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Saturday, 14 March 2015

Online Public Marriage Records Free Search

By Claire Dowell


Tracing family history is not as hard like it was ages ago. There are numerous websites today that offer promises of finding the records which just used to be made of ink and paper. Even if you are a beginner in this endeavor, you can get great results if you persevere enough and are lucky. Nevertheless, there are things you need to consider before doing a search on Missouri marriage records.

Prior to doing a search online or perhaps considering the services of a government office, a certain information of the couple should be known beforehand; and these are their names, citizenship, parents and religion. The state's Bureau of Vital Records is the place where one can visit first in this search. The marriages from July 1, 1984 up to today are the ones that can be provided with a certified statement of marriage. Alternatively, should the certified copy of the marriage license be needed, the Recorder of Deeds provides it. They can be given a call and they will send verification through mail in 24 hours.

You will need to pay the administration fee required for getting the vital information at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. A personal check or cash can either be the method of payment. There is a difference in the cost per copy depending on which county you are in. So it is only a wise move to call the office first or check their fees on their website.

Conducting the search online can prove fruitful for most. The internet and computer is within reach for most people, making it easier to obtain information. Not only does the search becomes quicker and better, but there is a low cost to doing so. There are no worries with security as this can be done even at your own house. What the search results normally provide are names of the couple, history, marital status, location and time of the marriage ceremony, solemnizing officer and witnesses, filing number and more information.

Collect a list of internet sites that could be useful for your search and familiarize yourself with the sites' functions, know the templates particularly their keyword search function. Sometimes using a site map or site index is easier because web page graphics may change once in a while. Additionally, get to learn the common vocabulary of what you are looking for, in this case, marriage records. There are also other keyword terms for your entry that can yield chunks of information that leads to a primary source. These terms include marriage banns, pre-nuptial, dowry, dower and declaration of intent to marry.

You will need patience when you do searches of marriage records. There are free and fee based services online. However, looking for a marital record with the free version may not bring outstanding results. The solution to that problem can be selecting an online records provider that has a low cost one-time fee. It is vital to locate a public records provider that can give you the results you need and you can trace the family history you were aiming for.




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