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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 Nebraska Marriage Records | [[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Nebraska Marriage Records | ||
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In 1867, Nebraska was created as a state from the Nebraska Territory.Statewide registration of marriages bean in 1909.Prior to 1909 some records were recorded and may be available at the offices of the County Clerk where the event occurred. | |||
== Finding Nebraska Marriage Records == | == Finding Nebraska Marriage Records == | ||
* | *Statewide registration of marriage began in 1909. <br> | ||
* | *the county clerk began | ||
*Nebraska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period | *Nebraska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | ||
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:Choose a time period: | :Choose a time period: | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before | :*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1867]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867 | :*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1867 to 1909]]''''''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1909 to Present]]''' | |||
:*'''[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present| | |||
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]''' | :*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]''' | ||
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== '''Marriages Before | == '''Marriages Before 1867''' == | ||
*Before 18--, | *Before 18--, marriages were recorded by the county. | ||
<br> <br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]]. | |||
<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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== '''Marriages | == '''Marriages 1867 to 1909''' == | ||
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. | '''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. | ||
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<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
[[How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records#Finding_Nebraska_Marriage_Records|ear]] | |||
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== '''Marriages | == '''Marriages 1909 to Present''' == | ||
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred. | Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred. | ||
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:*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska county clerk]. | :*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska county clerk]. | ||
:*Copies may be ordered from the | :*Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska Department of Public 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" | | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From NB Dept. of Health State office | ||
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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]] | ||
[[Category:Nebraska]] | [[Category:Nebraska]] | ||
Revision as of 07:50, 11 June 2013
How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
How To Find Nebraska Marriage Records
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In 1867, Nebraska was created as a state from the Nebraska Territory.Statewide registration of marriages bean in 1909.Prior to 1909 some records were recorded and may be available at the offices of the County Clerk where the event occurred.
Finding Nebraska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Statewide registration of marriage began in 1909.
- the county clerk began
- Nebraska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period
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More marriage information is usually found on the marriage license application or the marriage register. Less information is found on the marriage certificate. |
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1867[edit | edit source]
- Before 18--, marriages were recorded by the county.
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.
| 1. Look first in | 2. Then search |
| Church Records |
Census Records |
Marriages 1867 to 1909[edit | edit source]
| Nebraska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||
| Try: | ||||
| RecordSearch|-------|Nebraska, County Marriages, ---- - ---- |
Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch. Does not include the following counties:
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| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
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Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use theFamily History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.
- Search the FHLC by county.
- Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
- For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
Marriages 1909 to Present[edit | edit source]
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information
- Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska county clerk].
- Copies may be ordered from the Nebraska Department of Public Health.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | From NB Dept. of Health State office | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| 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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When ordering Nebraska 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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