Lancaster County Property Search
Lancaster County property records are legal documentation regarding real properties within the county’s jurisdiction. These records are usually filed by the county’s residents and recorded and stored by the Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds. Lancaster County property records searches are available through various means and offer access to these records. They are part of Lancaster County Public Records and are necessary for various reasons, including legal purposes, property history checks, property evaluations, and tax purposes.
Are Lancaster County Property Records Public?
According to Nebraska’s Public Record Laws 84-712.01, property records are considered public records. This means members of the public are allowed to access, view, or copy these records from property record custodians in Lancaster County. These custodians include the Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds and County Treasurer. However, some property records can be exempted from public view if they fall under the property law exemptions.
Where to Perform a Lancaster County Property Lookup
Property lookups and searches for Lancaster County can be made by contacting the Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds in person or by mail. An online search can also be made on the Property Search page on the assessor’s website. To make a property records request in person, contact the Lancaster County Register of Deeds at the office located at:
555 South 10th Street
Room 102
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 441-7463
Fax: (402) 441-5685
Email: assessor@lancaster.ne.gov
Opening hours are from Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How to Perform a Property Owner Lookup in Lancaster County
Individuals can look up the owner of a property using the resources of the Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds. The Property Search page on the Assessor’s webpage also shows owners of any property researched using the search tool. If the owner's name is unavailable searches can be made using the address and the property’s identifier number. The search results for a property will usually include the owner's name, property type, legal description, tax status, photos, and a map location. Instructions for the online quick property search are available on the Register of Deeds webpage.
How to Find Lancaster County Property Records Online
Lancaster County property records can be found online using several third-party aggregate websites. Requesters must provide accurate information to enable a quick and accurate search. Such information will include owner/business name, address, property ID, and legal description of the property.
The requester will also need to indicate if any copies of the record are required and pay any copy fees.
How to Find Property Owner by Address for Free
The Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds allows individuals to search for property owner information in person or online. Interested parties may come into the office in person or use the online Property Search tool. The online search may be free, but there will usually be a fee if the requester requires physical copies to be made.
Lancaster County Property Tax Lookup
Inquires about Lancaster County property tax can be made by contacting the Lancaster County Treasurer. Individuals may need important property tax information to evaluate their property during a sale. Requests for property tax information can be made to the treasurer’s office via the following methods.
In-person requests can be brought in during working hours Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to:
555 South 10th Street.
Room 102
Lincoln, NE 68508
Mail should be sent to the office mailing address at:
Lancaster County Treasurer
555 S 10th St.
Room 102
Lincoln, NE 68508
For more information, interest parties can call the treasurer’s office at (402) 441-7425 or email cotreas@lancaster.ne.gov. Property tax information can also be viewed online on the county treasurer's webpage.
How to Find Lancaster County Property Appraiser
The Nebraska Real Property Appraiser Board maintains a list of all licensed property appraisers in the state. Interested parties can use the search tool to look up appraisers by county. The search tool will generate a list of certified property appraisers in the selected county. The main service a property appraiser provides is to establish accurate market values for all real property.
Lancaster County Property Assessor
The Lancaster County Property Assessor is in charge of the following tasks in Lancaster County.
- The Assessor is responsible for establishing equalized and accurate market values for all real property
- They maintain personal property accounts for all businesses and farmers with depreciable tangible personal property
- The office reviews all applications for religious, charitable, and educational tax exemptions and administers exemption programs
- The Assessor prepares the county’s annual tax roll for the county treasurer
The Lancaster County Assessor/Register of Deeds can be contacted at their office using the details below:
555 S 10th Street
Room 102
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: (402) 441-7463
Fax: (402) 441-5685
Email: assessor@lancaster.ne.gov
