How to Find Kansas Marriage Records
Finding Kansas Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
- 1913 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Marriages Before 1913[edit | edit source]
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index[edit | edit source]
| Marriage Digital Images | |||
| Database Name - Index and Image | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| Ancestry, Kansas, County Marriages, 1811-1911 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 619,834 |
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1911 | On FamilySearch; free; no index; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | Undisclosed | |
| Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1800-1946 | On Findmypast ($) | ||
| If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try: | |||
| Database Name-Index Only | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1840-1935 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 286,775 | |
| Kansas Historical Society, Marriages, 1854-1861 | On Kansas Historical Society; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 14,503 | |
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1854-1873 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 30,293 |
| Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local FamilySearch center or your local public library. |
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:
PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage
- If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county district court clerk.
- If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.
PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records
- Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county district court clerk.
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- View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:
Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.
- Search the FamilySearch Catalog by county.
- Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
- Some films may be available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
Marriages 1913 to Present[edit | edit source]
- Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1913 to the present
- 1913 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information[edit | edit source]
| Database Name | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1800-1946 | On Findmypast; Index and Images ($) | ||
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1840-1935 | On FamilySearch; Index Only; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 286,775 | |
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
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 county district court clerk or the Kansas Department of Health.
- 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 county district court clerk.
OR
- A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the Kansas Department of Health.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | Kansas Department of Health | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | County websites can be more difficult to use | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | |
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 may be available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
American Indian Records[edit | edit source]
1901-1933 Birth, marriages and deaths, Pottawatomie Agency. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs FS Library film 1015900 items 1-8
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