Garfield County, NE Public Records

Garfield County Court
PO Box 431
Burwell, NE 68823 https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/cou
Hours: 8AM-5PM T,W,F CST
P: 308-346-4123
F: 308-346-4069
Couriers: 250 South 8th Street
Burwell, NE 68823
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $53,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
District Court
PO Box 218
Burwell, NE 68823
Hours: 9AM-12; 1PM-5PM CST
P: 308-346-4161
F: 308-346-4651
Couriers: 250 S 8 Ave
Burwell, NE 68823
Jurisdiction: Felony, Some Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $53,000
Although the District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with County Court, it primarily hears all felony criminal cases, equity cases, and civil cases involving more than $53,000.

Garfield County, NE Vital Records

Contact the Garfield County Office of the Register of Deeds/County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Garfield County
Register of Deeds/County Clerk
250 S 8th St
Burwell, NE 68823 https://garfieldcounty.ne.gov/webpage
9AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
Phone: 308-346-4161
Fax: 308-346-4651
Recorded Documents

Garfield County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Garfield County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 570.03 sq mi
Population (2009): 1,709
  • Females: 51.7%
  • White: 99%
  • Black/African American: 0.1%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 97.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -193
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.27
Housing Units (2000): 1,021
Homeownership Rate (2000): 72.6%

Garfield County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $27,313
  • Construction: $1,208
  • Retail Trade: $2,176
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $2,398
  • Banking: $827
  • Retail Trade: $2,176
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $2,214
  • Farms: $3,017
  • Government: $6,712
Employed (2000): 911
Unemployed (2000): 17
Unemployment Rate (2009): 3.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,712
Local Government Employment (2007): 146
Local Government Revenue (2007): $6,658 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $915 (thou. dol.)

Garfield County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 17
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.9
Deaths (2007): 34
  • Per 1,000 population: 19.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 117.6

Garfield County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 0
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Larceny-Theft: 0
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Garfield County Genealogy Records