How to Find Indiana Marriage Records
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How To Find Indiana Marriage Records
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Indiana became a state in 1816, created from Indiana Territory.
Finding Indiana Marriage Records
- 1958 Indiana began to record marriages
- 1816 - 1958, the county clerk began to record marriage records
- Indiana marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period
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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? |
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Marriages Before 1816
- Before 1816, marriages were recorded by the county
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 1816 to 1958
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information
Limited marriage records maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's marriage or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the County ----- where the event took place. .
| Indiana Marriage Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||||
| Try 1st: | ||||||
| 1853-1930 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History | Free; most counties go to 1930: | |||||
| Try 2nd: | ||||||
| 18-- -19-- - At FamilySearch.org | Free; not all counties are complete to 19--: | |||||
| Next try: | ||||||
| Ancestry database: Includes Index Only | ||||||
| Choose one of the following: | ||||||
| 18-- -19-- - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries | Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||||
| 1853-1969 - use your own Ancestry subscription | $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library | |||||
| Can't access Ancestry? | Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the marriage record for your ancestor from the County were the marriage took place.
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| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||||
| No Marriage record for your ancestor? | Other records with marriage information | - | 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 theFamily 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 1958 to Present
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information
- Copies may be ordered from thecounty: Clerk of Circuit Court or Clerk of Superior Court.
- Copies may be ordered from theIndiana Department of Public Health.
| 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 |
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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.
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References
Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Indiana. by The Indiana historical Records Survey Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. Indianapolis, IN.The Indiana Historical Records Survey. July 194.1 FHL Film: 874,046 Item 5. Microfiche: 6,051,202 or Book 977.2 A5h.