How to Find Wyoming Marriage Records
Finding Wyoming Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
- 1941 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1941[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[edit | edit source]
| If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try: | |||
| Database Name | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1839-1957 | On Findmypast ($); index and images | ||
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1877-1920 | On FamilySearch; free; and MyHeritage ($); INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 14,070 | |
| FamilySearch, Wyoming Marriages, 1869-1923 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 31,831 | |
| BYU-Idaho, Marriages, 1867-1950 | On Western States Marriage Index; free; INCOMPLETE | ~24,000 | |
| 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 clerk. You can put the name of the county in Wyoming along with the words County Clerk into an internet search engine to find information on the particular Wyoming County Clerk you are searching for.
- 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 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 microfilms may be available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
Marriages 1941 to Present[edit | edit source]
Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1941 to the present.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information[edit | edit source]
| If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try: | |||
| Database Name | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1839-1957 | On Findmypast ($); index and images | ||
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1877-1920 | On FamilySearch; free; and MyHeritage ($); INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 14,070 | |
| BYU-Idaho, Marriages, 1867-1950 | On Western States Marriage Index; free; INCOMPLETE | ~24,000 | |
| 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]
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 clerk or the Wyoming 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
- A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the county clerk.
OR
- A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the Wyoming Department of Health.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | Wyoming 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 | |
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
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