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City of Tekamah council
The City of Tekamah publishes its council information, its meetings and the notices the city posts for residents.
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As a small town, Tekamah relies on Burt 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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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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Nebraska Vital Records
Request birth and death certificates, marriage records and divorce filings in Nebraska.
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Police & jail
Tekamah Police Department
The Tekamah Police Department at 1318 L Street, Tekamah, office phone (402) 374-1500, is the City of Tekamah's police force, with a chief and three officers.
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Burt County Sheriff's Office
The Burt County Sheriff's Office at 111 North 13th Street, Suite 1, Tekamah, phone (402) 374-2900, patrols the county, runs the county jail, registers sex offenders and does title inspections.
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Burt County
Clerk, County Court, District Court, Elections, Planning Zoning, Register of Deeds, Roads Bridges, Sheriff, Treasurer, Veterans, Official.
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What we hold on Tekamah, and who keeps its records.
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Tekamah at a glance
- County
- Burt County
- County seat
- Tekamah
- Population
- 1,714
- Burt County population
- 6,722
- Local records
- Burt County offices
- ZIP codes
- 68061
About Tekamah public records
Tekamah, a place of 1,714 people, is the seat of Burt County, so most county offices are in Tekamah itself. The town keeps its own council and business records. See our Burt County page for every county office.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Tekamah, Nebraska
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 8 investigations with a Tekamah address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $60,029 in back wages agreed for 29 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
- 8
- Back wages agreed
- $60,029
- Workers due back wages
- 29
- Civil money penalties
- $0
- Employers on the record
- 5
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Agri Service, LLC | 1 | $59,014 | 28 |
| Northridge Country Club, Inc. | 1 | $1,015 | 1 |
| SB Auto of Tekamah, LLC | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Braniff Service Sinclair | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Pheasant Bonanza Hunt Club & Kennel, Inc. | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Tekamah, 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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Tekamah public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Tekamah, 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 Tekamah. 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 Tekamah, 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 Tekamah, Nebraska?
Deeds for property in Tekamah are recorded by the county Register of Deeds, the county assessor sets the assessed value, and the county treasurer sends the tax bill. Our Burt County page lists those offices.
How do I request a Tekamah police report?
Incident and crash reports for Tekamah come from the Tekamah 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 Tekamah, Nebraska?
Businesses that operate in Tekamah 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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