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Village of Shelton offices
The Village of Shelton lists its offices here, the clerk, the board and the departments that keep its records.
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As a small town, Shelton relies on Buffalo 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.
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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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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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Nebraska Vital Records
Request birth and death certificates, marriage records and divorce filings in Nebraska.
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Shelton Police Department
The Village of Shelton Police Department is led by Chief of Police Ryan Clark. Non-emergency phone 308-647-5110; the village office is at 219 C Street, Shelton. Dial 911 for emergencies.
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Buffalo County Sheriff's Office
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About public records in Shelton
What we hold on Shelton, and who keeps its records.
Local profile
Shelton at a glance
- County
- Buffalo County
- County seat
- Kearney
- Population
- 1,034
- Buffalo County population
- 50,084
- Local records
- Buffalo County offices
- ZIP codes
- 68876
About Shelton public records
Shelton in ZIP code 68876 keeps its own council and town business records. The Buffalo County offices are in Kearney, the county seat. See our Buffalo County page for every county office.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Shelton, Nebraska
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 3 investigations with a Shelton address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $3,323 in back wages agreed for 7 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
- 3
- Back wages agreed
- $3,323
- Workers due back wages
- 7
- Civil money penalties
- $1,550
- Employers on the record
- 3
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laseer Tec of Nebraska, Inc. | 1 | $3,323 | 7 |
| Mr. B's, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Cindy Moninger | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Shelton, by back wages agreed; 1 employer has 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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Shelton public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Shelton, 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 Shelton. 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 Shelton, 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 Shelton, Nebraska?
Deeds for property in Shelton are recorded by the county Register of Deeds, the county assessor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Buffalo County page lists those offices.
How do I request a Shelton police report?
Incident and crash reports for Shelton come from the Shelton 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 Shelton, Nebraska?
Businesses that operate in Shelton 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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