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''[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[Louisiana]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Louisiana Marriage Records''' | |||
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== Finding Louisiana Marriage Records == | == Finding Louisiana Marriage Records == | ||
*Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church | *Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church | ||
*Louisiana uses "parishes" rather than counties | *Louisiana uses "parishes" rather than counties | ||
*Marriages are kept by the parish clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the parish | *Marriages are kept by the parish clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the parish | ||
*1957 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state | *1957 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state | ||
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*Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church | *Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church | ||
*Marriages are kept by the parish clerk for each parish and usually begin at the creation of the parish<br> | *Marriages are kept by the parish clerk for each parish and usually begin at the creation of the parish<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]]. | 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 in Index''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ||
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| colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes and Digital Images ''' | | colspan="4" | '''Marriage Indexes and Digital Images ''' | ||
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| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1807364|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | | width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1807364|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | ||
| align="center" | 37,501 | | align="center" | 37,501 | ||
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| colspan="4" | '''If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:''' | | colspan="4" | '''If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try:''' | ||
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1718-1925 | | Ancestry, Marriages, 1718-1925 | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search. | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7837 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7837 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7837 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
| align="center" | 562,712 | | align="center" | 562,712 | ||
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| Ancestry, Marriages, To 1850 | | Ancestry, Marriages, To 1850 | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search. | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2090 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2090 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2090 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
| align="center" | 29,692 | | align="center" | 29,692 | ||
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900 | | Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1900 | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search. | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5228 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5228 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5228 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
| align="center" | 43,140 | | align="center" | 43,140 | ||
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| '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | | '''''Can't access Ancestry?''''' | ||
| Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org | | Visit your [https://www.familysearch.org/locations local Family History Center] or your local public library. | ||
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| width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | | width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | ||
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:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center: | :*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 [ | 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 parish where the marriage took place, use the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog ] to see what is available. | ||
::*Search the [ | ::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by parish. | ||
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the parish clerk. | ::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the parish clerk. | ||
::* | ::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center. | ||
<center>[[How to Find Louisiana Marriage Records#Finding_Louisiana_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Louisiana Marriage Records#Finding_Louisiana_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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*1957 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state | *1957 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state | ||
Currently, there are no online indexes to Louisiana marriage records for the period 1957 to the present. | Currently, there are no online indexes to Louisiana marriage records for the period 1957 to the present. | ||
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:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/louisiana/louisiana-vital-records VitalChek]. | :*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/louisiana/louisiana-vital-records VitalChek]. | ||
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates''' | | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates''' | ||
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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 | ||
| | | Parish websites can be more difficult to use | ||
| Expedited orders | | Expedited orders | ||
| May be more expensive than ordering from the parish | | May be more expensive than ordering from the parish | ||
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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 | :*[[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]] | ||
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:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | :*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | ||
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Revision as of 11:33, 18 July 2014
How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
Louisiana Louisiana Marriage Records
Finding Louisiana Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church
- Louisiana uses "parishes" rather than counties
- Marriages are kept by the parish clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the parish
- 1957 - 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 1957[edit | edit source]
- Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church
- Marriages are kept by the parish clerk for each parish and usually begin at the creation of the parish
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 | 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. |
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | ||
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 parish of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the parish clerk.
- If you don't know the date or parish 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 parish 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 parish where the marriage took place, use the Family History Library Catalog to see what is available.
- Search the FHLC by parish.
- Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the parish clerk.
- For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
Marriages 1957 to Present[edit | edit source]
- 1957 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state
Currently, there are no online indexes to Louisiana 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 parish of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the parish clerk.
- If you don't know the date or parish 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 parish clerk.
OR
- Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from VitalChek.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From Parish of Marriage | From VitalChek | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | Parish websites can be more difficult to use | Expedited orders | May be more expensive than ordering from the parish |
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
- Learn more about U.S. marriage records
- How to find U.S. birth records
- How to find U.S. marriage records
- How to find U.S. death records
- United States Record Selection Table
- United States, How to Use Marriage Records
- United States Marriage Records
- United States Vital Records
- U.S. Vital Records Overview
- Locating United States Vital Records