Lookup Public Records in Clay CountyNebraska. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Clay County, Nebraska Overview

Clay County is located in the southeastern region of Nebraska. It was created in 1855 but only organized in 1871. The county was named in honor of the 9th United States Secretary of State, Henry Clay. The county seat is Clay Center. According to the 2010 census, there are 6,542 people living in the 574-square mile area. The surrounding counties are Hamilton County in the north, Fillmore County in the east, Nuckolls County in the south, and Adams County in the west. The zip codes are 68452, 68933, 68934, 68935, 68938, 68941, 68944, 68954, 68975, 68979, and 68980.

Clay County Officials Information

The County Clerk acts as secretary to the County Board of Supervisors as well as to the County Board of Equalization. He or she also serves as bookkeeper of the county, handling payroll and vendor checks. In addition, the Clerk issues marriage, tobacco, and liquor licenses.
County Clerk Office:
Address: 111 W Fairfield St., Clay Center, NE 68933
Phone: 402-762-3463
Fax: 402-762-3468
In Clay County, the Clerk also functions as the Register of Deeds and Election Commissioner. As the Register of Deeds, he or she is responsible for the recording, indexing, and preservation of all real estate related documents in the county. As the Election Commissioner, he or she is responsible for conducting all county elections.

Clay Court Records Information

One of the functions of the Clerk of the District Court is to handle all files, books, and documents related to the court as well as record all of its proceedings. If you wish to perform a record search, you can do so through the Clerk’s office. To obtain copies, you may inquire at 402-762-3595.

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Clay, NE Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-20097,796
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009255
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-20099
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-200926
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009315
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009162
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009151
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009645
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-20098
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009162
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-20097
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20093,440
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-200914
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009747
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-200924
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009104
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009156
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009101
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-200954
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009168
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-20092
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009480
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-200954
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-200914
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009584

Clay County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office

Address: 111 W Fairfield St, Clay Center, NE 68933, United States
Phone: 402-762-3463

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