How to Find Alaska Marriage Records

How To Find U.S. Marriage Records How To Find Alaska Marriage Records

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

Finding Alaska Marriage Records
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 * 1913 to Present
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Marriages Before 1912
Before 1912, no marriages were recorded in 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
Obtain the 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 application may be obtained from the closest courthouse to where the couple was married. The map will help show the divisions. The application may contain important genealogical information but it not considered proof that the marriage occurred. Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Restrictions for Obtaining Marriage Records
Restrictions for couples born who married within the last 50 years : The following may obtain a copy of the marriage certificate for those who married within the last 50 years:


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

You need to supply:


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

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