How to Find Nevada Marriage Records
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How To Find Nevada Marriage Records
Finding Nevada Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Statewide registration of marriages and divorces began in 1968; however, many Nevada counties began keeping records at a much earlier date.
- To obtain a marriage or a divorce record, write to the county recorder of the county where the event took place.
- Nevada marriage records are open to the public.
- When consulting the originals one may find licenses in one county office and the certificate series in another location.
- The Family History Library has microfilmed many of the early county marriage registers.
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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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Marriages Before 1887[edit | edit source]
- Before 1887, very few records exist
- Statewide registration of marriage records began in 1911
- For records prior to 1911, contact the county recorder's office, or in some counties, the county health department. Some county records begin as early as 1887.
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 1887 to 1911[edit | edit source]
| Nevada Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||
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| Nevada State Library and Archives |
The Nevada State Library and Archives has a partial list of birth records in Washoe County for 1887 to 1911 and Lander County birth and death records for 1887 to 1910. | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
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Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some 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 Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.
- Search the FHLC 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 Family Search Center.
Marriages 1911 to 1955[edit | edit source]
| Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1911. You can obtain marriage certificates by writing to: | ||||
| Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records 4150 Technology Way, Suite 104 Carson City, Nevada 89706 Telephone: 775-684-4242 Fax: 775-684-4156 | ||||
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The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed at VitalRecords.com. | ||||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
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Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some 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 Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.
- Search the FHLC 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 Family Search Center.
Marriages 1956 to 2005
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| Nevada Marriage Database - Index | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005 |
Free; collection includes records from 1956 to 2005: Free name index online at FamilySearch. The collection consists of an index to marriages from the Nevada State Health Division, Office of Vital Records. The index is provided by Ancestry.com. | |||
| Try 2nd: | ||||
| County Clerk | If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the county clerk where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk. | |||
| Try 3rd: | ||||
| Nevada Department of Health | If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the Nevada Department of Public Health using this form. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk. | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. | |||
Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some 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 Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.
- Search the FHLC 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 Family Search Center.
Marriages 2005 to Present[edit | edit source]
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information
- Copies may be ordered from the county clerk.
- Copies may be ordered from the Nevada Department of Public Health.
| To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
| From County where Marriage occurred | From NV 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 |
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When ordering Nevada marriage records: |
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.
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