Monday 13 August 2012

How to Access Free Marriage Records Online

By Claire Dowell


Marriage records are always created when a couple decides to settle down with their partner for the rest of their lives. Because of the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act such record has been made open to the general public and it has become one of the most accessed public record in any state.

A lot of useful information can be found on a marriage record. One can see the basic details of the bride and groom such as their full name and birth date and birth place. The names of the parents are indicated on the file. Details about the marriage are the primary information that can be seen on the document. One can find the date and place where the marriage took place. One can also find the names of the sponsors and the witnesses that came to the event. Some state even indicates the details about the previous marriage of an individual.

One of the top reasons for accessing marriage record is to conduct a research on the family. It is one of the primary documents that have to be presented when processing government transactions. Insurance related transactions would also require an individual to provide a copy of the marriage contract. A marriage certificate is also used when a couple decides to file separation.

The state's office of the Vital Records Section manages public documents including marriage records. One has to go there in order to process the retrieval of the document. Another way to get a copy of the certificate is to go to the office of the county clerk where the marriage took place and file request from there. Only the individual whose name is on the record are the only ones allowed to request for the record. Authorized individuals are given the access provided that they present a letter of authority from the couple themselves. The requesting individual will be asked to provide their name and address for documentation purposes. Top make the search easier, it is necessary that the basic information of the couple be known and indicate it on the request.

Back in the old days the retrieval of a marriage certificate is very tiring. One has to fall in line and wait for several days in order to obtain a copy of the document. With the use of technology it has eliminated the need to wait on queue since it can be easily done from your own home. With this development, the result can be obtained within seconds in just a few clicks of the mouse.

By far, the use of the Internet is the fastest method in obtaining a copy of the marriage certificate. A free marriage records search can be done as well as a paid search. Many still prefer to go for the paid service because of the quality of the results that they provide.




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