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Finding Utah Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

1805 Michigan laws required counties to record marriages
1 April 1867, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
An additional 1905 law resulted in greater statewide compliance
Michigan marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period

Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit \| edit source]		Marriage Records Choose a time period: Before 1887 1888 to 1966 1967 to Present Marriage year unknown

Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records

Marriages Before 1887[edit | edit source]

Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
Locating Utah civil marriage records is difficult because there wasn't a requirement to list them until ______
Pre-1887 Sources listed by Utah Counties in Western States Marriage Records Index

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 1888 to 1966[edit | edit source]

Utah Marriage Database - Includes Index
Try 1st:
	Utah Marriages, 1887-1966	Free at FamilySearch.org: 308,854 name index with images online at FamilySearch. See Utah Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records) for coverage table.
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 FamilySearch Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the Family 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 FamilySearch Center.

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Marriages 1967 to Present[edit | edit source]

Michigan Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
	Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925	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:
	Michigan, County Marriages, 1868-1925	Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch. Does not include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee.
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 the Family 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 1926 to 1935
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Michigan Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
	Michigan, County Marriages, 1926-1935	Free; most counties 1925-1936: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch. Does not include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee.
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:
	Michigan Department of Health	If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the Michigan Department of Public Health. If you are unsure about the marriage year, the Michigan Department of Public Health charges $12 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.
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 the Family 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 1936 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 Michigan Department of Public Health.

To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred		From MI 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

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]

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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 Utah Marriage Records
-== Finding Michigan Marriage Records  ==
+== Finding Utah Marriage Records  ==
 *1805 Michigan laws required counties to record marriages
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 :Choose a time period:
-:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1820]]'''
+:*'''[[How to Find Utah Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1887|Before 1887]]'''
-:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1805 to 1867]]'''
+:*'''[[How to Find Utah Marriage Records#Marriages_1888_to_1966|1888 to 1966]]'''
-:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1867 to 1925]]'''
+:*'''[[How to Find Utah Marriage Records#Marriages_1967_to_Present|1967 to Present]]'''
-:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|1926 to 1935]]'''
-:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1936 to Present]]'''
 :*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''
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-== '''Marriages Before 1820'''  ==
+== '''Marriages Before 1887''' ==
 *Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
-*1805 to 1820 very few records exist
+*Locating Utah civil marriage records is difficult because there wasn't a requirement to list them until ______
+*Pre-1887 Sources listed by Utah Counties in&nbsp;[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/utahPre1887Sources.cfm Western States Marriage Records 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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-| [[Michigan Church Records|Church Records]]<br>
+| &nbsp;[[Michigan Church Records|Church Records]]<br>
 [[Michigan Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Michigan Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]
-| [[Michigan Census|Census Records]]
+| &nbsp;[[Michigan Census|Census Records]]
 [[Michigan Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[Michigan Vital Records|Death Records]]<br> [[United States Bible Records|Bible Records]]
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+== '''Marriages 1888 to 1966''' ==
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-'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.
+'''Free at FamilySearch.org:'''<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;308,854 name</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;index with images online at FamilySearch.</span>
-'''Does not''' include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee.
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+See [[Utah_Marriages_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)|Utah Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] for coverage table.<br>
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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&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.
+'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= FamilySearch Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[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.
+::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
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Finding Utah Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source]

Marriages Before 1887[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1888 to 1966[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1967 to Present[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1926 to 1935[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1936 to Present[edit | edit source]

Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1926 to 1935
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