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Start Here: Where Did the Marriage Occur?
To find a marriage record, choose the state the birth occurred:


 * What if you don't know the state? — Go to How to Estimate Marriage Information

Tips about Searching United States Marriage Records

 * Most marriages are recorded on the county level.
 * Most counties began recording marriages when the county was formed.
 * Many states forward marriage records to state agencies.
 * Marriages recorded by state-level agencies vary widely by date and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records
How do I find my ancestor’s marriage record?


 * Use the Finding US Birth Records wiki page
 * Check online indexes and digital images
 * Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FHL)
 * Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)

Why would I want to search for a birth record?


 * May give the exact date and place where the child was born
 * May indicate where the parents were born
 * Help you extend a generation to the parents of the child.

What information does a birth record include? Information gathered by state and county officials differs from each state. Generally the following was included:


 * Name of child
 * Birth date and place of child
 * Father’s name
 * Mother’s name including maiden
 * Birthplaces of parents

More information about US Birth Records can be found on United States Vital Records wiki page.

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Questions to Ask About Marriage Records
When searching for a marriage record ask yourself the following questions:
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 * Are records available for the dates when I would expect my ancestor to be getting married?
 * Is the database complete? Does it include all counties in the state?
 * Is the database an index only? Will I need to order a film to see the original marriage record?
 * Does the database contain images to the records which I can see online?
 * Have I looked beyond the marriage date and names of the bride and groom for more family information that the record may contain?
 * Does a different type of marriage record from the same county contain additional information about my family?


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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records