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A direct relationship to the subject of the record sought will only be required in cases where the required time period has not yet elapsed. Even then, the record may be | A direct relationship to the subject of the record sought will only be required in cases where the required time period has not yet elapsed. Even then, the record may be accessible if it can be shown that all "participating parties" have died at least 30 years ago. Participating parties in a birth record are both parents and the child, and both spouses in a marriage. | ||
Special regulations apply to records of adoptees and other special-needs groups. | Special regulations apply to records of adoptees and other special-needs groups. | ||
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Marriages were usually recorded where the bride lived. After 1792 a civil marriage ceremony was required in areas of Germany under French control. In 1876 this law was applied to all of Germany. Most couples also had a church wedding, so records may exist for both the civil and church ceremonies. The civil marriage records may include more information than the comparable church records. When possible search both the civil registration and church records. | Marriages were usually recorded where the bride lived. After 1792 a civil marriage ceremony was required in areas of Germany under French control. In 1876 this law was applied to all of Germany. Most couples also had a church wedding, so records may exist for both the civil and church ceremonies. The civil marriage records may include more information than the comparable church records. When possible search both the civil registration and church records. | ||
[[ | [[Germany Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|German Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
=== Records of Intention to Marry === | === Records of Intention to Marry === | ||