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In 1861, Kansas was created from the Territory of Kansas.Statewide registration of marriages began in 1913 in Kansas. The counties may have copies of these records.


== Finding Kansas Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Kansas Marriage Records  ==


*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
*1913 Kansas laws required counties to record marriages
*1913 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
*Before 1913,the county clerk may have records
*Kansas 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? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==


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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span>
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== '''Marriages Before 1913'''  ==
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*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county


== '''Marriages Before 1861'''  ==


If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]].
*Before 1861, no marriages were recorded by the county or Territory
*1861 to 1913 very few records exist


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
<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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| [[Kansas Church Records|Church Records]]<br>
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''
[[Kansas Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Kansas Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
 
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| [[Kansas Census|Census Records]]  
| Ancestry, Kansas, County Marriages, 1811-1911
[[Kansas Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[Kansas Vital Records|Death Records]]<br> [[United States Bible Records|Bible Records]]  
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61371 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
 
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61371 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 619,834
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1855-1911
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1851040|On FamilySearch}}; free; no index; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | Undisclosed
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| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1800-1946
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=kansas On Findmypast] ($)
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<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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| colspan="4" | '''If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:'''
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| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1840-1935
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1674845|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 286,775
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| width="30%" | Kansas Historical Society, Marriages, 1854-1861
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-marriage-index-1854-1861/11315 On Kansas Historical Society]; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 14,503
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1854-1873
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3444 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3444 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 30,293
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== '''Marriages 1861 to 1913'''  ==


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| '''''Can't access Ancestry?'''''  
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Kansas Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images'''  
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ local FamilySearch center] or your local public library.
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| width="30%" | '''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. <br> [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Search other records]] with marriage information.  
| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|-------|Kansas, County Marriages, ---- - ----}}
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  


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'''Does not''' include the following counties:


==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
<br>


If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:
|-
| 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.


'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]


:*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].
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:*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.]]
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'''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.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk].


''OR''  
'''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.


:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.  
 
Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.
 
::*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county.  
::*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.  
::*Some films may be available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Kansas Marriage Records#Finding_Kansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Kansas Marriage Records#Finding_Kansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1913 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1913 to Present'''  ==


*Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1913 to the present
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.  
*1913 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
 
 
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  ====
 
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="1"
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name'''
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
|-
| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1800-1946
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=kansas On Findmypast]; Index and Images ($)
| align="center" |
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1840-1935
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1674845|On FamilySearch}}; Index Only; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 286,775
|}
 
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="0"
|-
| width="30%" | '''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. <br> [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Search other records]] with marriage information.  
 
|}
 
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
 
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:


'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  


:*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].
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf 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.]]


'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html Kansas Department of Health and Environmen]t.
 
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.kssos.org/forms/communication/county.pdf county district court clerk].
 
''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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| 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>
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html KN Dept. of Health and Environment]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
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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  
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| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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''OR''  
{{Tip|'''''When ordering Kansas marriage records:'''''}}
 
:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:


Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br>
 
::*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.  
::*Some microfilms may be available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
<center>[[How to Find Kansas Marriage Records#Finding_Kansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Kansas Marriage Records#Finding_Kansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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=== American Indian Records  ===
1901-1933 Birth, marriages and deaths, Pottawatomie Agency. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs {{FSC|264120|item|disp=FS Library film 1015900 items 1-8}}
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== Wiki Articles  ==
== Wiki Articles  ==


:*Kansas
:*[[Kansas Online Collections]]
:*[[Kansas Vital Records|Kansas 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]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage 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]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[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, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
:*[[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]]__NOTOC__
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[Kansas Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Kansas Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]]
 
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=== American Indian Records  ===
 
1901-1933 Birth, marriages and deaths of the Potawatomi Agnecy. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs{{FHL|264120|item|disp=FHL film 1015900 items 1-8}}


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Revision as of 09:38, 11 June 2013


How To Find U.S. Marriage Records go to How To Find Kansas Marriage Records

This page is under construction

In 1861, Kansas was created from the Territory of Kansas.Statewide registration of marriages began in 1913 in Kansas. The counties may have copies of these records.

Finding Kansas Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • 1913 Kansas laws required counties to record marriages
  • Before 1913,the county clerk may have records
  • Kansas 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.


Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source]
Marriage Records
Choose a time period:


Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records


Marriages Before 1861[edit | edit source]

  • Before 1861, no marriages were recorded by the county or Territory
  • 1861 to 1913 very few records exist


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

Newspapers
Military Records
Obituaries

Census Records

Cemetery Records
Death Records
Bible Records


Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year


Marriages 1861 to 1913[edit | edit source]

Kansas Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try:
Kansas, County Marriages, ---- - ----

Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch.

Does not include the following counties:


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.

Other records with marriage information

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.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year



Marriages 1913 to Present[edit | edit source]

Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information

To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred KN Dept. of Health and Environment
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
Tip: When ordering Kansas marriage records:

Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]


American Indian Records[edit | edit source]

1901-1933 Birth, marriages and deaths of the Potawatomi Agnecy. United States. Bureau of Indian AffairsFHL film 1015900 items 1-8

To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.

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