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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Holt County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Nebraska state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Holt County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Holt County, Nebraska — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
10,120
Population
Census estimate
3,996
Households
Census estimate
$66,325
Median income
Annual household
$148,900
Median home value
Census ACS
O'Neill
County seat
In Nebraska
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Holt County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Holt County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Holt County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch Nebraska District Court | PACER: Federal Court Records |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Holt County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Holt County state portal below |
| Property records | Holt County County Assessors and Parcel Search | Nebraska Department of … |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Holt County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Holt County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Holt County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Holt County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Holt County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Holt County Records
2026
Holt County official government portal active
The official Holt County government website at www.co.holt.ne.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Holt County court records portal verified
State court system links for Holt County verified against the Nebraska judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Holt County property records online
Holt County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Nebraska, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Holt County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Holt County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Holt County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Nebraska statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Nebraska state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Holt County Records
❌ Myth: "Holt County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Holt County are held by the Nebraska state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Holt County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Holt County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Nebraska state repository has verified, current Holt County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Holt County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Holt County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.co.holt.ne.us — Official Holt County government website
- supremecourt.nebraska.gov — Court records — official source
- revenue.nebraska.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Holt County & Nebraska Records
For records not specific to Holt County, use Nebraska's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Nebraska statewide record systems:
- Nebraska Court Records →
- Nebraska Criminal Records →
- Nebraska Property Records →
- Nebraska Vital Records →
- Nebraska Voter Records →
- Nebraska Wants & Warrants →
- Nebraska Licenses →
- Nebraska Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Nebraska statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Holt County, Nebraska
Holt County is located in north-central Nebraska. The county seat is O'Neill (official site: http://www.co.holt.ne.us/).
- Population: 10,120
- Households: 3,996
- Median household income: $66,325
- Median home value: $148,900
- Below poverty line: 9.9%
- Land area: 2,411.9 sq mi
- Population density: 4.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 14
Holt County
Official Free
https://holt.nebraskaassessors.com/forms/holtne/Tax_Video.html · Nebraska Taxes Online: http://www.nebraskataxesonline.us/ Personal Property Website:https://persprop.azurewebsites.net/ Homestead Exemption Forms: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/homestead-exemption · Sales Searches · Building Searches · Residential Buildings · Commercial Buildings · Agricultural Buildings · Sketches · Photos · Property Record Cards · GIS Mapping ·
County Assessors and Parcel Search | Nebraska Department of Revenue
Official Free
County Treasurer: 402-336-1291 Real Estate Tax Website: nebraskataxesonline.us/Holt · County Clerk: 402-336-1762 · Jessica Hampton 303 NW 1st St PO Box 184 Mullen, NE 69152 308-546-2244 · www.co.hooker.ne.us · Parcel Search: hooker.gworks.com · County Treasurer: 308-546-2245 · County ...
Boyd County Assessor
Official Free
Enter your search criteria in the fields on the right. Clicking the search button next to the row you want to search by will take you to the property record selection screen. Questions? For questions on displayed information contact Boyd County Assessor (402) 775-2311 ·
Holt County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch
Official Free
County · Holt · 204 North 4th Street · O'Neill · NE · 68763 · Phone · 402-336-1662 · Fax · 402-336-1663 · Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Judges · Hon. Kale B. Burdick · Court Clerk · Laura Reynoldson · Email · Home · Administration · Nebraska Court Scam ...
Nebraska JUSTICE Case Search
Official Free
Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Troop B - Norfolk | Nebraska State Patrol
Official Free
Troop B Headquarters in Norfolk, Nebraska, is the Nebraska State Patrol's largest Troop Area, comprising 20 counties and nearly 13,681 square miles. Troop B borders South Dakota to the north and Iowa to the east. It spans as far west as Holt County and south to Platte and Nance Counties.
Vital Records - DHHS - Nebraska.gov
Official Free
The Office of Vital Records preserves birth, death, marriage and divorce records which occur in Nebraska . The records maintained by this office are issued as legal certified copies and are printed on multi-colored security paper with a digitally ...
Nonpartisan, Sample Ballot, Primary Election, May 12, 2026
Official Free
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER · 1. TO VOTE, YOU MUST DARKEN THE OVAL · COMPLETELY ( ). 2. Use a black ink pen to mark the ballot. 3. To vote for a WRITE-IN candidate, write in the · name on the line provided AND darken the · oval completely. 4. DO NOT CROSS OUT OR ERASE. If you make a mistake, ask for a new ballot. Buffalo County, Nebraska ...
Licensee Information
Official Free
Nebraska Rev. Stat. 48-239 provides medical and religious exemptions for some workers. Download the Sample COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Form. DHHS.LicensureUnit@nebraska.gov Please specify your profession, facility type, or children's services when you
Schedule 34-14 SECRETARY OF STATE BUSINESS SERVICES
Official Free
Generated by county and split into clerk versus register of · deeds. 5 years · 34-14-26 · UCC - TRANSACTION · REPORTS, DAILY · Report lists the previous day's transactions including · name, fee and type of filing. Reports summarize the · transactions for the respective periods.
Holt County
Official Free
Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Holt County?
Holt County court cases are searchable through the Holt County Court | Nebraska Judicial Branch portal: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/holt-county-court. Nebraska also operates a state-level case lookup through the JUSTICE (Nebraska Courts) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Nebraska?
Yes. Active warrants in Nebraska appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Nebraska State Patrol system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Nebraska marriage records public?
Marriage records in Nebraska are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run a Nebraska background check?
Nebraska background checks are handled by the Nebraska State Patrol. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.