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[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Michigan Marriage Records | |||
== Finding Michigan Marriage Records == | == Finding Michigan Marriage Records == | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | ||
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== '''Marriages Before 1820''' == | == '''Marriages Before 1820''' == | ||
*Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state | |||
*Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state | *1805 to 1820 very few records exist | ||
*1805 to 1820 very few records exist | |||
<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]]. | <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]]. | ||
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== '''Marriages 1820 to 1867''' == | == '''Marriages 1820 to 1867''' == | ||
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ||
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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records | | width="15%" align="center" | # of records | ||
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1820-1935 | |||
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1820- | |||
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1810350|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years; '''Does not''' include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee. | | width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1810350|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years; '''Does not''' include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee. | ||
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| align="center" | 1,908,148 | | align="center" | 1,908,148 | ||
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| Ancestry, | | Ancestry, Marriages, to 1850 | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search. | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2092 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2092 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2092 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
| align="center" | 13,881 | | align="center" | 13,881 | ||
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1875 | | Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1875 | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search. | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5299 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5299 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5299 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
| align="center" | 51,913 | | align="center" | 51,913 | ||
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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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'''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 [ | :*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://seekingmichigan.org/about/county-clerks 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 [ | :*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://seekingmichigan.org/about/county-clerks county clerk]. | ||
''OR'' | ''OR'' | ||
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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 county where the marriage took place, use the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog ] to see what is available. | ||
::*Search the [ | ::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] 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. | ||
::* | ::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center. | ||
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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== '''Marriages 1868 to Present''' == | == '''Marriages 1868 to Present''' == | ||
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ||
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| width="15%" align="center" | # of records | | width="15%" align="center" | # of records | ||
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1820-1935 | |||
| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1820- | |||
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1810350|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years; Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom. | | width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1810350|On FamilySearch}}; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years; Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom. | ||
| align="center" | 371,310 | | align="center" | 371,310 | ||
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| width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1868-1925 | | width="30%" | FamilySearch, Marriages, 1868-1925 | ||
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| Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1875 | | Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1875 | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search. | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5299 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers] | ||
| width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5299 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | | width="35%" align="center" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5299 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription] | ||
| align="center" | 51,913 | | align="center" | 51,913 | ||
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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. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | | width="30%" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | ||
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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 [ | :*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://seekingmichigan.org/about/county-clerks 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 [ | :*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://seekingmichigan.org/about/county-clerks county clerk]. | ||
''OR'' | |||
:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Public Health]. | |||
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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" | [ | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://seekingmichigan.org/about/county-clerks From County where Marriage occurred] | ||
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html From MI Dept. of Health State office] | |||
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | |||
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons''' | |||
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | | width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | ||
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons''' | | width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons''' | ||
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | |||
| County websites can be more difficult to use | |||
| Expedited service available through [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/michigan/michigan-vital-records VitalChek] | | Expedited service available through [https://www.vitalchek.com/marriage-records/michigan/michigan-vital-records VitalChek] | ||
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county | | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | ||
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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 county where the marriage took place, use the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog ] to see what is available. | ||
::*Search the [ | ::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] 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. | ||
::* | ::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center. | ||
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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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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:*[[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]] | :*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | ||
:*[[Michigan Marriage Records | :*[[Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]] | ||
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[[Category:Michigan_Vital_Records]] [[Category: | [[Category:Michigan_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How_to_articles]] | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 16 June 2015
How To Find U.S. Marriage Records 
How To Find Michigan Marriage Records
Finding Michigan Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- 1 April 1867, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
- An additional 1905 law resulted in greater statewide compliance
- In 1911 Michigan law required statewide registration of marriages
- Michigan marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period
| 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] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1820[edit | edit source]
- Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
- 1805 to 1820 very few records exist
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.
| 1. Look first in | 2. Then search |
| Church Records |
Census Records |
Marriages 1820 to 1867[edit | edit source]
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, 1820-1935 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years; Does not include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee. | 371,310 | |
| 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, 1822-1995 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 1,908,148 | |
| Ancestry, Marriages, to 1850 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 13,881 |
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1875 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 51,913 |
| 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 1868 to Present[edit | edit source]
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, 1820-1935 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years; Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom. | 371,310 | |
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1868-1925 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years; Does not include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee. | 371,310 | |
| 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, 1822-1995 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 1,908,148 | |
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1851-1875 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 51,913 |
| 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
- Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the Michigan Department of Public Health.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | From MI Dept. of Health State office | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | County websites can be more difficult to use | Expedited service available through VitalChek | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |
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.
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
- Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues