How to Find Idaho Marriage Records

How To Find U.S. Marriage Records How To Find Idaho Marriage Records UNDER CONSTRUCTION == Finding Idaho Marriage Records == *1911 Idaho began statewide registration of marriages *Idaho marriages which occurred more than 50 years ago are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone. {| width="75%" border="1" align="center" style="margin: 1em auto" |- ! valign="middle" bgcolor="C0 C0 C0" align="center" colspan="2" scope="col" | == '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur?  == | bgcolor="DC DC DC" style="width: 300px;" | :Marriage Records :Choose a time period: :*Before 1947 :*1947 to 50 years before Present :*50 Years Ago to Present :*Marriage year unknown |} Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records''' {| width="99%" border="0" align="center" |- ! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" | |} == Marriages Before 1947 == *Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state *1805 to 1820 very few records exist If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records. {| width="75%" border="1" style="margin: 1em auto" |- | '''1. Look first in | 2. Then search''' |- | Church Records Newspapers Military Records Obituaries | Census Records Cemetery Records Death Records Bible Records |} :: Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year {| width="99%" border="0" align="center" |- ! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" | |} == Marriages 1947 to 50 years before Present == {| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="0" |- | align="left" colspan="3" | Michigan Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images | | |- | width="10%" | Try: | | |- | | width="25%" | | width="65%" | Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch. Does not include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee. |- | align="left" colspan="2" | Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |- | align="left" colspan="2" | 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 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. Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year {| width="99%" border="0" align="center" |- ! valign="middle" bgcolor="#302040" scope="col" | |} == Marriages 50 years ago 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 the county clerk. :*Copies may be ordered from the Michigan Department of Public Health. {| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="1" |- | align="center" colspan="4" | To Order Marriage Certificates |- | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County where Marriage occurred | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From MI Dept. of Health State office |- | width="25%" align="center" | Pros | width="25%" align="center" | Cons | width="25%" align="center" | Pros | width="25%" align="center" | 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. Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year