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Indiana became a state in 1816, created from Indiana Territory.


== Finding Indiana Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Indiana Marriage Records  ==


*18-- Indiana laws required counties to record marriages  
*1958 Indiana began to record marriages  
*1 April 18--, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
*1816 - 1958, the county clerk began to record marriage records <br>
*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
*Indiana 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? '''  ==
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:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_18--|Before 1820]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_18--|Before 1816]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_18--_to_18--|1805 to 1867]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_18--_to_18--|1816 to 958]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_18--_to_19--|1867 to 1925]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Indiana Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1958 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_19--_to_19--|1926 to 1935]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Indiana Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|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 18--'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1816'''  ==


*Before 18--, no marriages were recorded by the county or state  
*Before 18--, no marriages were recorded by the county or state  
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== '''Marriages 18-- to 18--'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1816 to 1958'''  ==


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::*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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'''Free;''' most counties 1868-1925: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.
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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 Indiana Marriage Records#Finding_Indiana_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 19-- to 19--'''<br>  ==
== '''Marriages 1958 to Present'''  ==
 
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'''Free;''' most counties 19---19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.
 
'''Does not''' include the following counties:
 
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| 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.
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| 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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| 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 Indiana Marriage Records#Finding_Indiana_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 19-- 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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'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  
'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  


:*Copies may be ordered from the county clerk.
:*Copies may be ordered from the Clerk of Circuit county of clerk of Superior Court.


:*Copies may be ordered from the Indiana Department of Public Health.
:*Copies may be ordered from the[http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/indiana.htm Indiana Department of Public Health].


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:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
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:*[[Indiana Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Indiana Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]]
:*[[Indiana Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Indiana Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]]
=== References  ===
''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Indiana''. by The Indiana historical Records Survey Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. Indianapolis, IN.The Indiana Historical Records Survey. July 194.1 FHL Film: 874,046 Item 5. Microfiche: 6,051,202 or Book 977.2 A5h.


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Revision as of 06:24, 13 June 2013


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

This page is under construction

Indiana became a state in 1816, created from Indiana Territory.


Finding Indiana Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • 1958 Indiana began to record marriages
  • 1816 - 1958, the county clerk began to record marriage records
  • Indiana 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 1816[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

Newspapers
Military Records
Obituaries

Census Records

Cemetery Records
Death Records
Bible Records


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Marriages 1816 to 1958[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:


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 1958 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 Clerk of Circuit county of clerk of Superior Court.
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
Tip
 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.

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Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Indiana. by The Indiana historical Records Survey Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. Indianapolis, IN.The Indiana Historical Records Survey. July 194.1 FHL Film: 874,046 Item 5. Microfiche: 6,051,202 or Book 977.2 A5h.

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