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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Portal:Arizona|Arizona]] > Arizona Birth, Marriage and Death Records''
''[[United States|United States]] > [[Portal:Arizona|Arizona]] > Arizona Birth, Marriage and Death Records''  


'''Introduction to Vital Records'''  
'''Introduction to Vital Records'''  


[[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.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=AL_BMDT3_Statewide_Indexes.ASP#Step Alabama Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library.  
[[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 or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=AL_BMDT3_Statewide_Indexes.ASP#Step Arizona Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library.  


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== Alabama Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Online  ==
== Arizona Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Online  ==


The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Alabama Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Alabama, United States - Online Vital Records|Alabama Vital Records&nbsp;Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for Alabama Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>'''
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Arizona Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Arizona Vital Records Online|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 [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>'''


*[http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Alabama/Alabama_Frame.htm Alabama Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] -&nbsp;Free
*[http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Arizona/Arizona_Frame.htm Arizona Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] -&nbsp;Free  
*[http://lrp.algensoc.org/lrpw/loader2.html Alabama Loose Records Index] created by the [http://www.archives.alabama.gov/research.html Alabama&nbsp;Department of Archives and History]&nbsp;- Free  
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Arizona Arizona Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.org]&nbsp;- Free  
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Alabama Alabama Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.org]&nbsp;- Free  
*USGenWeb.org [http://www.azgenweb.us/ Arizona Site] - Free  
*USGenWeb.org [http://www.algenweb.us/ Alabama Site] - Free  
*Search for Arizona Collections on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search] under [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=0;p=allCollections Canada, USA, and Mexico] - Free  
*Search for Alabama Collections on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search] under [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=0;p=allCollections Canada, USA, and Mexico] - Free  
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-AZ-NDX.html Arizona] - Free/$  
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-AL-NDX.html Alabama] - Free/$  
*Wee Monster Links for Arizona [http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/vitalrecords.html#Arizona Birth &amp; Marriage]&nbsp;and [http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$  
*Wee Monster Links for Alabama [http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/vitalrecords.html#Alabama Birth &amp; Marriage]&nbsp;and [http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$  
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AZ/ Arizona Genealogy and History], including individual Counties&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free/$&nbsp;  
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AL/ Alabama Genealogy and History], including individual Counties&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free/$&nbsp;  
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Arizona''' or '''AZ''' -&nbsp;Free/$  
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Alabama''' or '''AL''' -&nbsp;Free/$  
*Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=3&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Arizona Birth, Marriage &amp; Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $&nbsp;  
*Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=3&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Alabama Birth, Marriage &amp; Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $&nbsp;  
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Arizona.htm Arizona Certificates] online -&nbsp;<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$&nbsp;
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm Alabama Certificates] online -&nbsp;<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$&nbsp;


Birth records 1855-1933 and death records 1844-1958 index and image of original document [http://www.genealogy.az.gov www.genealogy.az.gov]
Birth records 1855-1933 and death records 1844-1958 index and image of original document


== Introduction to Vital Records  ==
== Introduction to Vital Records  ==
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You may, in many cases, obtain a certified [http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/birth_index.htm copy of a birth certificate] for a birth that occurred in Arizona after 1989, at the county health department in the county where the birth occurred.&nbsp;  
You may, in many cases, obtain a certified [http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/birth_index.htm copy of a birth certificate] for a birth that occurred in Arizona after 1989, at the county health department in the county where the birth occurred.&nbsp;  


[http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/county_offices.htm http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/county_offices.htm]
[http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/county_offices.htm http://www.azdhs.gov/vitalrcd/county_offices.htm]  


=== Adoption Records<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1248201579332_980" />  ===
=== Adoption Records<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1248201579332_980" />  ===
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Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona&nbsp;served many '''eloping couples '''from Arizona, southern California and New Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;In Yuma there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage.  
Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona&nbsp;served many '''eloping couples '''from Arizona, southern California and New Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;In Yuma there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage.  


Marriage and divorce records in Arizona are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the event occurred. Marriage and divorce records are not available from the Office of Vital Records.
Marriage and divorce records in Arizona are maintained by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the event occurred. Marriage and divorce records are not available from the Office of Vital Records.  


=== Divorce Records  ===
=== Divorce Records  ===
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