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[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Nebraska Marriage Records  
[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Nebraska Marriage Records  


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In 1867, Nebraska was created as a state from the Nebraska Territory.Statewide registration of marriages bean in 1909.Prior to 1909 some records were recorded and may be available at the offices of the County Clerk where the event occurred.
 
 


== Finding Nebraska Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Nebraska Marriage Records  ==


*18-- Nebraska laws required counties to record marriages
*Statewide registration of marriage began in 1909. <br>
*1 April 1867, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
*the county clerk began  
*An additional 1905 law resulted in greater statewide compliance
*Nebraska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period
*Nebraska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period


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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==


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:Choose a time period:  
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:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1820]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1867]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1805 to 1867]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1867 to 1909]]''''''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1867 to 1925]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1909 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|1926 to 1935]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1936 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''


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== '''Marriages Before 1820'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1867'''  ==


*Before 18--, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
*Before 18--,&nbsp; marriages were recorded by the county.


 
<br> <br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].  
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].  


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== '''Marriages 1820 to 1867'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1867 to 1909'''  ==


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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
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<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  


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== '''Marriages 1868 to 1925'''  ==
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Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''
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[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 1926 to 1935'''<br>  ==
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'''Free;''' most counties 1925-1936: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.


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| [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html County Clerk]
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the Nebraska county clerk where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
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| [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Health]
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the  Nebraska Department of Public Health.
 
If you are unsure about the marriage year, the Michigan Department of Public Health charges $12 more for each year searched. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''
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[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
 
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]
 
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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.
 
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  


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== '''Marriages 1936 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1909 to Present'''  ==


Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.  
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.  
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:*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska county clerk].
:*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska county clerk].


:*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska Department of Public Health.
:*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska Department of Public Health.


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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html From County where Marriage occurred]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County where Marriage occurred  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html From MI Dept. of Health State office]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From NB Dept. of Health State office
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
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:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
 


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