The Register of Deeds records and keeps the county's land records — deeds, mortgages, liens and plats — and is where title searches and property record requests are made.

The office is held by Cathy Pavel, who is also County Clerk, and shares Suite 1 at the courthouse. It has its own telephone line, 402-336-2250, separate from the Clerk's 402-336-1762. Post goes to P.O. Box 329, O'Neill, NE 68763.