How to Find Nevada Marriage Records

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

Finding Nevada Marriage Records

 * Statewide registration of marriages and divorces began in 1968; however, many Nevada counties began keeping records at a much earlier date.
 * To obtain a marriage or a divorce record, write to the county recorder of the county where the event took place.
 * Nevada marriage records are open to the public.
 * When consulting the originals one may find licenses in one county office and the certificate series in another location.
 * The Family History Library has microfilmed many of the early county marriage registers.

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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1820
 * 1805 to 1867
 * 1867 to 1925
 * 1926 to 1935
 * 1936 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1887
 * 1887 to 1911
 * 1911_to_1955
 * 1956 to 2005
 * 2005 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Next Step: When did the birth occur?

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 * Birth Records
 * Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:


 * Births before 1869
 * Births from 1869 thru 1904
 * 1904 thru 1920
 * Births after 1920
 * I don't know when the birth is


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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records

Marriages Before 1887

 * Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
 * Before 1887, very few records exist

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



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Marriages 1887 to 1911
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 1911 to 1955
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 1956 to 2005
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 2005 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.

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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