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Alaska was permanently founded by Russians from 1799 to 1867. The United States purchased Alaska in 1867 and made it a territory. In 1959 Alaska became the 49th state. Alaska is divided into boroughs rather than counties. There were no marriage records kept until 1913 when statewide registration of marriages began.  
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Alaska became a state in 1821, formed from Alaska Territory.  


== Finding Alaska Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Alaska Marriage Records  ==
*1821 Alaska laws required counties to record marriages
*1881, the county clerk began torecord marriage<br>
*Alaska 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'''. }}  
{{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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:*'''[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1913|Before 1913]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1821]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Marriages_1913_to_Present|1913 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1821 to 1881]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1881 to 1948]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1948 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''
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== '''Marriages Before 1913'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1821'''  ==


Before 1913, no government marriages were recorded in Alaska. Church marriage records are included in the following Findmypast collection.
*Before 1821, no marriages were recorded by the state
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alaska '''United States Marriages – Alaska, 1895-1944'''] ($) index & images
*18-- to 18-- very few records exist


<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the other sections 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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[[Alaska Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Alaska Military Records|Military Records]]  
[[Alaska Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Alaska Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]  


| [[Alaska Census|Census Records]]  
| [[Alaska Census|Census Records]]  
[[Alaska Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[Alaska Vital Records|Death Records]]  
[[Alaska Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[Alaska Vital Records|Death Records]]<br> [[United States Bible Records|Bible Records]]  


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== '''Marriages 1821 to 1881'''  ==
 
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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]]


== '''Marriages 1913 to Present'''  ==
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'''Obtain the Record'''  
'''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.


Online records are available in the following collections:
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
*'''1816-2005''': {{RecordSearch|2216300|Alaska Vital Records}} at FamilySearch; index & images
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
*'''1895-1944''': [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alaska United States Marriages – Alaska] at Findmypast - index ($)
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
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With a date (from your records), you can order a copy of the marriage certificate for a fee from the following:
== '''Marriages 1881 to 1948'''  ==


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'''Free;''' most counties 18-- -19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.  


See [[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Marriage_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering marriage records.  
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.  


<br> {{Tip|'''''When ordering Alaska marriage records:  
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.
 
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The marriage application may be obtained from the [http://www.courts.alaska.gov/courtdir.htm closest courthouse] to where the couple was married. [http://courts.alaska.gov/venuemapinfo.htm The map] will help show the divisions. The application may contain important genealogical information but it not considered proof that the marriage occurred.'''''}} <br> <br>
<center>[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Finding_Alaska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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| [[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.
[[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.
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== '''Restrictions for Obtaining Marriage Records'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1948 to Present'''  ==


'''''Restrictions for obtaining certificates for couples who married within the last 50 years<ref>Alaska department of Health And Social Services, Division of Public Health, "Under Alaska law, all Vital Statistics records are strictly confidential until they become public records. Births become public records 100 years after the event; deaths, marriages, and divorces become public records 50 years after the event." http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/marriage/default.aspx</ref>:'''''<br> The following may obtain a copy of the marriage certificate for those who married within the last 50 years:
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.  


:*The bride or groom may obtain a copy of their own marriage certificate.
'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''
:*Legal representative must submit a certified copy of the legal document.


You need to supply:  
:*Copies may be ordered from the county clerk.


:*Copy of government-issued picture ID of the person requesting the marriage certificate.
:*Copies may be ordered from the Alaska Department of Public Health.
<center>[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Finding_Alaska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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=== Related Wiki Articles  ===
{{Tip|'''''When ordering Alaska marriage records:'''''}}


:*[[Alaska, United States Genealogy|Alaska]]  
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br>
:*[[Alaska Vital Records]]  
<center>[[How to Find Missouri Marriage Records#Finding_Missouri_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
== Wiki Articles  ==
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
 
:*[[Missouri]]
:*[[Missouri Online Genealogical Records]]  
:*[[Missouri 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 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 Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]  
:*[[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 Marriage Records|United States Marriage 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]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records ]]
:*[[Missouri Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Missouri Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
 
=== Sources  ===
 
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[[Category:Alaska_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]]
[[Category:Missouri_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How_to_articles]]

Revision as of 16:54, 24 June 2013


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

This page is under construction


Alaska became a state in 1821, formed from Alaska Territory.

Finding Alaska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • 1821 Alaska laws required counties to record marriages
  • 1881, the county clerk began torecord marriage
  • Alaska 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 1821[edit | edit source]

  • Before 1821, no marriages were recorded by the 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


Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year


Marriages 1821 to 1881[edit | edit source]

Alaska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try:
Alaska, 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 1881 to 1948[edit | edit source]

Alaska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
Alaska Marriages, 18-- -19--

Free; most counties 18-- -19--: 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:
Alaska, County Marriages, 18-- - 19--

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 1948 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 Alaska Department of Public Health.
To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred From MO 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 Alaska 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]

Records#Tips_about_Searching_Learn more about U.S. marriage records

To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.

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