Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
County Court
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Bring a handwritten letter requesting the extension to the County Court Office located at: 510 Pearl St. Suite B Wayne, NE 68787 Ph: (402) 375-1622 Since each situation is different, your request may or may not be granted.County Court
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Our office does not accept credit or debit cards at this time. However, traffic tickets may be paid online.County Court
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Call the Wayne County Court at (402) 375-1622 to let them know which documents you need, and whether or not you need them certified. Some files are on microfilm, so advance notice is appreciated.County Court
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You will need to file small claims paperwork in the County Court. Information on how to file, as well as the paperwork needed, can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch websiteCounty Court
District Court
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You will need to fill out a passport application, which is available at the District Court office and online through the Department of State. You will also need to bring one passport photo, your original certified birth certificate, your previous passport (if applicable), photo ID, and two checks or money orders. Apply in person at the District Court Office at 510 Pearl Street in Wayne. Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by both parents. Please plan to arrive by 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (open at 8:30 am).District Court
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We suggest that you seek the advice of legal counsel. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may contact the Legal Aid Society at (877) 250-2016. You may also download the forms at no charge from the Nebraska Judicial Branch website.District Court
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Contact the Nebraska Child Support Payment Center at (877) 631-9973 for questions about child support. For other judgments, contact the District Court at (402) 375-2260.District Court
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The District Court does not conduct record searches. We have a public access terminal and we can direct you to the records to be searched. Most records are open to the public.District Court
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The Nebraska Historical Society has our records. You may contact them at (800) 833-6747.District Court
Sheriff
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Firearm permits for residents of Wayne County are available in the Sheriff's Office at 521 Lincoln Street in Wayne. Residents living within the City limits of Wayne must obtain firearms permits from the Wayne Police Department at 306 North Pearl Street in Wayne.Sheriff
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A list of all registered sex offenders can be found on theSheriff
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Request a copy of the laws by calling the Legislative Hotline at (800) 742-7456, or the 24-Hour Request Line at (402) 471-2877.Sheriff
Treasurer
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The first half is due by April 30 and second half is due by August 31. Interest will begin accruing on May 1 and September 1. Call the Treasurer's Office at (402) 375-3885 for more information.Treasurer
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Treasurer
Please see the Nebraska Driver's Manual for details. Manuals are available at https://dmv.nebraska.gov/manuals.
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Yes, the Treasurer's Office accepts debit and credit cards with the Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express logo. The card must have the name of the customer on it. An additional fee will be charged for all credit or debit payments. Contact the Treasurer's Office at (402) 375-3885 for specific information.Treasurer
Vehicle Titles
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All motor vehicles and trailers, including travel trailers, mobile homes and fold-down camping trailers must be titled. Motorboats manufactured after November 1, 1972 must also be titled. Farm trailers for non-commercial use or with a gross weight of 9,000 pounds or less are not required to be titled. Contact the Wayne County Treasurer at (402) 375-3885 for more information.Vehicle Titles
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Title fee = $10 Lien Notation Fee = $7 Duplicate Title = $14Vehicle Titles
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No, any erasures or alterations void a Nebraska title. Because it is now a mutilated title, a duplicate title will have to be issued. Contact the Treasurer's office at (402) 375-3885 for information on how to obtain a duplicate title.Vehicle Titles
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No, Nebraska titles are valid throughout the state.Vehicle Titles
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Yes, Nebraska requires signatures of all owners that are on the face of the title.Vehicle Titles
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Give the dealer at least 10 working days to send the paperwork before you contact us. If we have not received the title documents, you may have to contact your dealer. The Treasurer’s Office will not contact you when your paperwork is received. You have 30 days in which to title, register and license a vehicle after purchase; however, please check with the Treasurer’s Office to correct any possible problems with the paperwork before that time period has expired. The Treasurer's Office is located at 510 Pearl St. in Wayne. Call (402) 375-3885 for more information.Vehicle Titles
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If a husband and wife are titling together, only one signature is required. If the vehicle is to be titled in more than one person’s name, and the owners are not married, signatures from all owners are required.Vehicle Titles
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No, a notary is not required to transfer a title. Visit the Nebraska DMV website for information on how to properly fill out a title.Vehicle Titles
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Yes, a duplicate title can be issued in any county in Nebraska. All persons whose names appear on the face of the title must sign a completed duplicate title application. The exception to this is a lienholder, or a title held by husband and wife. All signatures must be notarized if signed outside of the Treasurer's Office. The fee for a duplicate title is $14. Contact the Wayne County Treasurer at (402) 375-3885 for more information.Vehicle Titles
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Nebraska titles are filed electronically. Lien release will depend on the lien holder. You should generally receive your title in the mail from your lien holder or the Nebraska DMV once the lien is released.Vehicle Titles
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Yes, the County Sheriff’s office must inspect each out-of-state vehicle. There is a $10 fee for each inspection. Vehicles that must be inspected include any vehicle or motorcycle with an out-of-state title, any vehicle with a Salvage Certificate of Title, dump trucks, grain trailers, assembled trailers, livestock trailers & truck tractors that are not pro-rated, semi-trailers, boat trailers if pulled by a truck or a non-pro-rated tractor.Vehicle Titles
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We will need the original title, a signed copy of the security agreement or loan document between buyer and lienholder (with the vehicle’s description and VIN number), and the $7 fee.Vehicle Titles
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Contact the Wayne County Treasurer at (402) 375-3885. We will need the name, address and fax number of your lienholder, the VIN of your vehicle, and your account number with the lienholder. We will notify the lienholder and request your title be sent directly to the Treasurer’s Office. Only the original title is acceptable. After this request, allow at least two weeks before calling the Treasurer’s Office to inquire if your title has arrived. Once we have received the original title, an inspection is required and the title with the lien attached will be issued. The new Nebraska title will be filed electronically. A $17 fee will be assessed.Vehicle Titles
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If you purchased a vehicle with a salvage title, whether out-of-state or a Nebraska title, a vehicle inspection by the County Sheriff is required. A Nebraska salvage title will be issued to the new owner, and after the Sheriff’s inspection is performed, a previously salvaged title must be issued.Vehicle Titles
Assessor
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Assessor
The Homestead Exemption provides qualified homeowners with a measure of property tax relief. Homestead Exemption is available to three groups of people: •Group A: People Over Age 65 •Group B: Certain Disabled Individuals •Group C: Certain Disabled Veterans and Their Widow(er)s Homestead Exemption application and income statement forms are available in the County Assessor’s Office after February 1, and are due on or before June 30 each year.
