Marriage fees increased

Lawmakers passed a bill March 6 that increases county marriage license fees.

LB88, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Kathy Campbell, increases the fee charged by counties from $15 to $25 for issuing and recording marriage licenses and to administer oaths or affirmations for marriage. The bill also increases the fee charged by counties from $5 to $9 to make a certified copy of a marriage record.

Senators passed the bill on a 42-4 vote.