebraska
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 6 investigations with a Laurel address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $286 in back wages agreed for 3 workers. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.
- Investigations closed
- 6
- Back wages agreed
- $286
- Workers due back wages
- 3
- Civil money penalties
- $17,040
- Employers on the record
- 6
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Pizza Inc. | 1 | $286 | 3 |
| Patefield Enterprises, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Gary's Food Town, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| City of Laurel | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Erwin TRUCKING, CO | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Giant A & M, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Laurel, 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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Laurel public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Laurel, Nebraska?
Voter registration in Nebraska is run by the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division, and the County Clerk or Election Commissioner keeps the roll for Laurel. You can register online, by mail or in person. 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 get a birth or death certificate in Laurel, Nebraska?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Nebraska come from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records. The fee is $17.00 per copy of a birth certificate and $16.00 per copy of a death certificate.
How do I look up property records in Laurel, Nebraska?
Deeds for property in Laurel are recorded by the county Register of Deeds, the county assessor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Cedar County page lists those offices.
How do I request a Laurel police report?
Incident and crash reports for Laurel come from the Laurel Police Department, the office linked above. Ask its records staff for a copy and give the date, the location and the report or case number if you have it.
How do I find business license records in Laurel, Nebraska?
Businesses that operate in Laurel register with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division, which runs the state business entity search. Any Nebraska city or village may impose an occupation tax, a privilege or license tax on an occupation or business within its boundaries.
How do I run a Nebraska criminal background check?
Nebraska criminal history checks are run by the Nebraska State Patrol, Criminal Identification Division (Central Repository). The fee is $45.00. 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.
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