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== Finding Idaho Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Idaho Marriage Records  ==


*Idaho statewide registration of marriages began in 1911.  
= UNDER CONSTRUCTION  =
*Marriage records from 1947 to the present year are filed at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.  
 
*Marriages before 1911 are filed with the county where the event occurred. Use an index below to obtain the county of the marriage.  
*Statewide registration of marriages began in 1911.  
*Marriage records from 1947 to the present year are housed at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.  
*Marriages before 1911 are housed with the county where the event occurred. Use an index below to obtain the county of the marriage.  
*Idaho marriage records are held confidential for 50 years and are restricted.  
*Idaho marriage records are held confidential for 50 years and are restricted.  
*Anyone can obtain a certificate 50 years and older.
*Anyone can obtain a certificate 50 years and older.
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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==


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:*'''[[How to Find Idaho Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1911|Before 1911]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1911|Before 1911]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Idaho Marriage Records#Marriages_1911_to_1947|1911 to 1947]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1911_to_1947|1911 to 1947]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Idaho Marriage Records#Marriages_1947_to_Present|1947 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Marriages_1947_to_the_Present|1947 to the 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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Before 1911, when state wide registration began, very few marriage records were recorded but some do exist. The content varies by county.  
Before 1911, when state wide registration began, very few marriage records were recorded but some do exist. The content varies by county.  


 
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases 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 [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]].  


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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' ====


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| '''($),''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''($),''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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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.  
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.  
Coeur d'Alene, [[Kootenai County, Idaho]] served '''eloping couples '''from Idaho, and Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. In Coeur d'Alene, there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage.
Some Idaho couples may have run away to West Wendover, [[Elko County, Nevada]].


[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
Idaho death certificates can be obtained from the county where the event occurred. There are no restrictions, anyone can obtain a marriage record over 50 years old.
Visit [http://www.idaho.gov/aboutidaho/county/index.html Idaho Counties] for contact and ording information.
{{Tip|'''''When ordering Idaho 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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== '''Marriages 1911 to 1947'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1911 to 1947'''  ==


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  ====
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'''Free;''' Name index with images online at FamilySearch  


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'''Does not''' include Bannock County  
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7849 1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]  
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| '''($),''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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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.  
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.  
Coeur d'Alene, [[Kootenai County, Idaho]] served '''eloping couples '''from Idaho, and Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. In Coeur d'Alene, there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage.
Some Idaho couples may have run away to West Wendover, [[Elko County, Nevada]].


[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


Idaho marriage certificates after 1911 are on file at the [http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/VitalRecordsandHealthStatistics/Birth,Death,Marriage,DivorceCertificates/tabid/82/Default.aspx Idaho Department of Health and Welfare]. 
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There are no restrictions, anyone can obtain records 50 years and older.
 
{{Tip|'''''When ordering Idaho 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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<center>[[How to Find Idaho Marriage Records#Finding_Idaho_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Idaho Marriage Records#Finding_Idaho_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1947 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1947 to Present'''  ==


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''  ====


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'''Free;''' Name index with images online at FamilySearch  
'''Free;''' Name index with images online at FamilySearch  
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7849 1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]  
| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7849 1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]  
| '''Free; '''at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7849 1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use your Ancestry subscription]  
| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7849 1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use your Ancestry subscription]  
| '''($);''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''($);'''&nbsp;[http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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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.  
[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.  
Coeur d'Alene, [[Kootenai County, Idaho]] served '''eloping couples '''from Idaho, and Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. In Coeur d'Alene, there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage.
Some Idaho couples may have run away to West Wendover, [[Elko County, Nevada]].


[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]  
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


Idaho marriage certificates after 1911 are on file at the [http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/VitalRecordsandHealthStatistics/Birth,Death,Marriage,DivorceCertificates/tabid/82/Default.aspx Idaho Department of Health and Welfare]. 
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<center>[[How to Find Idaho Marriage Records#Finding_Idaho_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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== '''Marriages 1936 to Present'''  ==


{{Tip|'''''When ordering Idaho marriage records: Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.'''''}}
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.  


<br>
'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''


<br> '''Who Can Obtain Records'''
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html county clerk].


For records 50 years and older there are no restrictions.  
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Public Health].


For records within the last 50 years you must be:
UNDER CONSTRUCTION


*Immediate family members including: spouse, sibling, parent, child, grandparent and grandchild (step-relatives, in-laws, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. are not immediate family as defined by Idaho Statute).  
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<center>[[How to Find Idaho Marriage Records#Finding_Idaho_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
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{{Tip|'''''When ordering Michigan marriage records:'''''}}
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br>
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
== Wiki Articles  ==
== Wiki Articles  ==


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:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage 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]]  
:*[[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, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital 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]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
 
:*[[Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]]
{{Idaho|Idaho}}
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70016 Web: Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2011] ($)  


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Revision as of 10:57, 27 June 2013

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

Finding Idaho Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

UNDER CONSTRUCTION[edit | edit source]

  • Statewide registration of marriages began in 1911.
  • Marriage records from 1947 to the present year are housed at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
  • Marriages before 1911 are housed with the county where the event occurred. Use an index below to obtain the county of the marriage.
  • Idaho marriage records are held confidential for 50 years and are restricted.
  • Anyone can obtain a certificate 50 years and older.
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 1911[edit | edit source]

Before 1911, when state wide registration began, very few marriage records were recorded but some do exist. The content varies by county.


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

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information[edit | edit source]

Idaho Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try:
Idaho, County Marriages, 1864-1996

Free; Name index with images online at FamilySearch

Does not include Bannock County

Idaho Marriages Database - Includes Index Only     
Try 1st:
Idaho Marriages, 1878-1898;1903-1942 Free; Name index only online at FamilySearch
Try 2nd:
Western States Marriage Index Free; Name index only online at BYU Idaho Special Collections
Also Try:
Ancestry Database - Choose one of the following:

1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free; at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use your Ancestry subscription ($), To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year


Marriages 1911 to 1947[edit | edit source]

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information[edit | edit source]

Idaho Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try:
Idaho, County Marriages, 1864-1996

Free; Name index with images online at FamilySearch

Does not include Bannock County

Idaho Marriages Database - Includes Index Only     
Try 1st:
Idaho Marriages, 1878-1898;1903-1942 Free; Name index only online at FamilySearch
Try 2nd:
Western States Marriage Index Free; Name index only online at BYU Idaho Special Collections
Also Try:
Ancestry Database - Choose one of the following:

1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1947 to Present[edit | edit source]

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information[edit | edit source]

Idaho Marriage Database - Includes Index Only
Try 1st:
Idaho, County Marriages, 1864-1996

Free; Name index with images online at FamilySearch

Does not include Bannock County

Try 2nd:
Idaho Marriage Index, 1947-1961 Free; Name index only online at FamilySearch
Try 3rd:
Western States Marriage Index Free; Name index only online at BYU Idaho Special Collections
Also Try:
Ancestry Database - Choose one of the following:

1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free; at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1842-1996 Idaho Marriage Index - use your Ancestry subscription ($); To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

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

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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
Tip: When ordering Michigan 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]

To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.

This website requires a paid subscription for full access. Some subscription websites are available for free at your local FamilySearch Center or Affiliate Library.

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