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== Finding District of Columbia Marriage Records  ==

*In 1801, the District of Columbia was created from the states of Virginia and Maryland. Registration of marriages began in 1811.

{{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }} 

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