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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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<br> 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 marriage records until 1913 when statewide registration of marriages began.  


== Finding Alaska Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Alaska Marriage Records  ==
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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


<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'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1913 to Present'''  ==


'''Obtain the Record'''  
'''Order Marriage Record'''  
 
Online records are available in the following collections:
*'''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:  
With a date (from your records), you can order a copy of the marriage certificate for a fee from the following:  
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| '''$;''' Order marriage certificates through the Alaska Division of Public Health. They are restricted to the bride and groom in the last 50 years.<ref>Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/default.aspx</ref>
| '''$;''' The marriage certificates may be obtained through the department of 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://http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/death/default.aspx</ref>
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See [[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Marriage_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering marriage records.  
See [[How to Find Alaska Marriage Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Marriage_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering marriage records.  


<br> {{Tip|'''''When ordering Alaska marriage records:  
<br> {{Tip|'''''When ordering Alaska marriage records:'''''}}


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>  
The marriage license may be obtained from the city courthouse where the couple was married. The license may have more information..<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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== '''Restrictions for Obtaining Marriage Records'''  ==
== '''Restrictions for Obtaining 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:  
'''''Restrictions for couples born 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/default.aspx</ref>:'''''<br> The following may obtain a copy of the marriage certificate for those who married within the last 50 years:  


:*The bride or groom may obtain a copy of their own marriage certificate.
:*The bride or groom may obtain a coup of their own marriage certificate  
:*Legal representative must submit a certified copy of the legal document.
:*Legal representative must submit a certified copy of the legal document.


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=== Related Wiki Articles  ===
== Wiki Articles  ==


:*[[Alaska, United States Genealogy|Alaska]]  
:*[[Alaska]]  
:*[[Alaska Vital Records]]  
:*[[Alaska Vital Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
 
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 ]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


=== Sources  ===
=== Sources  ===
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[[Category:Alaska_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]]
[[Category:Alaska_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How_to_articles]]

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

This page is under construction pnh 00:08, 25 June 2013 (UTC)


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 marriage records until 1913 when statewide registration of marriages began.

Finding Alaska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

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 1912[edit | edit source]

  • Before 1912, no marriages were recorded by the Alaska


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


Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year


Marriages 1913 to Present[edit | edit source]

Order Marriage Record

With a date (from your records), you can order a copy of the marriage certificate for a fee from the following:

Order Alaska Marriage Certificates

1913–Present - Alaska Division of Public Health. $; The marriage certificates may be obtained through the department of health. They are restricted to the bride and groom in the last 50 years.[1]

See list of restrictions for ordering marriage records.


Tip: When ordering Alaska marriage records:

The marriage license may be obtained from the city courthouse where the couple was married. The license may have more information..

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year


Restrictions for Obtaining Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

Restrictions for couples born who married within the last 50 years[2]:
The following may obtain a copy of the marriage certificate for those who married within the last 50 years:

  • The bride or groom may obtain a coup 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.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year


Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

Records#Tips_about_Searching_Learn more about U.S. marriage records

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, http://http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/death/default.aspx
  2. ↑ 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/default.aspx
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