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== '''Marriages Before 1905'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1905'''  ==


*There are currently no online indexes to South Dakota marriages before 1905
*There are currently no online indexes to South Dakota marriages before 1905  
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county


{{Tip|Also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]].}}
{{Tip|Also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]].}}  


==== Obtain the Record ====
==== Obtain the Record ====


'''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://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk].  
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx county 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://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk].
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx county clerk].


''OR''  
''OR''  
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::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.  
::*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 FamilySearch Center.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
<center>[[How to Find Kentucky Marriage Records#Finding_Kentucky_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Finding_South_Dakota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1905 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1905 to Present'''  ==
Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1958 to the present, but are very good for the years 1973 to 2000.


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes'''
| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes and Digital Images'''
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name-Index Only '''  
| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name-Index and Image '''  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''  
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''  
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1785-1979
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1674849|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 1,532,533
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| width="30%" | RootsWeb, Marriages, 1973-2000
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [http://vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ky/marriage/search.cgi\ On RootsWeb]; free
| align="center" | 1,213,864
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1973-1999  
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1973-1999  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8787 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8561 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8787 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8561 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]  
| align="center" | 2,342,097
| align="center" | 545,737
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| width="30%" | Univ. of KY, Marriages, 1973-1993
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [http://ukcc.uky.edu/vitalrec/ On University of Kentucky website]; free; date is given in a code: MM/DD/YY
| align="center" | Undisclosed
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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://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk]&nbsp;or<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;the </span>[http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">.</span>
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx county clerk] or the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/order.aspx South Dakota 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'''  


:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx county clerk].
:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx county clerk].


''OR''  
''OR''  


:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics].
:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/order.aspx South Dakota Department of Health].


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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx From County where Marriage occurred]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx From County where Marriage occurred]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics] <br>
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/order.aspx South Dakota Department of Health] <br>
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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  
| Expedited service on [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/kentucky/kentucky-office-of-vital-statistics VitalChek]  
| Expedited service on [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/south-dakota/south-dakota-vital-records VitalChek]  
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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<center>[[How to Find Kentucky Marriage Records#Finding_Kentucky_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== Wiki Articles  ==
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]]
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]__NOTOC__
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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 South Dakota Marriage Records
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Dakota Territory was created in 1861. In 1887 it was divided into two territories North and South Dakota. In 1889 South Dakota became a state.
== Finding South Dakota Marriage Records  ==
*1862 Dakota Territorial Legislature declared all marriages prior to 1862 as legal if they had been performed by a minister, justices of the peace or judges. <br>
*1890, the clerk of the circuit court or register of deed kept the records
*In July 1905 South Dakota adopted a uniform vital statistics law
*1920 marriage records from the county were transferred to the State Board of Health
*South Dakota marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period
{{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }}
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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==
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:Choose a time period:
:*'''[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1862]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1862 to 1890]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1890 to 1905]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|1905 to 1920]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1920 to Present]]'''
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''
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<br> [[Frequently Asked Questions about United States Marriage Records|'''Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''']]
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== '''Marriages Before 1862'''  ==
*Before 18--, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
*18-- to 18-- 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]].
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| &nbsp;[[South Dakota Church Records|Church Records]]<br>
[[South Dakota Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[South Dakota Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]
| &nbsp;[[South Dakota Census|Census Records]]
[[South Dakota Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[South Dakota Vital Records|Death Records]]<br> [[United States Bible Records|Bible Records]]
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=== American Indian Agency Marriage Records  ===
 
== '''Marriages 1862 to 1890'''  ==
 
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''
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[[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]]
 
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'''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[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.
<center>[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Finding_South_Dakota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 1890 to 1905''' ==
 
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'''Free;''' most counties 18-- - 19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.
 
Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.
 
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''
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[[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]]
 
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'''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 [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.
<center>[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Finding_South_Dakota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 1905 to 1920'''<br>  ==
 
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| width="25%" | Ancestry Database: Ancestry.com ($)
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8561 South Dakota, County Marriages,1905-1949]
| width="65%" | '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8561 South Dakota, County Marriages, 1905-1949] - use your own Ancestry subscription
| '''$,''' [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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| [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx South Dakota County Clerk]
| width="65%" | If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx South Dakota county clerk] where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
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| [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/order.aspx South Dakota Department of Health]
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/order.aspx South Dakota Department of&nbsp; Health].
It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk. <br>
 
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| 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.
*1880-1942 Standing Rock Agency, Birth, marriages and deaths records. BIA {{FHL|265795|item|disp=FHL Film 1204876 (first of 2 films)}}


::*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.
<center>[[How to Find South Dakota Marriage Records#Finding_South_Dakota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 1920 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://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx county register of deeds].
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/order.aspx South Dakota 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://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/County/default.aspx From County where Marriage occurred]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://doh.sd.gov/VitalRecords/order.aspx From SD Dept. of Health State&nbsp;]
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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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota Marriage Records#Finding_South_Dakota_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
== Wiki Articles  ==
== Wiki Articles  ==


:*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/South_Dakota_Online_Genealogy_Records South Dakota Online Records]
:*[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/South_Dakota_Vital_Records South Dakota Vital Records]
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]  
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:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]__NOTOC__
 
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=== American Indian Agency Marriage Records  ===
 
*1880-1942 Standing Rock Agency, Birth, marriages and deaths records. BIA {{FHL|265795|item|disp=FHL Film 1204876 (first of 2)}}
 
=== References  ===
 
''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in South Dakota''. By the South Dakota Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. FHL Book 978.3 V23s. FHL film 1,597,561 Item 2. FHL microfiche 6,010,865. {{FHL|487481|item|disp=FHL film 1597561}}<br>


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