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== Finding Indiana Marriage Records == | == Finding Indiana Marriage Records == | ||
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| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the | | If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the 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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| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the | | If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the Indiana Department of Public Health. If you are unsure about the marriage year, the Indiana Department of Public Health charges $-- more for each year searched. 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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::*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 Family Search Center. | ::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center. | ||
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'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' | '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' | ||
:*Copies may be ordered from the | :*Copies may be ordered from the county clerk. | ||
:*Copies may be ordered from the | :*Copies may be ordered from the Indiana Department of Public Health. | ||
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== Wiki Articles == | == Wiki Articles == | ||
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:*[[Indiana Online Genealogy Records]] | |||
:*[[Indiana 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]] | ||
Revision as of 05:59, 13 June 2013
How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
How To Find Indiana Marriage Records
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Finding Indiana Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- 18-- Indiana laws required counties to record marriages
- 1 April 18--, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
- An additional 19-- law resulted in greater statewide compliance
- Indiana 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 18--[edit | edit source]
- Before 18--, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
- 18-- to 18-- 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 |
Census Records |
Marriages 18-- to 18--[edit | edit source]
| Indiana Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||
| Try: | ||||
| Indiana, County Marriages, 18-- -18-- |
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 18-- to 19--[edit | edit source]
| Indiana Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| Indiana Marriages, 18-- - 19-- |
Free; most counties 1868-1925: 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. | |||
| Try 2nd: | ||||
| Indiana, County Marriages, 18-- - 19-- |
Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch.
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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 19-- to 19--
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| Indiana Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| Indiana, County Marriages, 19-- - 19-- |
Free; most counties 19---19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch. Does not include the following counties: | |||
| Try 2nd: | ||||
| County Clerk | If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the 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. | |||
| Try 3rd: | ||||
| Indiana Department of Health | If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the Indiana Department of Public Health. If you are unsure about the marriage year, the Indiana Department of Public Health charges $-- more for each year searched. 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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| 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. | |||
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 19-- 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 county clerk.
- Copies may be ordered from the Indiana Department of Public Health.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | From IN 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 Indiana Marriage Records: |
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
- Indiana
- Indiana Online Genealogy Records
- Indiana Vital Records
- Learn more about U.S. marriage records
- How to find U.S. birth records
- How to find U.S. marriage records
- How to find U.S. death records
- United States Record Selection Table
- United States, How to Use Marriage Records
- United States Marriage Records
- United States Vital Records
- U.S. Vital Records Overview
- Locating United States Vital Records
- Indiana Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues