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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 Idaho Marriage Records UNDER CONSTRUCTION == Finding Idaho Marriage Records == *1911 Idaho began statewide registration of marriages *Idaho marriages which occurred more than 50 years ago are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone. {{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }} <br> {| width="75%" border="1" align="center" style="margin: 1em auto" |- ! valign="middle" bgcolor="C0 C0 C0" align="center" colspan="2" scope="col" | == '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | bgcolor="DC DC DC" style="width: 300px;" | :'''Marriage Records''' :Choose a time period: :*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1947|Before 1947]]''' :*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1947_to_50 year before Present|1947 to 50 years before Present]]''' :*'''[[How to Find Idaho Marriage Records#Marriages_50_years_ago_to_Present|50 Years Ago to Present]]''' :*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]''' |} <br> [[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']] {| width="99%" border="0" align="center" |- ! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" | |} <br> == '''Marriages Before 1947''' == *Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state *1805 to 1820 very few records exist <br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]]. {| width="75%" border="1" style="margin: 1em auto" |- | '''1. Look first in''' | '''2. Then search''' |- | [[Michigan Church Records|Church Records]]<br> [[Michigan Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Michigan Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]] | [[Michigan Census|Census Records]] [[Michigan Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[Michigan Vital Records|Death Records]]<br> [[United States Bible Records|Bible Records]] |} <br> ::

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{| width="99%" border="0" align="center" |- ! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" | |} <br> == '''Marriages 1947 to 50 years before Present''' == {| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="0" |- | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Michigan Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | | |- | width="10%" | ''Try:'' | | |- | | width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1867}} | width="65%" | '''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. '''Does not''' include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee. <br> |- | align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]] | |- | align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | [[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]] | |} '''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.

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{| width="99%" border="0" align="center" |- ! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" | |} == '''Marriages 50 years ago to Present''' == Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred. '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' :*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html county clerk]. :*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Public Health]. {| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="1" |- | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates''' |- | 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" | [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html From MI Dept. of Health State office] |- | width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons''' | width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons''' |- | May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | County websites can be more difficult to use | Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |} {{Tip|'''''When ordering Michigan marriage records:'''''}} Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br>  

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