Filing for Divorce in Sarpy County (Papillion & Bellevue), Nebraska
A practical guide to filing an uncontested divorce in the 2nd Judicial District (Bellevue / Papillion area, population approximately 195,000). Every Nebraska-required form is generated for Sarpy County filers and pre-filled with your information.
Sarpy County District Court
1210 Golden Gate Drive, Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 593-2267
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (closed court holidays)
Free surface parking on-site at the Sarpy County Courthouse campus.
Official court contact sourceFiling fee
$200
Effective July 1, 2026. Paid one time at filing. Fee waiver may be available via Poverty Affidavit.
Official filing-fee statuteTypical timeline
8–14 weeks
Filing to final decree (uncontested). Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-363, a decree generally cannot be entered until 60 days after service of process or the respondent's voluntary appearance.
Read Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-363How to serve your spouse in Sarpy County
- Voluntary Appearance signed by your spouse (fastest, free)
- Personal service by the Sarpy County Sheriff
- Service by certified mail (Praecipe + Affidavit of Mailing)
Practical tips for Sarpy County filers
- •Sarpy County is a popular choice for active-duty Offutt Air Force Base personnel — note that you must still meet Nebraska's 1-year residency requirement (military stationed in Nebraska generally qualifies).
- •The Civil/Domestic Relations clerk is on the first floor. Free on-site parking makes filing in person quick.
- •Sarpy County does not require local supplemental forms, so the standard DivorceQuik packet is sufficient.
- •Average uncontested timeline is 2–3 months from filing to final decree; the statutory 60-day period is measured from service or voluntary appearance, not simply from filing.
Filing logistics at the Sarpy County courthouse
Where to file: District Court clerk in Papillion
Sarpy County District Court sits at 1210 Golden Gate Drive in Papillion, with free on-site parking. File your completed packet and pay the filing fee at the district court clerk's office — the Nebraska Judicial Branch lists the district court at (402) 593-2267.
E-filing vs. paper filing
Attorneys must e-file in Nebraska courts, but self-represented Sarpy County filers can choose: register as an optional non-attorney e-filing user under Neb. Ct. R. § 2-216 (requires internet, a valid email, and paying standard fees — not compatible with a fee waiver, and everything must then be e-filed), or simply file on paper at the clerk's window, which is what most self-represented filers do.
Certified copies of your decree
When your decree is signed, request certified copies from the district court clerk — Nebraska courts use the standard Request for File Copies or Certified Copies form (CC 3:29); the clerk can confirm the current cost. Military families near Offutt AFB often need an extra certified copy for DEERS and benefits updates.
Finalizing: short hearing or decree without hearing
After the statutory period, uncontested Sarpy County cases conclude with a short final hearing, or without any hearing at all if you qualify under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-361(3) and file the statewide Request for Decree Without Hearing (form DC 6:4.9). Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-363, a decree generally cannot be entered until 60 days after service or voluntary appearance. DivorceQuik's Sarpy County packet includes the right forms and instructions for either path.
Estimate Nebraska child support before you file
Free calculator that runs the actual Sarpy County judge will use under Neb. Ct. R. § 4-201 — no signup required.
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