Grand Island, Nebraska document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Grand Island, Nebraska, the Hall County seat, using only official and provider pages. This is not Grand Island, New York or Florida. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those. Nebraska rules differ from Colorado's, Wyoming's and Utah's in several places, and we point those out.
Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with the City of Grand Island, Grand Island Public Library, Hall County, the Hall County Clerk, the Hall County Passport Acceptance Office, the Hall County Register of Deeds, the Hall County Clerk of the District Court, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the Nebraska Secretary of State, USPS, The UPS Store, the U.S. Department of State or any business named here. This page is general information. Hours and fees change, so call or check the source before you go.
Which offices serve Grand Island: this page is about Grand Island, Nebraska, which is in Hall County. Its library is Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W 2nd St [1]. Hall County runs a separate Passport Acceptance Office at 121 S Pine Street [3]. The Hall County Clerk (marriage licenses) is at 200 South Sycamore Street, Suite 4 [4], and the Register of Deeds is in Suite 6 of the same building [8]. The Clerk of the District Court (divorce and other court records) is in the Hall County Courthouse, 111 West 1st Street, Suite 4 [9]. The state's Office of Vital Records, which issues Nebraska birth certificates, is in Lincoln [10].
Short version: the Hall County Passport Acceptance Office is walk-in only, with no appointments, Mon–Fri 9–11:30 a.m. and 12:30–4:30 p.m., and it takes only checks or money orders [3]. A Hall County marriage license is $50, cash only, and a certified copy is $16 [5]. For birth and death certificates, Hall County points you to the state Department of Health and Human Services [6]. At Grand Island Public Library, black-and-white copies and prints are $0.15 a side, outgoing U.S. faxes are $1.00 a page and scanning is free, but the library doesn't provide public notary services [22][24]. Nebraska law caps notary fees at $5 for an acknowledgment (statewide) [12].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Grand Island Public Library
- Where and when: 1124 W 2nd St., Grand Island, NE 68801, (308) 385-5333. Mon–Tue 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Wed–Thu 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. [1].
- Machines: a public printer and photocopier are in the Adult Area, and another public printer is in the Children's Area. Black and white and color are available on letter, legal and ledger paper. Library-supplied copy paper only, and laser printing only. Pay with cash or card ($5 minimum for card payments) [22].
- Scanning: Free. "A public scanner is available in the Adult Area for use free of charge. Scan to email, Google Drive, or your personal USB storage" [22].
- Fax: the public scanner also sends faxes, outgoing and U.S. only, for a per-page fee. "The library does not offer incoming fax services" [22]. We didn't find international faxing.
- Makerspace: wire coil binding and lamination are available, subject to a materials fee. Sublimation printing is by appointment [22] and costs $0.75 letter or $1.00 legal [1].
Prices below are from the library's Fee Schedule, Fiscal Year 2024-25, the "Fees" document linked from its Policies and Fees page [23][24]. The schedule is labeled FY 2024-25 and we didn't find a newer one, so prices may have changed. Check with the library.
| Service | Fee (FY 2024-25 schedule) |
|---|---|
| Copy or print, black and white, letter or legal | $0.15 per side [24] |
| Copy or print, black and white, ledger (11×17) | $0.30 per side [24] |
| Copy or print, color, letter | $0.75 per side [24] |
| Copy or print, color, legal | $1.00 per side [24] |
| Copy or print, color, 11×17 | $1.50 per side (the schedule labels this line "11” × 17” (Legal)") [24] |
| Microform reader print, black and white, letter | $0.50 per side [24] |
| Fax, self-service, outgoing, U.S. only | $1.00 per page [24]. No incoming fax [22] |
| Scanning | Free [22] |
| USB storage drive | $5.00 [24] |
The UPS Store
The UPS Store #4058 at 1201 Allen Dr (ZIP 68803), (308) 321-1635, lists printing, copies, faxing and scanning, shredding and notary services. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. [20]. We didn't find prices on its page.
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Grand Island
- Grand Island Public Library: "Please note that the Grand Island Public Library does NOT provide public notary services" [22].
- The UPS Store: the 1201 Allen Dr store lists notary hours as "Available 7 Days" [20]. We didn't find its price.
- Nebraska fee limits (statewide): under Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-133, a notary may charge $5 for taking an acknowledgment, $5 for each certificate and seal, $2 for taking an affidavit and seal, and $2 for administering an oath or affirmation, plus mileage for serving notice. A state or local government employee may not charge these fees if the employer paid the notary's commission and bond fees [12]. Nebraska's caps are much lower than Utah's $10 per signature, Wyoming's $10 per notarial act and Colorado's $15 per document.
