How to Find Indiana Marriage Records

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


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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 circuit court clerk.
 * 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 circuit court clerk.

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 FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.


 * Search the FamilySearch Catalog by county.
 * Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
 * Some microfilms are available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

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 in Index

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record

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


 * Copies may be ordered from the Indiana 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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 * Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992, ($), index.
 * Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959, ($), index and Images.
 * Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959, ($), index and Images.
 * Web: Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008 ($)