Marriage records play an important role in the creation of a family tree. Marriage is one of the most important events that helps trace ancestor history as many women changed names after marrying. Along with birth records and death records, marriage records can provide vital information to your family history for a complete genealogical portrait.

Since marriage records are vital to compiling an accurate family tree, these records should be near the top of your genealogical research list. How to gather them will depend on the particular period and location of each marriage.

Modern marriage records are usually compiled by the state, city and/or county through the vital records department. Many genealogical sites online offer one click searching of vital records databases, or you can visit each location’s vital records department website. Depending on each department’s policy, you may be able to order full copies of them online, or you might need to send a written request accompanied by a small fee.

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