Scotts Bluff County Nebraska

Official Website of Scotts Bluff County in Western Nebraska. Your source for Information about Scotts Bluff County Offices, Departments and Services. Cities and villages include Gering, Henry, Lyman, McGrew, Melbeta, Minatare, Mitchell, Morrill, Scottsbluff and Terrytown

Two drop boxes have been installed for public use between the Courthouse and Administration Buildings. The public is encouraged to utilize these boxes for documents or payments required by the respective County offices. Be SURE to place your documents inside a sealed envelope labeled for a specific office.


Scottsbluff County Jury trials have resumed. Jury Summons have been sent for the May – July, 2020 term, prospective jurors should respond to the qualification form and call the Jury Line (308) 633-1835 to verify when, if any, jury trial may be scheduled during that term. Due to COVID-19 County Courts are asking all visitors to observe social distancing guidelines.

Jury Service

Administration Building phone numbers are as follows:

Auto Registration: 308-436-6616
Assessor: 308-436-6627
Clerk: 308-436-6600
Driver’s License – State of Nebraska: 308-436-6597
Election Office: 308-436-6653
General Assistance AND Health Department: 308-436-6636
GIS Mapping: 308-436-6654
Human Resources: 308-436-6718
Juvenile Probation: 308-436-6655
Register of Deeds: 308-436-6607
Sheriff: 308-436-6667
Treasurer: 308-436-6617
Tri-City Roadrunner: 308-436-6687
Veterans Service: 308-436-6643
W.I.N.G: 308-436-4544

Building & Zoning, Roads Department and Weed Control Offices located at 785 Rundell Road can be contacted at 308-436-6700.

Courthouse phone numbers are as follows:

County Court: 308-436-6648
District Court: 308-436-6641
County Attorney: 308-436-6674
Public Defender: 308-436-6678


Current Events and Dates

  • May 1, Monday - Nebraska Personal Property Returns - Filings due with Assessor.
  • May 1, Monday - Taxes Due - Real Estate and Personal Property 1st Half Due.
  • May 1, Monday - Commissioners Meeting - Commissioners Room 4:30 p.m.
  • May 10, Wednesday - Tourism Committee Meeting - Commissioners Room 1:15 p.m.
  • May 15, Monday - Commissioners Meeting - Commissioners Room 4:30 p.m.
  • May 16, Tuesday -Communications Center Advisory Board Meeting- Communications Conference Room 3:30 p.m.
  • May 29, Monday - Memorial Day - Holiday, All Offices Closed.

Locations

Scotts Bluff County - Map
Administration Building
1825 10th Street
Gering, NE 69341

Scotts Bluff County Administration Building

Scotts Bluff County - Map
Court House
1725 10th Street
Gering, NE 69341

Scotts Bluff County Administration Building

General Office Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Most Departments Open through the Lunch Hour
Closed Weekends and Holidays:

  • New Year's Day - January 1st
  • Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January
  • Presidents Day - 3rd Monday in February
  • Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
  • Juneteenth - June 19th
  • Independence Day - July 4th
  • Labor Day - 1st Monday in September
  • Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October
  • Veteran's Day - November 11th
  • Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thur. & Fri. in November
  • Christmas Day - December 25th