Seward County, NE Public Records

Seward County Court
PO Box 37
Seward, NE 68434 http://www.countyofsewardne.com/count
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 402-643-3341
F: 402-643-2950
Couriers: 529 Seward St,
Justice Center, Ste 137
Seward, NE 68434
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $53,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile or sealed records released
District Court
261 S 8th, Ste 165
Seward, NE 68434 http://www.countyofsewardne.com/distr
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 402-643-4895
F: 402-643-2950
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.

Seward County, NE Vital Records

Contact the Seward 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.

Seward County
Register of Deeds/County Clerk
529 Seward St, Rm 205
Seward, NE 68434 http://www.countyofsewardne.com/clerk
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 402-643-2883
Fax: 402-643-2228
Recorded Documents

Seward 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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Seward County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 574.75 sq mi
Population (2009): 16,481
  • Females: 48.6%
  • White: 97.7%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): -15
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 7.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 87.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 22.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.53
Housing Units (2000): 6,428
Homeownership Rate (2000): 72%
Migration Flow to Seward County, NE from (2007-2008):

Seward County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $306,478
  • Construction: $17,823
  • Retail Trade: $13,544
  • Professional and Technical Services: $14,847
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $11,279
  • Retail Trade: $13,544
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $4,326
  • Manufacturing: $58,988
  • Farms: $49,908
  • Government: $51,807
Employed (2000): 8,662
Unemployed (2000): 272
Unemployment Rate (2009): 4.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $33,486
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,048
Local Government Revenue (2007): $44,349 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $22,325 (thou. dol.)

Seward County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 197
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Deaths (2007): 168
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.2

Seward County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 7
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 3
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 4
Property Crimes (2008): 148
  • Burglary: 26
  • Larceny-Theft: 117
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 5

Seward County Genealogy Records