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[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/birth_index.htm Arizona Department of Health Services] or the [http://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/index.php#fees-home County Clerk's Office] of the county where the event occurred. | |||
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==Online Resources== | |||
===Birth=== | |||
*'''1800-1946''' [https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/genealogy/index.php Arizona Genealogy Birth Certificates, 1800-1946] at Arizona Department of Health Services — images | |||
*'''1855-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3740251|Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes, 1855-1930}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1887-1935''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10001/arizona-birth-certificates-1887-1935 Arizona Birth Certificates, 1887-1935] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1909-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1674580|Arizona, Births and Christenings, 1909-1917}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60001 Ancestry]($)'' | |||
*'''1909-1917''' {{RecordSearch|2373790|Arizona Birth Certificates, 1909-1917}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
===Marriage=== | |||
*'''1809-2011''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70016 Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2011] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*'''1833-1949''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=arizona US Marriages – Arizona, 1833-1949 ] at Findmypast — index ($) | |||
*'''1864-1982''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7847 Arizona Marriage Collection, 1864-1982] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*'''1865-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1674679|Arizona Marriages, 1865-1949}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1871-1964''' {{RecordSearch|2185173|Arizona, County Marriages, 1871-1964}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1888-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60236 Arizona Select Marriages, 1888-1908] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*{{RecordSearch|1854302|US Western States Marriage Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Western States Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Index] at BYU Idaho — index | |||
===Death=== | |||
*'''1800-1971''' [https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/genealogy/index.php Arizona Genealogy Record Search] at Arizona Department of Health Services — images | |||
*'''1870-1951''' {{RecordSearch|1534450|Arizona Deaths, 1870-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1870-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10334/arizona-death-certificates-1870-1963 Arizona Death Certificates, 1870-1963] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1877-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20892/arizona-death-certificates?s=275764761 Arizona Death Certificates] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1910-1911, 1933-1994''' {{RecordSearch|1674678|Arizona, Deaths and Burials, 1910-1911, 1933-1994}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60002 Ancestry]($)'' | |||
*'''1935-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 US Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*'''1962-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
===Divorce=== | |||
*'''1877-1937''': {{RecordSearch|3734469|Arizona Various County Divorce Records, 1877-1937}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Various County Divorce Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
===Arizona Department of Health=== | |||
*[https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/index.php Arizona Department of Health Services Records Search] at Arizona Department of Health Services — images | |||
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==Birth Records== | ==Birth Records== | ||
Check [http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates] for records of births that occurred from 1855 to at least 75 years ago. | Check [http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates] for records of births that occurred from 1855 to at least 75 years ago. Arizona is one of the few states that has online free access to birth and death records. | ||
Check the following FamilySearch article for | Check the following FamilySearch article for additional birth records, with explanation:<br>[[Arizona Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
For birth records less than 75 years ago, [[Arizona Genealogy|Arizona]] is a "closed record" state which means [[United States Vital Records|vital records]] are not public records. Only immediate family and selected others may obtain certified copies of vital records.<ref>Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records. [http://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/index.php Vital Records]. Accessed 28 May 2011. </ref> | For birth records less than 75 years ago, [[Arizona Genealogy|Arizona]] is a "closed record" state which means [[United States Vital Records|vital records]] are not public records. Only immediate family and selected others may obtain certified copies of vital records.<ref>Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records. [http://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/index.php Vital Records]. Accessed 28 May 2011. </ref> | ||
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Genealogists may obtain copies of certificates if all of the following criteria are met: | Genealogists may obtain copies of certificates if all of the following criteria are met: | ||
*The applicant establishes a relationship to the individual whose record | *The applicant establishes a relationship to the individual whose record is being requested. | ||
*Acceptable types of credible documentation to establish relationship: Birth certificate, Death certificate, Marriage certificate. | *Acceptable types of credible documentation to establish relationship: Birth certificate, Death certificate, Marriage certificate. | ||
