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Alaska was permanently founded by Russians from 1799 to 1867. United States purchased Alaska in 1867 and made it a territory. Then on 1959, Alaska became the 49th state. There were no counties or other places that kept death records until 1913 when statewide registration of deaths began.

Finding Alaska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit \| edit source]		Marriage Records Choose a time period: Before 1912 1913 to Present Marriage year unknown

Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records

Marriages Before 1912[edit | edit source]

Before 1912, no marriages were recorded by the Alaska
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	Census Records Cemetery Records Death Records

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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

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

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

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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.
+[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Alaska Marriage Records
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+Alaska was permanently founded by Russians from 1799 to 1867. United States purchased Alaska in 1867 and made it a territory. Then on 1959, Alaska became the 49th state. There were no counties or other places that kept death records until 1913 when statewide registration of deaths began.
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+:*'''[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1912|Before 1912]]'''
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-== '''Marriages Before 1913'''  ==
+== '''Marriages Before 1912'''  ==
-Before 1913, no government marriages were recorded in Alaska. Church marriage records are included in the following Findmypast collection.
+*Before 1912, no marriages were recorded by the Alaska
-*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alaska '''United States Marriages – Alaska, 1895-1944'''] ($) index & images
+*18-- to 18-- very few records exist
-<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the other sections below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].
+<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].
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 == '''Marriages 1913 to Present'''  ==
-'''Obtain the Record'''
+Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.
-Online records are available in the following collections:
+'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''
-*'''1816-2005''': {{RecordSearch|2216300|Alaska Vital Records}} at FamilySearch; index & images
-*'''1895-1944''': [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alaska United States Marriages – Alaska] at Findmypast - index ($)
-With a date (from your records), you can order a copy of the marriage certificate for a fee from the following:
+:*Copies may be ordered from the Alaska Department of Public Health.
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+{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="1"
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-| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Order Alaska Marriage Certificates'''
+| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
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-| width="25%" | [http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/marriage/default.aspx 1913–Present - Alaska Division of Public Health].
+| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County where Marriage occurred
-| '''$;''' Order marriage certificates through the Alaska Division of Public Health. They are restricted to the bride and groom in the last 50 years.<ref>Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/default.aspx</ref>
+| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From MO Dept. of Health State office
-|}
+|-
+| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
-See [[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Marriage_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering marriage records.
+| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
+| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
-<br> {{Tip|'''''When ordering Alaska marriage records:
+| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
-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>
-<br>
-{| width="99%" border="0" align="center"
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-! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" | <br>
+| 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
 |}
-== '''Restrictions for Obtaining Marriage Records'''  ==
+{{Tip|'''''When ordering Alaska marriage records:'''''}}
-'''''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:
+Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br>
-:*The bride or groom may obtain a copy of their own marriage certificate.
-:*Legal representative must submit a certified copy of the legal document.
-You need to supply:
-:*Copy of government-issued picture ID of the person requesting the marriage certificate.
 <center>[[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Finding_Alaska_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
-<br>
+== Wiki Articles  ==
-{| width="99%" border="0" align="center"
+:*[[Alaska]]
-|-
+:*[[Alaska Online Genealogical Records]]
-! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" | <br>
+:*[[Alaska Vital Records]]
-|}
+:*[[How to Find United States Marriage]]
-=== Related Wiki Articles  ===
+Records#Tips_about_Searching_[[United States Marriage Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]
-:*[[Alaska, United States Genealogy|Alaska]]
+:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]
-:*[[Alaska Vital Records]]
+:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]]
-:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth 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 Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
+:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]
 :*[[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]]
-:*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records ]]
+:*[[Alaska Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Alaska Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]]
-:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
-=== Sources  ===
-{{reflist}}
-[[Category:Alaska_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]]
+[[Category:Alaska_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How_to_articles]]

Revision as of 16:35, 24 June 2013

Finding Alaska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

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

Marriages Before 1912[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1913 to Present[edit | edit source]

Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]