How to Find Missouri Marriage Records

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

Finding Missouri Marriage Records

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

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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1958
 * 1958 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Marriages Before 1958

 * Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:

PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage


 * If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
 * If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records


 * Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.

OR


 * View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:

Some images of 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 FamilySearch Center.

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Marriages 1958 to Present
Online marriage indexes are incomplete for the years 1958 to the present, but are very good for the years 1973 to 2000.

STEP TWO: Obtain the Record
PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage


 * If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk or the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.
 * If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.

PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records


 * A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the county clerk.

OR


 * A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics.

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