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How to Find Washington Marriage Records (view source)
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[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] '''Washington Marriage Records''' | [[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] '''Washington Marriage Records''' | ||
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== Finding Washington Marriage Records == | |||
The Washington Territory was established in 1853. Marriages were recorded by the county auditor as each county was created. Statehood was granted in 1889. Statewide registration of marriages in Washington began in 1968. | The Washington Territory was established in 1853. Marriages were recorded by the county auditor as each county was created. Statehood was granted in 1889. Statewide registration of marriages in Washington began in 1968. | ||
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<center>[[How to Find Washington Marriage Records# | <center>[[How to Find Washington Marriage Records#Finding_Washington_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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'''Order marriage records''' from the [[Washington|county auditor]]. If you do not find your ancestor in a marriage index contact the county auditor where you think the marriage took place.<br> | '''Order marriage records''' from the [[Washington|county auditor]]. If you do not find your ancestor in a marriage index contact the county auditor where you think the marriage took place.<br> | ||
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{{Tip|'''When ordering Washington marriage records:''' | {{Tip|'''When ordering Washington marriage records:''' | ||
Request the '''marriage license''' or the '''marriage register''', rather than the '''marriage certificate'''. The license or register usually contains more information.}}<br> <br> | Request the '''marriage license''' or the '''marriage register''', rather than the '''marriage certificate'''. The license or register usually contains more information.}}<br> <br> | ||
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