How to Find Kansas Marriage Records: Difference between revisions

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'''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'''  


:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.kscountyclerks.org/clerks.htm county clerk].  
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk].  
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]


'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''  
'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''  


:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.kscountyclerks.org/clerks.htm county clerk].
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk].


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'''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'''  


:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.kscountyclerks.org/clerks.htm county clerk] or the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html Kansas Department of Health].  
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk] or the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html Kansas Department of Health].  
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]


'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''  
'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''  


:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.kscountyclerks.org/clerks.htm county clerk].
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk].  
:*Order a copy of a marraige record for a fee from the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html Kansas Department of Health].


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''OR''  
:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html Kansas Department of 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.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf From County where Marriage occurred]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/marriage.html Kansas Department of Health] <br>
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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
| Expedited service on [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/kansas/kansas-office-of-vital-statistics VitalChek]
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:
:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:
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