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If you are in the City of Wayne, go to the city office located at 306 Pearl Street in Wayne. If you are outside Wayne city limits, contact the Wayne County Assessor’s Office at (402) 375-1979, 510 Pearl Street in Wayne. We will help you to the best of our ability, and with the tools and resources at our disposal.Assessor
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Any resident of Wayne County making an improvement to his or her property is required to file a building permit. Permits within the cities of Wayne, Winside, Carroll, Hoskins, and Wakefield are available at their respective city offices. All other building permits are available at the Assessor’s Office.Assessor
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Wayne County has adopted a comprehensive plan, but has not adopted zoning regulations. The Planning & Zoning Commission is not in the process of developing zoning regulations at this time. • Building permits are available through the Wayne County Assessor. • The City of Wayne has zoning jurisdiction within two miles of the city. • The villages of Carroll, Hoskins, and Winside have zoning jurisdiction within one mile of the respective villages.Assessor
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The County Clerk’s office will have the owner of record for all parcels in Wayne County. You can reach the Clerk’s Office at (402) 375-2288, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. You may also find ownership information on our GIS website. However, the information provided online may not reflect the most recent ownership changes. The most current information will be in the County Clerk's Office.Assessor
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Call the Treasurer's Office at (402) 375-3885 for the current information.Assessor
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Assessor
A new form has been created (Report of Destroyed Real Property, Form 425), pursuant to 2019 Neb. Law LB 512. Please review the instructions on the Form 425.
The Form 425 is to be used by owners of real property whose property has suffered significant property damage as a result of a calamity occurring on or after January 1 and before July 1 of the current assessment year. The property owner may file the Form 425 with the county assessor and the county clerk on or before July 15.
A calamity is defined as a disastrous event, including, but not limited to, a fire, an earthquake, a flood, a tornado, or other natural event which significantly affects the assessed value of the property. Destroyed real property does not include property suffering significant property damage that is caused by the owner of the property.
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The Nebraska Department of Revenue has more questions and answers on their website.Assessor
Home FAQs
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Home FAQs
If you are in the City of Wayne, go to the city office located at 306 Pearl Street in Wayne. If you are outside Wayne city limits, contact the Wayne County Assessor’s Office at (402) 375-1979, 510 Pearl Street in Wayne. We will help you to the best of our ability, and with the tools and resources at our disposal.
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Home FAQs
Any resident of Wayne County making an improvement to his or her property is required to file a building permit.
Permits within the cities of Wayne, Winside, Carroll, Hoskins, and Wakefield are available at their respective city offices. All other building permits are available at the Assessor’s Office.
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Home FAQs
Wayne County has adopted a comprehensive plan, but has not adopted zoning regulations. The Planning & Zoning Commission is not in the process of developing zoning regulations at this time.
• Building permits are available through the Wayne County Assessor.
• The City of Wayne has zoning jurisdiction within two miles of the city.
• The villages of Carroll, Hoskins, and Winside have zoning jurisdiction within one mile of the respective villages. -
Home FAQs
The County Clerk’s office will have the owner of record for all parcels in Wayne County. You can reach the Clerk’s Office at (402) 375-2288, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
You may also find ownership information on our GIS website. However, the information provided online may not reflect the most recent ownership changes. The most current information will be in the County Clerk's Office. -
Home FAQs
Call the Treasurer's Office at (402) 375-3885 for the current information.
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Home FAQs
A form has been created (Report of Damaged Real Property, Form 425), pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 77-1301. Please review the instructions on the Form 425.
The Form 425 is to be used by owners of real property whose property has suffered significant property damage occurring on or after January 1 and before July 1 of the current assessment year. The property owner may file the Form 425 with the county assessor and the county clerk on or before July 15.
Definitions.Damaged real property means real property that suffered significant property damage occurring on or after January 1 and before July 1 of the current assessment year. Damaged real property does not include significant property damage caused by the property owner. Significant property damage means –
1. Damage to an improvement exceeding 20% of the improvement’s assessed value; or
2. Damage to the land exceeding 20% of a parcel’s assessed land value in the current tax year.
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Home FAQs
The Homestead Exemption provides qualified homeowners with a measure of property tax relief. Homestead Exemption is available to three groups of people:
• Group A: People Over Age 65
• Group B: Certain Disabled Individuals
• Group C: Certain Disabled Veterans and Their Widow(er)s
Homestead Exemption application and income statement forms are available in the County Assessor’s Office after February 1, and are due on or before June 30 each year.