- Relatives (statewide): the Secretary of State says a Nebraska notary may not notarize a document signed by their parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, spouse, brothers or sisters, including in-laws, step and half relatives [14].
- Commissions (statewide): the Secretary of State commissions Nebraska notaries. Its online filing process for notary forms took effect November 20, 2023 [13].
- Banks (national policy): Bank of America says notary service is available "at no cost to our customers" and "in many of our financial centers." Schedule an appointment. All signers must be present [17]. We didn't check whether there's a Bank of America branch in Grand Island. For other banks, see free notary options.
Passports in Grand Island
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists one Grand Island facility, the Hall County Passport Acceptance Office [2]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County Passport Acceptance Office | 121 S Pine Street, Grand Island, NE 68801. 308-385-5012 | Mon–Fri 9–11:30 a.m. and 12:30–4:30 p.m., walk-in only [3] | Bring one passport photo [3]; we didn't find photo service |
- Walk-in only: "This office is walk-in only, appointments are not set up." Fill out your application before you come in. You can pick one up at the office ahead of time or download it from travel.state.gov [3].
- Payment: all fees must be paid by check or money order, separately for each applicant. "No cash, no debit or credit cards will be accepted" [3]. The locator data says the same: "Money Orders or Checks ONLY. No Cash" [2].
- Fees listed by the county: for an adult, $130.00 for a book or $30.00 for a card, plus the $35.00 acceptance agent fee. For a youth, $100.00 for a book or $15.00 for a card, plus $35.00. Expedited service adds $60.00 per passport, plus express mail fees. The county lists routine service as 4–6 weeks plus mail time and expedited as 2–3 weeks plus mail time [3].
- Nearby offices: the county says passport acceptance is also available at the Buffalo County Clerk of the District Court in Kearney (308-236-1246) and the Adams County Clerk of the District Court in Hastings (402-461-7264). Call those offices to check hours and whether appointments are needed [3].
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [18]. The locator data we checked doesn't list a Grand Island post office as a passport facility [2].
- Difference from our other Nebraska guides: Omaha's and Sarpy County's passport counters require appointments. Hall County's is a stand-alone county office and is walk-in only.
See also the passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Nebraska Office of Vital Records
- No local counter found: the Hall County Clerk's birth and death certificate page refers questions to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at (402) 471-2871 and links to its online requests [6]. The Register of Deeds says it doesn't hold birth records [8]. We didn't find a Hall County counter for certified copies.
- Who can ask: Hall County notes that a certified birth certificate needs a proper purpose, such as a request for yourself, your spouse, your parent or your child. The search fee is kept if no record is found [6].
- Where: the state office is in the Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln, NE [10][11]. We didn't find walk-in hours on the pages we checked.
- Fees (statewide): $17.00 for each birth certificate and $16.00 for each death, marriage or divorce certificate, for walk-in and mail requests [11].
- How long: walk-in requests take a minimum of 30 minutes, regular mail a minimum of 15 days in-office processing, and online applications a minimum of 7 days [11].
- By mail: send a check or money order made out to "Vital Records" (no credit cards) to P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, NE 68509-5065 [10][11].
- Voter ID (statewide): if you don't have a current Nebraska driver's license or state ID card, you can ask for a no-fee certified birth certificate for voting purposes. Say so on the application [10].
Marriage licenses and copies: Hall County Clerk
- Where and when: 200 South Sycamore Street, Suite 4, Grand Island, NE 68801, (308) 385-5080. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon–Fri [4]. Marriage licenses are processed Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. [5].
- Fees: a marriage license is $50.00, cash only. A certified copy is $16.00, and a plain copy is $1.00 [5]. The license and certified copy fees match the statewide fees in Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-110 as amended by LB596, effective July 18, 2026 [15].
- What to bring: photo ID (a driver's license from any state, a Nebraska ID card, a U.S. or foreign passport or a U.S. military card), your Social Security card if a number has been issued, both applicants' birthplaces and both parents' full names and birthplaces. Applicants who are 17 or 18 need parental consent [5].
- Copies by mail: send a money order with both names (including maiden name) and the date of marriage to the Hall County Clerk's Office, 200 South Sycamore Street, Grand Island, NE 68801. The license must have been issued in Hall County [5].
