How to Find Indiana Marriage Records

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

Indiana became a state in 1816, created from Indiana Territory. Marriage records were recorded as each county was created.

Finding Indiana Marriage Records

 * 1816 - county clerks began to record marriage records
 * 1958 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
 * Indiana marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period

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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1816
 * 1816 to 1958
 * 1958 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Marriages Before 1816

 * Before 1816, marriages were recorded by the county

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



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STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information
Limited marriage records maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's marriage or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the County - where the event took place. .

Other records with marriage information

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 theFamily History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.


 * 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 1958 to Present

 * Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred
 * 1958 - county clerks began sending copies to the state

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information


 * Copies may be ordered from thecounty: Clerk of Circuit Court or Clerk of Superior Court.


 * Copies may be ordered from theIndiana Department of Public Health.

Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information. Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

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