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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Marriage Records'''</span> | :<span style="font-size:120%">'''Marriage Records'''</span> | ||
:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span> | :<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Marriage Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1950|Before 1950]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Marriage Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Ohio Marriage Records#Marriages_1950_to_Present|1950 to Present]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''</span> | ||
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'''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''' | ||
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http:// | :*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.fcmcclerk.com/links/ohioclerks.php 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.]] | :*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''' | '''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:// | :*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.fcmcclerk.com/links/ohioclerks.php county clerk]. | ||
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== '''Marriages | == '''Marriages 1950 to Present''' == | ||
Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years | Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1950 to the present. | ||
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ||
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'''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''' | ||
:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http:// | :*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.fcmcclerk.com/links/ohioclerks.php county clerk] or<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> the </span>[http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">.</span> | ||
:*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.]] | :*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''' | '''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records''' | ||
:*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http:// | :*A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the [http://www.fcmcclerk.com/links/ohioclerks.php county clerk]. | ||
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates''' | | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates''' | ||
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http:// | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.fcmcclerk.com/links/ohioclerks.php From County where Marriage occurred] | ||
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics] <br> | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/mdcert.htm Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics] <br> | ||
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | | May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | ||
| County websites can be more difficult to use | | County websites can be more difficult to use | ||
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| May be more expensive than ordering from the county | | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | ||
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How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
How To Find Ohio Marriage Records
Finding Ohio Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
- 1949 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1949[edit | edit source]
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index[edit | edit source]
| Marriage Indexes and Digital Images | |||
| Database Name - Index and Image | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1789-1994 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 3,556,062 | |
| 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, 1789-1898 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 10,511 |
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1800-1958 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 2,198,987 | |
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1803-1900 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 429,836 |
| 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. |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
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 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
- 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 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.
Marriages 1950 to Present[edit | edit source]
Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1950 to the present.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index[edit | edit source]
| Marriage Indexes and Digital Images | |||
| Database Name - Index and Image | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1789-1994 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 3,556,062 | |
| If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try: | |||
| Database Name-Index Only | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1800-1958 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 2,198,987 | |
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1970, 1972-2007 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 6,777,923 |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[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 or the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
- 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
- A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the county clerk.
OR
- A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics | ||
| 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 | |
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