- Proofread: the county warns that the State of Nebraska charges $16.00 to $32.00 to amend a marriage license [5].
- Difference from Sarpy and Lancaster: Hall County takes cash only for marriage licenses, while Sarpy County takes cards only [5]. See our Bellevue guide.
Court records: Hall County Clerk of the District Court
- Where: Hall County Courthouse, 111 West 1st Street, Suite 4, Grand Island, NE 68801. (308) 385-5144. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. [9].
- Copies: you can look up public records on a computer terminal in the office during business hours. "Photocopying and certification of public records is available at a fee" [9]. We didn't find the amount on the county's page.
Recorded documents: Hall County Register of Deeds
- Where and when: 200 South Sycamore Street, Suite 6, Grand Island, NE 68801, (308) 385-5040. Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., open through the lunch hour. Documents are recorded the day they arrive and mailed back the next working day [7][8]. The county's contact listing for the office names the Hall County Assessor [7].
- Fees: recording is $10.00 for the first page and $6.00 for each additional page. Without a 3-inch top margin, a recording page is added for $10.00. A copy is $0.20 per page and a certified copy $1.50 per page [8]. The recording and certified-copy fees match Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109 (statewide) [16].
- Bring Form 521: a completed Real Estate Transfer Statement (Form 521) must come with a deed, even if no money changed hands [8].
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders
USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order [19]. You'll need a check or money order at the Hall County passport office [3] and a money order for marriage copies by mail [5]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- City and county: we didn't find an official City of Grand Island or Hall County shredding event on the pages we checked.
- The UPS Store: the 1201 Allen Dr store offers shredding through Iron Mountain, charged per pound [21]. We didn't find its price.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Do I need an appointment for a passport in Grand Island?
No. The Hall County Passport Acceptance Office at 121 S Pine Street is walk-in only. Bring a check or money order; cash and cards aren't accepted [3].
Can I pay for a Hall County marriage license by card?
No. The county lists the $50.00 license as cash only [5].
Where can I get a birth certificate in Grand Island?
We didn't find a Hall County counter. The county points you to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services [6], which charges $17.00 in person in Lincoln or by mail [11].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026.
- Grand Island Public Library, "Machines & Prices" (address, hours and Makerspace prices): gilibrary.org/o/gipl/page/machines-prices (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Nebraska): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Hall County, "Passport Acceptance Office": hallcountyne.gov/departments/passport_acceptance_office.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Hall County, "County Clerk": hallcountyne.gov/departments/county_clerk (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Hall County Clerk, "Marriage Licenses": hallcountyne.gov/departments/county_clerk/marriage_licenses.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Hall County Clerk, "Birth/Death Certificate": hallcountyne.gov/departments/county_clerk/birth_death_certificate.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Hall County, "Register of Deeds": hallcountyne.gov/departments/register_of_deeds (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Hall County Register of Deeds, "FAQs": hallcountyne.gov/departments/register_of_deeds/faqs.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Hall County, "District Court Clerk": hallcountyne.gov/courts/district_court_clerk.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, "Vital Records": dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Vital-Records.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, "Vital Records Service Options": dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Vital-Records-Service-Options.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Nebraska Revised Statute 33-133, "Notaries public; fees; governmental employee; limitation": nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-133 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Nebraska Secretary of State, "Notary Public": sos.nebraska.gov/business-services/notary-public (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Nebraska Secretary of State, "Notary Frequently Asked Questions": sos.nebraska.gov/notary-frequently-asked-questions (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Nebraska Revised Statute 33-110 (county clerk marriage license fees; Laws 2026, LB596, effective July 18, 2026): nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-110 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Nebraska Revised Statute 33-109 (recording fees and certified copies): nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=33-109 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Bank of America, "Notary Services": bankofamerica.com/signature-services/notary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store #4058, 1201 Allen Dr, Grand Island, NE: locations.theupsstore.com/ne/grand-island/1201-allen-dr (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store, 1201 Allen Dr, Grand Island, "Shredding": locations.theupsstore.com/ne/grand-island/1201-allen-dr/shredding (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Grand Island Public Library, "Document Services": gilibrary.org/o/gipl/page/document-services (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Grand Island Public Library, "Policies and Fees": gilibrary.org/o/gipl/page/policies-and-fees (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Grand Island Public Library, "Fee Schedule Fiscal Year 2024-25" (PDF linked as "Fees" from the Policies and Fees page): 5il.co/2wzxk (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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