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


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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Marriage Records'''</span>  
:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Marriage Records'''</span>  
:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span>  
:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West VirginiaMarriage Records#Marriages_Before_1954|Before 1954]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1863|Before 1863]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Marriage Records#Marriages_1954_to_1972|1954 to 1972]]''' </span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Marriage Records#Marriages_1964 to Present|1964 to Present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Marriage Records#Marriages_1973_to_Present|1973 to Present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span>


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*In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia  
*In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia  
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county  
*Marriages before 1863 would have been recorded by county clerks in Virginia  
*Marriages before 1863 would have been recorded by county clerks in Virginia


If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records For United States Marriage Information|other records]]. <br>  
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records For United States Marriage Information|other records]]. <br>  
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| '''Free;''' dates vary by county: some start before 1853 or do not go to 1970; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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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.  
[[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]]  
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
 
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<center>[[How to Find Kentucky Marriage Records#Finding_Kentucky_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Kentucky Marriage Records#Finding_Kentucky_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1964 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1964 to Present'''  ==
*1964 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state
*1964 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
Some marriages after 1964 are found in the following databases.
 
Some marriages after 1964 are found in the following databases.  


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| '''Free;''' dates vary by county: some start before 1853 or do not go to 1970; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
| '''Free;''' dates vary by county: some start before 1853 or do not go to 1970; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_mcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''  
| 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.  
[[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]]  
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
 
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


If you did not find your ancestor in the above database, follow the instructions below:
If you did not find your ancestor in the above database, follow the instructions below:  


'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx From County where Marriage occurred]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx From County where Marriage occurred]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm After June 1958 - Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics] <br>
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm After June 1958 - Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics] <br>
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
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<center>[[How to Find Kentucky Marriage Records#Finding_Kentucky_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 1973 to Present'''  ==
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
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| width="25%" | [http://ukcc.uky.edu/vitalrec/ 1973-1993 at University of Kentucky website]
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| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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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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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
'''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 [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk].
:*If you don't know the county or date of marriage but you believe it is after '''June 1958''', you can request a search for a fee from the [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics].
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records.]]
'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records or the above indexes'''
:*A copy of the marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk].
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:*For marriages '''AFTER&nbsp;JUNE&nbsp;1958''' - a copy of the marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics].
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx From County where Marriage occurred]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm After June 1958 - Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
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