How to Find Florida Marriage Records
Finding Florida Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually begin at the creation of the county
- 1927 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state
More marriage information is usually found on the marriage license application or the marriage register. Less information is found on the marriage certificate. |
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1927[edit | edit source]
- Colonial marriages were recorded by the Catholic Church
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and usually 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 ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index[edit | edit source]
Marriage Indexes and Digital Images | |||
Database Name - Index and Image | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
Ancestry, Marriages, 1823-1982 | on Ancestry; ($); index and images. INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | ||
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1830-1993 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 571,766 | |
Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1802-1998 | On Findmypast; ($) |
If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try: | |||
Database Name-Index Only | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
Ancestry, Marriages, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 11,734,901 |
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 11,718,373 | |
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1837-1974 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 859,969 | |
Ancestry, Marriages, 1822-1850 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 5,659 |
Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local family history center or your local public library. |
No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | ||
No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:
PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage
- If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
- If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.
PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records
- Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.
OR
- View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:
Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the FamilySearch Catalog to see what is available.
- Search the FamilySearch Catalog by county.
- Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
- Some microfilm may be available to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
Marriages 1927 to Present[edit | edit source]
- 1927 - duplicate copies of the marriages were required to be sent to the state
Marriage Indexes and Digital Images | |||
Database Name - Index and Image | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
Ancestry, Marriages, 1823-1982 | on Ancestry; ($); index and images. INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | ||
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1830-1993 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 571,766 | |
Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1802-1998 | On Findmypast; ($) |
If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try: | |||
Database Name-Index Only | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
Ancestry, Marriages, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 11,734,901 |
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 11,718,373 | |
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1837-1974 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 859,969 |
Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage
- If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk or the Florida Department of Health.
- If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.
PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records
- Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.
OR
- Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the Florida Department of Health.
To Order Marriage Certificates | |||
From County of Marriage | From FL Dept. of Health | ||
Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | County websites can be more difficult to use | Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
- Learn more about U.S. marriage records
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- United States Record Finder
- United States, How to Use Marriage Records
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- U.S. Vital Records Overview
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- Florida, Marriages, 1970 - 1999, ($), index.