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== Finding Arkansas Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Arkansas Marriage Records  ==
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== '''Marriages Before 1917'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1917'''  ==


*Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county<br>
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county<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]].
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====


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| width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?'''  
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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. <br>[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
'''Found the index but not the image of the marriage?''' <br> Some images of 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&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.  
 
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:
 
'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''
 
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.arcounties.org/counties county clerk].
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]
 
'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''
 
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.arcounties.org/counties county clerk].
 
''OR''  
 
:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:
 
Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.  


::*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county.  
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.  
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.  
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.  
::*Some microfilm may be available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
<center>[[How to Find Arkansas Marriage Records#Finding_Arkansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
<center>[[How to Find Arkansas Marriage Records#Finding_Arkansas_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages Before 1917'''  ==
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=arkansas Ancestry, United States Marriages – Arkansas, 1779-1966] ($) index & images


== '''Marriages 1917 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1917 to Present'''  ==
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*1917 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state
*1917 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7845 Arkansas Marriages, 1779-1992] Index only ($)
Currently, there are no online indexes to Arkansas marriage records for the period 1957 to the present.  
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=arkansas United States Marriages – Arkansas, 1779-1966] ($) index & images
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7841 Arkansas Marriages, 1820-1949] Index only ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2548 Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957] Index only ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1417439|Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957}} Index and images.
*{{RecordSearch|1674711|Arkansas, Marriages, 1837-1944}} Index only.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2082 Arkansas Marriages to 1850] Index only ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4383 Arkansas Marriages, 1851-1900] Index only ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1940215|Arkansas, Marriage Index, 1933-1939}} Index only.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8780 Arkansas Marriage Index, 1933-1939] Index only ($)
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====
 
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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes and Digital Images '''
|-
| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name - Index and Image'''
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
|-
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1837-1957
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1417439|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 1,001,777
|-
| width="30%" | Findmypast, United States Marriages – Arkansas, 1779-1966
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | On [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=arkansas Findmypast] ($) index & images
| align="center" |
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{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="1"
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| colspan="4" | '''If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:'''
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| width="15%" align="left" | '''Database Name-Index Only '''
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''
| width="15%" align="center" | # of records
|-
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1837-1957
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2548 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2548 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 3,554,066
|-
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1837-1944
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1674711|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 1,001,777
|-
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1933-1939
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1940215|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years
| align="center" | 421,079
|-
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1933-1939
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8780 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8780 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 421,079
|-
| width="30%" | RootsWeb, Marriages, 1934-1939
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ouisersplace/grooms/grooms.htm On RootsWeb]; free; [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ouisersplace/bride/bride.htm arranged by bride].
| align="center" | Undisclosed
|-
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1779-1992
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7845 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7845 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 202,790
|-
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1820-1949
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7841 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7841 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
| align="center" | 39,640
|}


==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
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:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.arcounties.org/counties county clerk].  
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.arcounties.org/counties county clerk].  
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records.]]
:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records.]]
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'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''  
'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''  
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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]]__NOTOC__
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
 
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Revision as of 11:28, 3 July 2013


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

Finding Arkansas Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county
  • 1917 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state
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 1917[edit | edit source]

  • Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church
  • Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county
Marriage Indexes and Digital Images
Database Name - Index and Image Link or links to access database # of records
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1837-1957 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 37,501
If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:
Database Name-Index Only Link or links to access database # of records
Ancestry, Marriages, 1718-1925 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 562,712
Ancestry, Marriages, To 1850 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 29,692
Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 43,140
Can't access Ancestry? Visit your local Family History Center or your local public library.
No marriage record for your ancestor?

Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
Search other records with marriage information.

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

Found the index but not the image of the marriage?
Some images of 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 the Family 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 FamilySearch Center.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1917 to Present[edit | edit source]

  • 1917 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state

Currently, there are no online indexes to Arkansas marriage records for the period 1957 to the present.

Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage

  • If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
  • If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records

  • Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.

OR

To Order Marriage Certificates
From County of Marriage From AR 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
May be more expensive than ordering from the county
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

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