Nebraska Filing and E-Filing

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Nebraska's e-filing covers all case types statewide. People without a lawyer may sign up as optional users, but you must pay registration and filing fees and then e-file everything in your case, so many self-represented people still file in person, by mail, or by fax.

If you plan to ask the court to waive fees, file on paper instead of registering for e-filing.

In Nebraska, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

Official Nebraska filing resources

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Nebraska eFiling (Nebraska.gov) (Nebraska Judicial Branch): Nebraska's e-filing covers all case types statewide. People without a lawyer may sign up as optional users, but you must pay registration and filing fees and then e-file everything in your case, so many self-represented people still file in person, by mail, or by fax. https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-EFILE/

Nebraska official filing information (Nebraska judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Nebraska and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://nebraskajudicial.gov/e-services/efiling

Nebraska courts directory (district and county courts) (Nebraska judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://nebraskajudicial.gov/courts

Nebraska family law forms (official index) (Nebraska judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Nebraska family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/forms

Nebraska court self-help resources (Nebraska courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Nebraska family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help

Nebraska rules of procedure (Nebraska judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Nebraska. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/court-rules

Official link data for Nebraska was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Can I file my own family papers online in Nebraska?

In Nebraska, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. If you plan to ask the court to waive fees, file on paper instead of registering for e-filing.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Nebraska?

Dissolution filing fee: ~$158. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Nebraska?

Family cases in Nebraska are heard in the District Court. Divorce is heard in District Court; the separate County Court and a Juvenile Court handle some related matters. Nebraska's 93 counties are grouped into judicial districts.