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

Finding Illinois Marriage Records
Illinois land was part of the Northwest Territory established in 1787. It became part of the Indiana Territory in 1800; in 1809 the Illinois Territory was established. Illinois became a state in 1818.

Some counties began keeping marriage records as soon as the county was formed. Indexes of marriage records have been kept by the Illinois Department of Health, Division of Vital Records from 1962 through the present, but only verification will be made. County clerks are the official custodians of all marriage records in Illinois and copies must be obtained from them.

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 * 1900 to 1962
 * 1962 to Present
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Marriages Before 1900
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases above, try searching for marriage information in other records.

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Marriages 1900 to 1962
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.

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Marriages 1962 to Present
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.

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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

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