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. In 1959 Alaska became the 49th state. Alaska is divided into boroughs rather than counties. There were no marriage records kept until 1913 when statewide registration of marriages began.

Finding Alaska Marriage Records
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records

Marriages Before 1913
Before 1913, no government marriages were recorded in Alaska. Church marriage records are included in the following Findmypast collection.
 * United States Marriages – Alaska, 1895-1944 ($) index and images

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



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Marriages 1913 to Present
Obtain the Record

Online records are available in the following collections:
 * 1816-2005: at FamilySearch; index & images
 * 1895-1944: United States Marriages – Alaska at Findmypast; index ($)

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.

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Restrictions for Obtaining Marriage Records
Restrictions for obtaining certificates for couples 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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