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Online Free Missouri Marriage Records Search

By Claire Dowell


If you want to trace your family history, it does not have to be as difficult as it used to be decades ago. An assortment of websites provides tools with assurances of immediately locating such records which were in archives before the age of computers. Even a beginner in genealogy can have substantial results with perseverance and luck on his side. However, there are some basics to think about before conducting 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.

Performing the search on the internet has its advantages. With the availability of computers and the internet, the time spent looking for this information is easier. You can perform the task faster and better with minimal cost. You can even do your search at the comfort of your own home with no worries. Search results usually include information such as the history, marital status, names, witnesses, solemnizing officer, location and time of the wedding, filing number or license and more.

A list of internet websites can then be collected to be used as a source for the record search; and the functions, templates and other features such as the keyword search should be familiarized. Web page graphics may be changed every so often so it may be easier to use a site map or site index. It is helpful to get to know the general vocabulary for the search. Further keyword terms can be used to get to bits of data which will point to the major source. The terms that can be used include pre-nuptial, declaration of intent to marry, marriage banns, dower and dowry.

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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