How to Find Alaska Marriage Records

How To Find U.S. Marriage Records How To Find Alaska Marriage Records

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Alaska became a state in 1821, formed from Alaska Territory.

Finding Alaska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

1821 Alaska laws required counties to record marriages
1881, the county clerk began torecord marriage
Alaska marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period

Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit \| edit source]		Marriage Records Choose a time period: Before 1821 1821 to 1881 1881 to 1948 1948 to Present Marriage year unknown

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Marriages Before 1821[edit | edit source]

Before 1821, no marriages were recorded by the state
18-- to 18-- very few records exist

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 Newspapers Military Records Obituaries	Census Records Cemetery Records Death Records Bible Records

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Marriages 1821 to 1881[edit | edit source]

Alaska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try:
	Alaska, County Marriages, 18-- -18--	Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch. Does not include the following counties:
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. Other records with marriage information

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.

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Marriages 1881 to 1948[edit | edit source]

Alaska Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
	Alaska Marriages, 18-- -19--	Free; most counties 18-- -19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch. Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.
Try 2nd:
	Alaska, County Marriages, 18-- - 19--	Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch. Does not include the following counties:
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. Other records with marriage information

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.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1948 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 Alaska Department of Public Health.

To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred		From MO 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

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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Finding Alaska Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source]

Marriages Before 1821[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1821 to 1881[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1881 to 1948[edit | edit source]

Marriages 1948 to Present[edit | edit source]

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