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

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In 1858, Minnesota was created from Minnesota territory.

Finding Minnesota Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • At the origin of a county the recording of marriages began
  • Minnesota 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 1858
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  • Before 1858, marriages may have been recorded by the Clerk of the Court  or County Registrar in  the 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


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Marriages 1858 to 1958[edit | edit source]

Minnesota Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st: 1849 - 1950 Minnesota,Marriages  (Index Only)   at FamilySearch 
Try: 2nd 1860 - 1949 Minnesota County Marriages  (Index only) at FamilySearch


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.
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Marriages 1958 to Present[edit | edit source]

Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.

Try: 1st 1860 - 1949 Minnesota County Marriages  (Index only) at FamilySearch
Try: 2nd 1958 - 2001 Minnesota Index (Index and Images; incomplete) at FamilySearch
Try:3rd 1958 - 2001 Minnesota, (Index only) at FamilySearch



STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information


To Order Marriage Certificates
Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Center of Health Statistics. at FamilySearch
From County where Marriage occurred From MN Dept. of Health
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 Minnesota 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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American Indian Vital Records[edit | edit source]

1845-1953 Consolidated Chippewa Records. Bureau of Indian Affairs FHL film 1294364 (first of 13)

References[edit | edit source]

Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Minnesota. Prepared by the Minnesota Historical Records Survey Project. Division of Community Service Programs Work Projects Administration. C 1941 St. Paul, MN The Minnesota Historical Records Survey Project. FHL film 1036716; book:977.6 V23h; fiche 6051362


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