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Buffalo County District Court

County Clerk of Court · Kearney

The Clerk of the Buffalo County District Court, at 1512 Central Avenue in the heart of downtown Kearney, doubles as a designated passport acceptance agent.

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Location & contact

📍 Location & contact

Address1512 Central Ave, Kearney 68847

Phone3082361246

Plus Code86G2MWQ8+QX

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At a glance

Downtown courthouse locationCounty government acceptance agentFirst-time and minor applications

📖 About this office

The Clerk of the Buffalo County District Court, at 1512 Central Avenue in the heart of downtown Kearney, doubles as a designated passport acceptance agent. For residents who prefer a county government setting over a post office, or who are already downtown for other courthouse business, it is a convenient place to lodge a first-time or child passport application.

Staff here review your documents, verify your identity, witness the DS-11 signature, and forward the sealed application to the federal processor. The court charges the standard federal acceptance fee for new applications; renewals sent by mail do not require this step. Because clerk offices keep courthouse hours and can be busy with legal filings, phoning ahead at (308) 236-1246 to confirm availability is worthwhile. This is one of two acceptance points covered on our Kearney passport guide.

💡 Good to know

Photos are not produced at the courthouse, so bring a compliant 2x2 photo with you. Have your citizenship evidence, photo ID and a photocopy ready, plus payment for both the federal fee and the acceptance fee. If your travel date is close and appointment slots are tight across Nebraska, review the fastest routes to a regional agency on our Nebraska passport overview.

⭐ Services

New adult passport

Child/minor passport

Passport renewal (by mail info)

Document sealing (DS-11)

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is there an acceptance fee at the Buffalo County District Court?

Yes, the standard federal acceptance fee applies to new passport applications. Renewals eligible to be mailed do not require an acceptance agent, so no fee is charged for those.

Should I call before visiting the courthouse for a passport?

Calling (308) 236-1246 first is a good idea, since the clerk's office keeps courthouse hours and may ask you to come during specific times or set an appointment.