Where Lexington's records are kept. Court and property records for Lexington sit with Dawson County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Nebraska.
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Lexington relies on Dawson 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
What we hold on Lexington, and who keeps its records.
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Lexington at a glance
County
Dawson County
County seat
Lexington
Population
10,348
Dawson County population
24,111
Local records
Dawson County offices
ZIP codes
68850
About Lexington public records
Lexington, a place of 10,348 people, is the seat of Dawson County, so most county offices are in Lexington itself. The town keeps its own council and business records. Each Dawson County office is listed on our Dawson County page.
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Other places in Dawson County. A town page lists that town's own offices where it has them; Dawson County records are on the county page.