How to Find Kentucky Marriage Records

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Finding Kentucky Marriage Records

 * Kentucky was a created from the state of Virginia in 1792
 * Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
 * 1958 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state

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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1954
 * 1954 to 1972
 * 1973 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Marriages Before 1954

 * Kentucky was a created from the state of Virginia in 1792
 * Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database below, try searching for marriage information in other records.

Marriage Records on Microfilm Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available. NOTE: not all African-American marriages were included in the filming of these records.


 * Search the FHLC by county.
 * Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
 * For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.

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Marriages 1954 to 1972
There are no complete marriage indexes online covering the years between 1954 to 1972.

PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage


 * If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
 * If you don't know the county or date of marriage but you believe it is after June 1958, you can request a search for a fee from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
 * If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records


 * A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the county clerk.

OR


 * For marriages AFTER JUNE 1958 - a copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.

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STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage


 * If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
 * If you don't know the county or date of marriage but you believe it is after June 1958, you can request a search for a fee from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
 * If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records or the above indexes


 * A copy of the marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the county clerk.

OR


 * For marriages AFTER JUNE 1958 - a copy of the marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.

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