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


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Order the marriage record for a fee from the [http://tn.gov/revenue/vehicle/countyclerks.shtml county clerk's offices] in the county the marriage took place.  
Order the marriage record for a fee from the [http://tn.gov/revenue/vehicle/countyclerks.shtml county clerk's offices] in the county the marriage took place.  
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| width="15%" | '''Option C:''' <br>
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Order the marriage record for a fee from the [http://health.state.tn.us/vr/PDFs/PH-3331.pdf Tennessee Department of Health].
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<br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
<br> '''PART B: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  


:*You can request a search for a fee from the [http://health.state.tn.us/vr/PDFs/PH-3331.pdf Tennessee Department of Health]  
:*For marriages that occurred within the last 50 years, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://health.state.tn.us/vr/PDFs/PH-3331.pdf Tennessee Department of Health]  
:*You can also try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records.]]
:*You can also try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records.]]
<center>[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Finding_Tennessee_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Tennessee Marriage Records#Finding_Tennessee_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages After 2002 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].
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| 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" | [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html From MI Dept. of Health State office]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
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| 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
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{{Tip|'''''When ordering Tennessee marriage records:'''''}}
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br>
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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