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{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Indiana Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1958|Before 1958]]'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Indiana Marriage Records#Marriages_1958_to_Present|1958 to Present]]'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
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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''' | ||
{{Block indent|*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the [http://www.acccind.org/membership.php# circuit court clerk]. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*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''' | ||
{{Block indent|*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the [http://www.acccind.org/membership.php# circuit court clerk].}} | |||
<center>[[How to Find Indiana Marriage Records#Finding_Indiana_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Indiana Marriage Records#Finding_Indiana_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record''' ==== | ==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record''' ==== | ||
{{Block indent|*Copies may be ordered from the county: [https://acccind.org/indiana-clerks/Clerk Clerk of Circuit Court] or Clerk of Superior Court.}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/indiana.htm Indiana Department of Public Health].}} | |||
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== Wiki Articles == | == Wiki Articles == | ||
{{Block indent|*[[Indiana, United States Genealogy|Indiana]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Indiana Online Genealogy Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Indiana Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]}} | |||
*[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30190/indiana-marriages-1780-1992?s=218489221 Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992] ($), index. | *[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30190/indiana-marriages-1780-1992?s=218489221 Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992] ($), index. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:30, 19 August 2025
Indiana became a state in 1816, created from Indiana Territory. Marriage records were recorded as each county was created.
Finding Indiana Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- 1816 - county clerks began to record marriage records
- 1958 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
- Indiana 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 1958[edit | edit source]
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information[edit | edit source]
| Marriage Indexes and Digital Images | |||
| Database Name - Index and Image | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1487-2007 | On Findmypast ($) | ||
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1810-2001 | On Ancestry ($); INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | ||
| FamilySearch, Marriages, 1811-1959 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 2,315,411 | |
| 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, 1780-1992 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 1,008,158 | |
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1800-1941 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 3,245,823 |
| Indiana State Library, Marriages, through 1850 | On Indiana State Library; free | ~330,000 | |
| Ancestry, Marriages, to 1850 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 199,945 |
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1802-1892 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 199,807 |
| Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local FamilySearch center or your local public library. |
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:
PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage
PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records
Marriages 1958 to Present[edit | edit source]
- Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred
- 1958 - county clerks began sending copies to the state
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index
| Marriage Index and Images | |||
| Database Name | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
| Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1487-2007 | On Findmypast ($) | ||
| Ancestry, Marriages, 1810-2001 | On Ancestry ($); index & images INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | ||
| Indiana State Library, Marriages, 1958-2018 | On Indiana State Library; free; index only | Undisclosed | |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | From IN Dept. of Health State office | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | County websites can be more difficult to use | Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |
| Tip: When Ordering Indiana Marriage Records: |
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
- Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992 ($), index.
- Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959 ($), index and Images.
- Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959 ($), index and Images.
- Web: Indiana, Marion Public Library Marriage Index, 1831-2008 ($)