*Non-acceptable types of documentation to establish relationship: Pedigree charts, Lineage charts, Family trees. | *Non-acceptable types of documentation to establish relationship: Pedigree charts, Lineage charts, Family trees. | ||
*The applicant submits a signed application. | *The applicant submits a signed application. | ||
*The applicant provides valid government issued identification or notarized signature on the application. *The application submits the appropriate fee(s). | *The applicant provides valid government-issued identification or notarized signature on the application. *The application submits the appropriate fee(s). | ||
===1909—1988=== | ===1909—1988=== | ||
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==Death Records== | ==Death Records== | ||
Check [http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates] for | Check [http://genealogy.az.gov/ Arizona Genealogy Birth and Death Certificates] for records of a death that occurred from 1844 to at least 50 years ago. Arizona is one of the few states that has online free access to birth and death records. | ||
To obtain copies of Death records for dates not currently online write to: | To obtain copies of Death records for dates not currently online write to: | ||
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Vital Records Section<br>Arizona Department of Health Services<br>P.O. Box 3887<br>Phoenix, AZ 85030<br>Telephone: 602-255-3260 <br>Internet: [http://www.azdhs.gov/ Arizona Department of Health Services] | Vital Records Section<br>Arizona Department of Health Services<br>P.O. Box 3887<br>Phoenix, AZ 85030<br>Telephone: 602-255-3260 <br>Internet: [http://www.azdhs.gov/ Arizona Department of Health Services] | ||
Also check [http://www.vitalrec.com/ VitalRecords.com] | Also check [http://www.vitalrec.com/ VitalRecords.com] $ for current fees and latest information to obtain copies of Arizona state records. | ||
'''Fetal Deaths''' | '''Fetal Deaths''' | ||
Only parents may request a copy of a "Certificate of Birth Resulting in a Stillbirth." A "Fetal Death Certificate" may be requested by the parents or another person with written authorization from the parents.<ref>“United States Fetal Death Records,” ''Lake Superior Roots, v 29, no 2.'' (Marquette, Michigan: Marquette County Genealogical Society, 2016), 11.</ref> | Only parents may request a copy of a "Certificate of Birth Resulting in a Stillbirth." A "Fetal Death Certificate" may be requested by the parents or another person with written authorization from the parents.<ref>“United States Fetal Death Records,” ''Lake Superior Roots, v 29, no 2.'' (Marquette, Michigan: Marquette County Genealogical Society, 2016), 11.</ref> | ||
=== | === Cause of Death === | ||
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate | |||
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==Minorities== | ==Minorities== | ||
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===African American Research=== | ===African American Research=== | ||
When searching for birth, marriage, or death records for [[African American Research|African Americans]] | When searching for birth, marriage, or death records for [[African American Research|African Americans]] in Arizona, check the record types listed above. Other sources have [[African American Slavery and Bondage|historical information]] for African American research. | ||
===Arizona Indian Research=== | ===Arizona Indian Research=== | ||
To locate birth, marriage, or death information on [[Indians of the United States and Their Records|Native Americans]] living in Arizona you must know which tribe the individual belonged to. | To locate birth, marriage, or death information on [[Indians of the United States and Their Records|Native Americans]] living in Arizona you must know which tribe the individual belonged to. [[Indians of Arizona]] has more specific information about Indian tribes in Arizona. | ||
==Online Arizona Birth, Marriage and Death Records== | ==Online Arizona Birth, Marriage and Death Records== | ||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Arizona vital records. Check [[Arizona Vital Records Online | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Arizona vital records. Check [[Arizona Vital Records Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for Arizona Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to confirm the information in the index. | ||
*[http://genealogy.az.gov/ Images] of Birth 1855 to 75 yeas ago & Death Certificates 1844 to 50 years ago | *[http://genealogy.az.gov/ Images] of Birth 1855 to 75 yeas ago & Death Certificates 1844 to 50 years ago | ||
*[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/Search.cfm Western States Marriage Index] | *[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/Search.cfm Western States Marriage Index] | ||
*[http://www.genealogybuff.com/az/state/webbbs_config.pl State of Arizona Obituary and Death Notices Collections] - from GenealogyBuff.com | |||
*[http://www.genealogybuff.com/az/state/webbbs_config.pl State of Arizona Obituary and Death Notices Collections] - from GenealogyBuff.com | *USGenWeb.org [http://usgenwebsites.org/AZGenWeb/ Arizona Site] | ||
*Search for Arizona Collections on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/10?region=United+States+of+America&englishRegion=United+States+of+America FamilySearch.org] | |||
*USGenWeb.org [http://usgenwebsites.org/AZGenWeb/ Arizona Site] | *Germanroots.com links for Arizona [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Arizona Birth & Marriages] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Links to free and $ websites | ||
*Search for Arizona Collections on [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/location/10?region=United+States+of+America&englishRegion=United+States+of+America FamilySearch.org] | |||
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*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AZ/ Arizona Genealogy and History pages including individual Counties] - Links to free and $ websites | *Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AZ/ Arizona Genealogy and History pages including individual Counties] - Links to free and $ websites | ||
*Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?i=d&tp=2&p=5&cj=1&o_xid=0000252276&o_lid=0000252276&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Arizona Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry | *Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?i=d&tp=2&p=5&cj=1&o_xid=0000252276&o_lid=0000252276&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Arizona Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry ($) | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Arizona.htm Arizona Certificates] online | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Arizona.htm Arizona Certificates] online | ||
*Obtain services of [http://www.azcourts.gov/cld/ConfidentialIntermediaryProgram.aspx Confidential Intermediary Program] - use to find information about parents/children lost through adoption | *Obtain services of [http://www.azcourts.gov/cld/ConfidentialIntermediaryProgram.aspx Confidential Intermediary Program] - use to find information about parents/children lost through adoption | ||
*'''1871 - 1964''' | *'''1871 - 1964''' {{RecordSearch|2185173|Arizona, County Marriages, 1871-1964}} at FamilySearch; index & images — [[Arizona, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1948 - 2008''' | *'''1948 - 2008''' {{RecordSearch|2351020|Arizona Payson Obituaries 1948-2008}} at FamilySearch; index & images — [[Arizona, Payson, Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
===Alternative Records=== | ===Alternative Records=== | ||
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Check substitute records to either verify information already found or to locate birth, marriage, death and other information when government records do not exist. | Check substitute records to either verify information already found or to locate birth, marriage, death and other information when government records do not exist. | ||
*[[Arizona Church Records|Arizona Church Records]]: | *[[Arizona Church Records|Arizona Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records may contain information about birth, marriage and death. | ||
*[[Arizona Census|Arizona Census | *[[Arizona Census|Arizona Census Records]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search. | ||
*[[Arizona Cemeteries|Arizona Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information. These records may also reveal family relationships. | *[[Arizona Cemeteries|Arizona Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information. These records may also reveal family relationships. | ||
*[[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index (SSDI)]]: The SSDI indexes deaths for those who had social security numbers and the death was reported to the Social Security Administration. Most records start in 1962. | *[[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index (SSDI)]]: The SSDI indexes deaths for those who had social security numbers and the death was reported to the Social Security Administration. Most records start in 1962. | ||
*[[Arizona History|Arizona History]]: Local histories, family histories and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the FamilySearch Catalog. | *[[Arizona History|Arizona History]]: Local histories, family histories and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
*[[Arizona Newspapers|Arizona Newspapers]]: | *[[Arizona Newspapers|Arizona Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices. Also check newspaper social columns for additional information. <br>Periodicals: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information | ||
*[[Arizona Military Records|Arizona Military Records]] Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information. In addition, soldiers' homes records can included this same information | *[[Arizona Military Records|Arizona Military Records:]] Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information. In addition, soldiers' homes records can included this same information. | ||
*[[Arizona Periodicals|Arizona Periodicals]]: | *[[Arizona Periodicals|Arizona Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information. | ||
==Archives, Libraries & Societies== | ==Archives, Libraries & Societies== | ||
Statewide archives, libraries, historical and genealogical societies of Arizona have collections that can be of great value in Arizona research. Individual counties usually have historical and genealogical societies as well. Contact the Arizona | Statewide archives, libraries, historical and genealogical societies of Arizona have collections that can be of great value in Arizona research. Individual counties usually have historical and genealogical societies as well. Contact the Arizona Archives, Societies and Libraries listed below for specific information on availability of records and how to access their collections online, in person or through a local agent who will search the records for a fee. | ||
*[[Arizona Archives and Libraries|Arizona Archives and Libraries]] | *[[Arizona Archives and Libraries|Arizona Archives and Libraries]] | ||
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
*The information given on a birth or death certificate is given by an informant. | *The information given on a birth or death certificate is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to determine the accuracy of the record. | ||
*If you are unable to locate | *If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for a church record of christening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record family births, marriages and deaths. | ||
*'''Privacy laws may '''restrict your access to some vital records. | *'''Privacy laws may '''restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative. | ||
*If the survival of a baby was in question, the birth may not have been recorded. Search for a delayed birth record | *If the survival of a baby was in question, the birth may not have been recorded. Search for a delayed birth record if the child survived. | ||
*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. | *Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Arizona''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by the county. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||