How to Find Alaska Marriage Records

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Alaska was permanently founded by Russians from 1799 to 1867. United States purchased Alaska in 1867 and made it a territory. Then on 1959, Alaska became the 49th state. There were no counties or other places that kept death records until 1913 when statewide registration of deaths began.

Finding Alaska Marriage Records
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Marriages Before 1912

 * Before 1912, no marriages were recorded by the Alaska

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



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Marriages 1913 to Present
Order Marriage Record

With a date (from your records), you can order a copy of the marriage certificate for a fee from the following:

See list of restrictions for ordering marriage records.

The marriage license may be obtained from the city courthouse where the couple was married. The license may have more information.. Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Restrictions for Obtaining Marriage Records
Restrictions for couples born who married within the last 50 years : To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:


 * The bride or groom may obtain a coup of their own marriage certificate
 * Legal representative must submit a certified copy of the legal documennt.

You need to supply:


 * Copy of government-issued picture ID of the person requesting the marriage certificate.

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