Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, Nebraska, the state capital, using only official and provider pages. 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 Lincoln, Lincoln City Libraries, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lancaster County, the Lancaster County Clerk, the Lancaster County Register of Deeds, the Lancaster 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 Lincoln: this page is about Lincoln, Nebraska, which is in Lancaster County. Its library system is Lincoln City Libraries, whose main library is Bennett Martin Public Library at 136 South 14th Street [4]. The Lancaster County Clerk (marriage licenses) is in the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th Street, Room 108 [8]. The Clerk of the District Court (divorce decrees and court records) is in the Hall of Justice, 575 S. 10th Street [8]. The Register of Deeds has temporarily moved to 500 West O Street [11]. The state's Office of Vital Records, which issues Nebraska birth certificates, is also in Lincoln, at 301 Centennial Mall South [8][13].
Short version: Lincoln City Libraries charges 10 cents a side for black-and-white printing and 25 cents for color, and sends outgoing domestic faxes for $1.00 a page at every location except Williams [1][2]. The UNL Passport Office is open to the public by online appointment [6]. You can walk in to the state Office of Vital Records downtown for a $17.00 birth certificate, with a minimum 30-minute wait [14]. The Lancaster County Clerk charges $50 for a marriage license and $16 for each certified copy [9]. Nebraska law caps notary fees at $5 for an acknowledgment (statewide) [15].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Lincoln City Libraries
| Service | What the library says |
|---|---|
| Printing | "In most cases, black and white printing from our public computers is 10 cents per side; color printing is 25 cents per side." You can't carry a printing balance. The charge can go on your library card but must be paid right away [1]. The library's fee schedule lists the same 10 and 25 cent prices [3]. |
| Paying by card | Depending on staff availability, credit cards can be accepted at Bennett Martin Public Library and the Anderson, Eiseley, Gere and Walt branches. A library card is required, and the minimum card payment is $1.00 [1]. |
| Copying | Black-and-white copiers at all locations. "Price depends on the options chosen" [1]. |
| Scanning | Computers with scanners are available. Ask staff at your location which computers have this option [1]. We didn't find a scanning price. |
| Fax | Outgoing domestic faxes only, at all locations except Williams. "Cost is $1.00 per page sent" [2]. The fee schedule says staff send the faxes [3]. |
| Mobile printing | With Princh, send a document from your own computer or phone and release it at the library within 24 hours using your library card [1]. |
| Computers | Computers with printers at all locations until 15 minutes before closing. Card holders can book up to a day ahead; phone reservations aren't accepted. Visitors from outside Lancaster County can ask for a guest pass [2]. A library card is free for Lincoln and Lancaster County residents; a non-resident card is $15 for 3 months or $60 for 12 months [3]. |
| Typewriter | The Walt Branch has a typewriter; call 402-441-4460 for details [2]. |
- Bennett Martin Public Library: 136 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, (402) 441-8500. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. The city garage west of the library offers free parking for the first hour [4].
- Branches with card payment: Anderson, 3635 Touzalin Ave, 402-441-8540; Eiseley, 1530 Superior St, 402-441-4250; Gere, 2400 S 56th St, 402-441-8560; Walt, 6701 S 14th St, 402-441-4460. Each is open Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sun noon–8 p.m. [4].
- Williams Branch (no fax): Air Park Community Center, 4900 Mike Scholl St, 402-441-8580. Mon–Tue 4–8 p.m., Wed–Thu 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri–Sun 1–6 p.m. [2][4].
- Difference from Omaha: Omaha Public Library's fax is free; Lincoln City Libraries charges $1.00 a page and only sends faxes.
The UPS Store
The UPS Store #6634 at 5001 O St, Ste C (ZIP 68510), (402) 470-0481, lists printing, shipping, shredding, mailbox and notary services. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The store is locally owned and operated [23]. We didn't find prices on its page.
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Lincoln
- Lincoln City Libraries: we didn't find notary service on the library's printing, computer or fee pages.
- The UPS Store: the 5001 O St store lists notary service [23]. We didn't find its price or notary hours.
- 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 [15]. 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 [17].
- Commissions (statewide): the Secretary of State commissions Nebraska notaries. Its online filing process for notary forms took effect November 20, 2023 [16].
- 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 [20]. For other banks, see free notary options.
Passports in Lincoln
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists two Lincoln facilities [5]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNL Passport Office (University of Nebraska–Lincoln) | 1700 Y Street, Room 106, Lincoln, NE 68588. 402-472-7446, unlpassport@unl.edu | UNL page: appointments 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon–Fri, pending availability. Locator: temporarily Mon 12:45–4 p.m. and Thu 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (see below) | $15 (UNL page) |
| Gateway Station (post office) | 6401 Q Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68505. (402) 413-5860 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5:45 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; schedule at usps.com/scheduler (locator) | Listed as on site |
- UNL is open to the public: "We are open to the public. An appointment is required to apply with one of our agents." You book the appointment online yourself, and appointments are released only two business weeks ahead, "no exceptions" [6].
- Temporary hours: the locator data shows reduced hours for the UNL office with the note "Temporary hour changes while we rehire and certify a new agent - expected 6-8 weeks. For appointments please visit passport.unl.edu" [5]. UNL's own page still lists Monday to Friday [6]. Check the booking page for real openings.
- UNL fees and payment: the $35 acceptance fee and $15 photo fee can be paid by check, cashier's check, money order, cash, card or Apple Pay. U.S. Department of State fees (for example $130 for an adult book or $30 for an adult card) must be paid by check, cashier's check or money order to the U.S. Department of State. Starter checks aren't accepted, and a bounced check costs $20 [7].
