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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.  
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.  


 Coeur d'Alene, [[Kootenai County, Idaho]] served '''eloping couples '''from Idaho, and Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. In Coeur d'Alene, there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage.  
Coeur d'Alene, [[Kootenai County, Idaho]] served '''eloping couples '''from Idaho, and Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. In Coeur d'Alene, there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage.  


Some Idaho couples may have run away to West Wendover, [[Elko County, Nevada]].  
Some Idaho couples may have run away to West Wendover, [[Elko County, Nevada]].  
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Idaho death certificates can be obtained from the county where the event occurred. There are no restrictions, anyone can obtain a marriage record over 50 years old.  
Idaho death certificates can be obtained from the county where the event occurred. There are no restrictions, anyone can obtain a marriage record over 50 years old.  


Visit [http://www.idaho.gov/aboutidaho/county/index.html Idaho Counties] for contact and ording information.  
Visit [http://www.idaho.gov/aboutidaho/county/index.html Idaho Counties] for contact and ording information.  


{{Tip|'''''When ordering Idaho marriage records: Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.'''''}}  
{{Tip|'''''When ordering Idaho marriage records: Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.'''''}}  


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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


Idaho marriage certificates after 1911 are on file at the [http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/VitalRecordsandHealthStatistics/Birth,Death,Marriage,DivorceCertificates/tabid/82/Default.aspx Idaho Department of Health and Welfare].&nbsp;
Idaho marriage certificates after 1911 are on file at the [http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/VitalRecordsandHealthStatistics/Birth,Death,Marriage,DivorceCertificates/tabid/82/Default.aspx Idaho Department of Health and Welfare].


There are no restrictions, anyone can obtain records 50 years and older.  
There are no restrictions, anyone can obtain records 50 years and older.  
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7849 1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use your Ancestry subscription]  
| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7849 1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use your Ancestry subscription]  
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


Idaho marriage certificates after 1911 are on file at the [http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/VitalRecordsandHealthStatistics/Birth,Death,Marriage,DivorceCertificates/tabid/82/Default.aspx Idaho Department of Health and Welfare].&nbsp;&nbsp;
Idaho marriage certificates after 1911 are on file at the [http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/VitalRecordsandHealthStatistics/Birth,Death,Marriage,DivorceCertificates/tabid/82/Default.aspx Idaho Department of Health and Welfare].  


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For records within the last 50 years you must be:  
For records within the last 50 years you must be:  


*Immediate family members including: spouse, sibling, parent, child, grandparent and grandchild (step-relatives, in-laws, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. are not immediate family as defined by Idaho Statute). &nbsp;
*Immediate family members including: spouse, sibling, parent, child, grandparent and grandchild (step-relatives, in-laws, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. are not immediate family as defined by Idaho Statute).  
*Legal representative of immediate family member.  
*Legal representative of immediate family member.  
*Those who provide documentation showing it is needed for their&nbsp;property right.  
*Those who provide documentation showing it is needed for their property right.  
*Proof of relation/legal representation may be required.
*Proof of relation/legal representation may be required.