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*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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'''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.  
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
 
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://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx 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://elect.ky.gov/contactcountyclerks/pages/default.aspx 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 [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.  


::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.  
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.  
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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
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====


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


'''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'''  

Revision as of 12:44, 29 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]

  • Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually 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, 1837-1957 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 1,001,777
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, 1837-1957 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 3,554,066
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1837-1944 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 1,001,777
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1933-1939 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 421,079
Ancestry, Marriages, 1933-1939 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 421,079
Ancestry, Marriages, 1779-1992 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 202,790
Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 142,055
Ancestry, Marriages, 1820-1949 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 39,640
Ancestry, Marriages, to 1850 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 18,173
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

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.
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

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, 1837-1957 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 1,001,777
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, 1837-1957 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 3,554,066
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1837-1944 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 1,001,777
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1933-1939 On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years 421,079
Ancestry, Marriages, 1933-1939 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 421,079
Ancestry, Marriages, 1779-1992 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 202,790
Ancestry, Marriages, 1820-1949 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers $, Use your own Ancestry subscription 39,640

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.
  • 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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