- Renewals at UNL: UNL's fee page says the acceptance fee isn't charged when you're renewing, only on a new application [7].
- Not at the County Clerk: the Lancaster County Clerk's Office says it doesn't issue passports [8].
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [21].
- Difference from our other guides: in Lincoln, the main non-postal passport counter is a public university office, not a county or city office. In Omaha, it's the Clerk of the District Court.
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 (in Lincoln)
- Who issues them: the Lancaster County Clerk's FAQ says Nebraska birth certificates are issued by the Nebraska Vital Records Office, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, at 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, 402-471-2871 [8]. We didn't find a Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department counter for certified copies. Unlike Omaha, where the Douglas County Health Department has its own counter, Lincoln residents use the state office, which is in town.
- Where: the office has moved to the Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln, NE [13][14]. 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 [14].
- 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. Genealogy requests for historical records take up to 12 weeks and aren't available same day [14].
- View only: you can also view a record in the office and take notes, but it can't be photographed. The fee is the same as for a certificate [14].
- 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 [13][14].
- 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 [13].
Marriage licenses and copies: Lancaster County Clerk
- Where and when: County-City Building, 555 S. 10th Street, Room 108 (first floor), Lincoln, NE 68508. Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., including the lunch hour [8][9]. Marriage license hotline: 402-441-8448 [9].
- Fees: a marriage license is $50 and certified copies are $16 each. The office takes cash, check, debit or credit card; card payments carry a service fee of $1.25 or 2.35%, whichever is greater [9]. These match the statewide fees in Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-110 as amended by LB596, effective July 18, 2026 [18].
- Applying: both applicants must appear together in person, and the license is issued at the time of application. Bring a current driver's license, state ID or passport book; passport cards aren't accepted [9].
- Copies of an existing license: order online, by mail or in person with the request form, both names, the marriage date, a copy of photo ID and $16 per copy. Copies are never emailed, and emailed request forms aren't accepted. For licenses from 1909 to mid-June 1976, contact state Vital Records [10].
- Parking: during construction at the County-City campus, the county lists free street parking, metered stalls on 10th Street and the Carriage Park and Center Park garages [9].
Court records: Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court
- Divorce decrees for Lancaster County cases come from the Clerk of the District Court, Hall of Justice, 575 S. 10th Street, 402-441-7328, not the County Clerk [8].
- Requests: use the online records request form. Paper copies are $.25 per page, plus postage, and certification costs begin at $1.00. Emailed certified copies go only to parties or attorneys on the case. Expect a reply within two business days [12].
Recorded documents: Lancaster County Register of Deeds
- Where: because of parking construction, the Register of Deeds has moved to 500 West O Street (the former driver's license facility), Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Mail still goes to 555 South 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508. Phone 402-441-7463 [11].
- Fees: recording is $10 for the first page and $6 for each additional page. Certified copies are $1.50 per page. If the 3-inch top margin is missing, a $6 cover page is added [11]. The recording and copy fees match Neb. Rev. Stat. 33-109 (statewide) [19].
- Documentary stamp tax: as of July 18, 2026, the county lists the tax on deeds as $3.32 for every $1,000 of the purchase price or value [11].
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 [22]. We didn't find a Lincoln government office that sells money orders. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- City and county: we didn't find an official City of Lincoln or Lancaster County shredding event on the pages we checked.
- The UPS Store: the 5001 O St store offers shredding through Iron Mountain, charged per pound [24]. We didn't find its price.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Can I fax at the Lincoln library?
Yes, outgoing domestic faxes only, for $1.00 per page, at every Lincoln City Libraries location except Williams [2].
Can anyone use the UNL Passport Office?
Yes. It's open to the public, but you need an appointment booked online [6]. The locator data shows temporarily reduced hours [5].
Where can I get a birth certificate in Lincoln?
At the state Office of Vital Records, Nebraska State Office Building, 301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, for $17.00. Walk-in requests take a minimum of 30 minutes [13][14].
How much is a certified marriage certificate in Lancaster County?
$16 per copy from the County Clerk [9][10], or $16.00 from the state Office of Vital Records [14].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026.
- Lincoln City Libraries, "Print, Scan and Copy": lincolnlibraries.org/technology-and-printing/print-scan-and-copy (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Lincoln City Libraries, "Computers and WiFi": lincolnlibraries.org/technology-and-printing/computers-and-wifi (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Lincoln City Libraries, fees schedule (PDF, last revised Feb. 21, 2023): lincolnlibraries.org/media/v5vfzgux/fees.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Lincoln City Libraries, "Locations and Hours": lincolnlibraries.org/visit/locations-and-hours (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)
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln, "Passport Services": passport.unl.edu (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln Passport Services, "Application Fees": passport.unl.edu/application-fees (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Lancaster County, County Clerk FAQs (hours, location, birth certificates, passports, divorce decrees): lancaster.ne.gov/m/faq?cat=57 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Lancaster County Clerk, "Marriage Licenses": lancaster.ne.gov/595/Marriage-Licenses (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Lancaster County Clerk, "Request a Certified Copy of Marriage License": lancaster.ne.gov/634/Request-a-Certified-Copy (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Lancaster County, "Register of Deeds": lancaster.ne.gov/1483/Register-of-Deeds (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Lancaster County Clerk of the District Court, "District Court Clerk Records Request": lancaster.ne.gov/FormCenter/District-Court-17/District-Court-Clerk-Records-Request-111 (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 #6634, 5001 O St, Lincoln, NE: locations.theupsstore.com/ne/lincoln/5001-o-st (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store, 5001 O St, Lincoln, "Shredding": locations.theupsstore.com/ne/lincoln/5001-o-st/shredding (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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