How to Find District of Columbia Marriage Records

How To Find U.S. Marriage Records D.C.  District of Columbia Marriage Records

Finding District of Columbia Marriage Records

 * In 1801, the District of Columbia was created from the states of Virginia and Maryland. Registration of marriages began in 1811.

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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:
 * Marriages before 1811
 * Marriages between 1811 and 1950
 * Marriages after 1950
 * Marriage year unknown


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Marriages before 1811

 * Before 1811, no marriages were recorded by the District. For records before 1801, search Virginia and Maryland records also.

You may have to search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s marriage date and place.

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Marriages between 1811 and 1950
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:

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 District of Columbia Superior Court.
 * 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


 * Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the District of Columbia Superior Court.

OR


 * View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:

Some images of 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.


 * 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 FamilySearch Center.

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Marriages after 1950
Marriage Records on Microfilm District marriage records are available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. Use the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.


 * For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
 * For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.

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