How to Find Minnesota Marriage Records
Finding Minnesota Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and begin at the creation of the county
- 1958 - county clerks began sending copies to the state, but state copies are inaccessible; it is necessary to request copies from local authorities
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1958[edit | edit source]
- Marriages are kept by the county clerk for each county and 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 | |
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1860-1949 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 282,469 | |
Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1860-1932 | On Findmypast; ($); Index, Some images available |
If you do not locate the marriage in the above, try: | |||
Database Name-Index Only | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
Minnesota Official Marriage System, Marriages, 1850-present | On Minnesota Official Marriage System; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years. Coverage chart. | Undisclosed | |
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1849-1950 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 459,445 | |
Ancestry, Marriages, 1849-1950 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 778,376 |
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. |
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.
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- 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.
- For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local FamilySearch Center.
Marriages 1958 to Present[edit | edit source]
- 1958 - county clerks began sending copies to the state, but state copies are inaccessible; it is necessary to request copies from local authorities
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index[edit | edit source]
Marriage Indexes | |||
Database Name-Index Only | Link or links to access database | # of records | |
Minnesota Official Marriage System, Marriages, 1850-present | On Minnesota Official Marriage System; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years. | Undisclosed | |
FamilySearch, Marriages, 1958-2001 | On FamilySearch; free; INCOMPLETE for all counties and years | 2,414,040 | |
Findmypast, United States Marriages, 1860-1932 | On Findmypast; ($); Index, some images available | ||
Ancestry, Marriages, 1958-2001 | Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers | $, Use your own Ancestry subscription | 2,712,428 |
Can't access Ancestry? | Visit your local family history center or your local public library. |
No marriage record for your ancestor? |
Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive. |
STEP TWO: Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]
PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage
- If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.
- If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in other records.
PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records
- A copy of a marriage record may be ordered for a fee from the county clerk.
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
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- Minnesota, Marriages, 1849-1950 Index only.
- Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950 Index only ($)
- Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949 Index and Images; Incomplete.