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''[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Ohio Marriage Records''' | ''[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[Ohio]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Ohio Marriage Records''' | ||
== Finding Ohio Marriage Records == | == Finding Ohio Marriage Records == | ||
*Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county | *Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county | ||
*1950 - statewide index begins; however, marriage licenses are not available from the state and must be obtained locally from the | *1950 - statewide index begins; however, marriage licenses are not available from the state and must be obtained locally from the county courthouse | ||
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Revision as of 15:45, 10 November 2014
How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
Ohio 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
- 1950 - statewide index begins; however, marriage licenses are not available from the state and must be obtained locally from the county courthouse
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1950[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 FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.
- Search the FamilySearch Catalog 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.
- 1950 - statewide index begins; however, marriage licenses are not available from the state and must be obtained locally from the county courthouse
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 Ohio Department of Health.
- 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.
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