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


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| {{RecordSearch|1804002|1850 - 1952 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1804002|1850 - 1952 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''Free;''' index of marriage records from individual counties. Includes marriage licenses, certificates, registers, applications, affidavits, stubs, etc. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers.
| '''Free;''' index of marriage records from individual counties. Includes marriage licenses, certificates, registers, applications, affidavits, stubs, etc. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers.
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| {{RecordSearch|1674735|1850 - 1945 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1674735|1850 - 1945 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''Free;''' index of marriage records. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers.
| '''Free;''' index of marriage records. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers.
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Marriage Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Marriage Certificate'''  ====


If your ancestor appeared in the index, there are three options:  
If your ancestor appeared in the index, you have three options:  


*FamilySearch.org - If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|order]] the microfilm from the Family History Library. <br>  
*FamilySearch.org - If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|order]] the microfilm from the Family History Library. <br>  
*Individual County Registrars and Recorders - If there is no GS microfilm number available, or if you cannot gain access to the microfilm, you may [http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/CountyRecorderOffice.aspx contact] the county registrar or recorder office where your ancestor was married and order a copy of the marriage record.
*Individual County Registrars and Recorders - If there is no GS microfilm number available, or if you cannot gain access to the microfilm, you may [http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/CountyRecorderOffice.aspx contact] the county registrar or recorder office where your ancestor was married and order a copy of the marriage record.  
*California Department of Health -  
*California Department of Health - You can [http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/CertifiedCopiesofMarriageandDivorceRecords.aspx Vital Records office of the California Dept of Public Health order] the certificate from the state department.
 


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== '''Marriages after 1952'''  ==
== '''Marriages after 1952'''  ==


The Vital Records office of the California Department of Health and Human Services has copies of marriages from 1923 to present day. Marriages from 1892 to 1922 are held by the California State Archives. Marriages before 1892 are held by the individual town clerk offices.
Statewide registration of marriages began in 1905 with general compliance by 1920. The Vital Records office of the California Department of Public Health has copies of marriages from 1905 to present day.


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  ====
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| [https://portal.maine.gov/marriage/archdev.marriage_archive.search_form 1892 - Current*]  
| [http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/ca/_vitals/camarrin.htm 1949-1959]  
| '''Free;''' index to death certificates from California State Archives. *Includes years from 1892 to '''THREE '''years previous to current year.
| VitalSearch-ca.com - '''$'''; index only, no images
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| {{RecordSearch|1674915|1771-1907 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1949339|1960-1985 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''Free;''' index to marriage records. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers.
| '''Free;''' index to marriage records.  
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1961 1713-1937 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]  
| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1144 1960 - 1985 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]  
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1961 1713-1937 - use your own Ancestry subscription]  
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| '''$,''' [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
| '''$,''' [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="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Death Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-ME-NDX.html County probate judge's offices]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/CountyRecorderOffice.aspx County Registrar and Recorder offices]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/data-research/vital-records/order/index.shtml Vital Records office of the California Dept of Health and Human Services]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/CertifiedCopiesofMarriageandDivorceRecords.aspx Vital Records office of the California Dept of Public Health]
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state  
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state  
| County websites can be more difficult to use  
| County websites can be more difficult to use  
| Has an expedited service on [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/maine Vital Chek]  
| Has an expedited service on [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records Vital Chek]  
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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