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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Phelps County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Nebraska state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Phelps County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Phelps County, Nebraska — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
9,042
Population
Census estimate
3,805
Households
Census estimate
$65,114
Median income
Annual household
$161,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Holdrege
County seat
In Nebraska
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 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
Phelps County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Phelps County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | September 26, 2024, 3:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for C… |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
| Property records | County Assessors and Parcel Search | Nebraska Department of … Phelps County |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Phelps County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Phelps County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Phelps County Records
2026
Phelps County official government portal active
The official Phelps County government website at www.phelpsgov.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Phelps County court records portal verified
State court system links for Phelps County verified against the Nebraska judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Phelps County property records online
Phelps 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 Phelps County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Phelps County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Phelps 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 Phelps County Records
❌ Myth: "Phelps County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Phelps County are held by the Nebraska state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Phelps 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 Phelps County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Nebraska state repository has verified, current Phelps County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Phelps County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Phelps 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.phelpsgov.org — Official Phelps 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 — Phelps County & Nebraska Records
For records not specific to Phelps 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 Phelps County, Nebraska
Phelps County is located in south-central Nebraska. The county seat is Holdrege (official site: http://www.phelpsgov.org/).
- Population: 9,042
- Households: 3,805
- Median household income: $65,114
- Median home value: $161,300
- Below poverty line: 14.5%
- Land area: 539.8 sq mi
- Population density: 16.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 10
County Assessors and Parcel Search | Nebraska Department of Revenue
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County Treasurer: 308-352-7570 Real Estate Tax Website: nebraskataxesonline.us/Perkins · County Clerk: 308-352-7560 · Larissa Davenport 715 5th Ave Holdrege, NE 68949 308-995-4061 · phelpscounty.ne.gov · Parcel Search: phelps.gworks.com or www.nebraskaassessorsonline.us ·
Phelps County
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The public information contained herein is furnished as a public service by Phelps County. The map, all associated data, and measurements are approximate and not to be used for any official purpose. All assessment information was collected for the purpose of developing the annual Property Tax ...
NDO Document
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Legal Description LOT 1 IN BLOCK 1, EAST PORTAL SECOND ADD, SCB OF SCOTTSBLUFF, SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY NEBRASKA Parcel ID 10119817 Treasurer's information Assessors's information
Phelps County Assessor
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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 Phelps County Assessor (308) 995-4061 ·
Phelps County Assessor
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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 Phelps County Assessor (308) 995-4061 ·
September 26, 2024, 3:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for County Court Judge Vacancy, Tenth Judicial District |…
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The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy shall be either Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska; Minden, Kearney County, Nebraska; or Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska; at the option of the appointed judge. Individuals interested in applying for the vacancy can obtain a Judicial Vacancy Application package from the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/attorneys/judicial-vacancies-and-judicial-nominating-commission-information/judicial-vacancy-application-package.
Nebraska State Patrol
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
Public Health
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Vital Records, which can provide copies of birth and death certificates , is part of this Division, as well. The Division of Public Health includes public health programs like WIC, Tobacco Free Nebraska, WISEWOMAN, Health Disparities and Health Equity, Vaccines for Children and Emergency Medical ...
Nonpartisan, Sample Ballot, Primary Election, May 12, 2026
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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 ...
STATE OF NEBRASKA ROSTER ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
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HOLDREGE (PHELPS) - 68949 · CHRISOMA WEST ASSISTED LIVING · ALF · ALF030 · KENDRA NORTON, ADMINISTRATOR · (308) 995-2086 · FAX:(308) 995-3995 · AGED/DISABLED MED W · ALZHEIMERS UNIT · Name of Facility · Address · TOWN · Zip Code · Phone Number · Administration · Fac Type · Licensee ...
Records Retention and Disposition Schedules | Nebraska Secretary of State
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County Register of Deeds - 11 (last updated 08/22/2022) County Sheriffs - 15 (last updated 10/10/2014) County Superintendents Of Schools - 13 (last updated 12/05/1989) County Treasurers - 16 (last updated 06/03/2024) County Veterans Service Offices - 94 (last updated 01/30/1990) County Weed ...
Phelps County Official Website
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Official Phelps County, Nebraska government site.
phelpscounty.ne.gov
Additional Records
Phelps County Nebraska
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MIPS Inc is the Technology Services County Officials (NACO). NACO's website address is nebraskacounties.org Our online forms and documents are in PDF format. If you do not have the latest Adobe's PDF reader installed, click on the Adobe PDF image below. We invite you to browse our web site to learn about our various County offices and the services Phelps County, Nebraska
Corrections | Phelps County Sheriff's Department
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Phelps County Emergency Alert System · Sex Offender Registry · Sunshine Law Request Form · Useful Links · About · Employment · History · Mission · VirTra · Press Releases · Contact Us · Home · Corrections · ← Back · Current Inmates · HomeWAV · Inmate Handbook ·
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Phelps County?
Phelps County court cases are searchable through the September 26, 2024, 3:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for County Court Judge Vacancy, Tenth Judicial District |… portal: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/media-releases/september-26-2024-300-pm-application-deadline-set-county-court-judge-vacancy-tenth-judicial-district. Nebraska also operates a state-level case lookup through the JUSTICE (Nebraska Courts) system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Nebraska?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Nebraska counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Nebraska?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Nebraska record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Nebraska?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Nebraska State Patrol that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Nebraska. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.