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The Washington Territory was established in 1853. Marriages were recorded by the county auditor as each county was created. Statehood was granted in 1889. Statewide registration of marriages in Washington began in 1968. | The Washington Territory was established in 1853. Marriages were recorded by the county auditor as each county was created. Statehood was granted in 1889. Statewide registration of marriages in Washington began in 1968. | ||
{{Block indent|*1848 – Oregon Territory created, including present day Washington state }} | |||
{{Block indent|*1853 – Washington Territory organized }} | |||
{{Block indent|*1889 – Washington granted statehood as the 42nd state of the Union }} | |||
{{Block indent|*1968 - Statewide registration of marriages began on July 1}} | |||
The State of Washington is an open record state. Anyone may order copies of Washington marriage certificates, as long as they can provide the required information. | The State of Washington is an open record state. Anyone may order copies of Washington marriage certificates, as long as they can provide the required information. | ||
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{{Block indent|'''Marriage Records''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''Choose a time period:''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''[[How to Find Washington Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1853|Before 1853]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''[[How to Find Washington Marriage Records#Marriages_1853_to_1968|1853 to 1968]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''[[How to Find Washington Marriage Records#Marriages_1968_to_present|1968 to present]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''}} | |||
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*1853 to 1968 marriages were recorded by the county | *1853 to 1968 marriages were recorded by the county | ||
*Some early records are available at the following Findmypast collection: | *Some early records are available at the following Findmypast collection: | ||
{{Block indent|1=*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=washington '''United States Marriages – Washington, 1801-1962'''] ($) index & images|2=1}} | |||
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]]. | 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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{{Block indent|<center>[[How to Find Washington Marriage Records#Finding_Washington_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> |2}} | |||
<center>[[How to Find Washington Marriage Records#Finding_Washington_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | |||
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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available. | '''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available. | ||
{{Block indent|*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county. |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk. |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center. <br><br>|2}} | |||
'''Order marriage records''' from the county auditor. If you do not find your ancestor in a marriage index contact the county auditor where you think the marriage took place.<br> | '''Order marriage records''' from the county auditor. If you do not find your ancestor in a marriage index contact the county auditor where you think the marriage took place.<br> | ||
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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, request a search for a fee from the county auditor. To find the county auditor for the county you are interested in. For example if you are interested in finding Yakima County Auditor, on Google enter; Yakima County Auditor Washington State.<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|*If you don't know the county or date of marriage, request a search for a fee from the Washington State Department of Health. }} | |||
{{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 copies from the county auditor. To find the county auditor for the county you are interested in: for example if you are interested in finding Yakima County Auditor, on Google enter: Yakima County Auditor Washington State –''OR''– }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Order copies from the [https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records/ordering-vital-record/marriage-or-divorce-record Washington State Department of Health]}} | |||
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== Wiki Articles == | == Wiki Articles == | ||
{{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]]__NOTOC__}} | |||
{{Washington|Washington}}[[Category:Washington_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]] | {{Washington|Washington}}[[Category:Washington_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]] | ||
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