Missouri Marriage Records

To begin, add a marriage record or view a list of locations and resources for Missouri marriage records.

Marriage records in Missouri can be truly vital, and yet they're not as easy to find as they could be. In Missouri, actual marriage records aren't maintained by the Bureau of Vital Records, which is in charge of birth and death records. However, this institution does have a marriage index, which dates back to 1948.

For those needing earlier records, or those needing official copies, the county where the event occurred is the only state agency that will have the Missouri marriage records you're looking for. However, there may be an easier way to search that makes it far easier to get the documents you need. Online public records finders are websites that specialize in finding all kinds of interesting and valuable public documents. Searching for the records you need through one of these sites can be a great way to save time and energy.

To receive a marriage record fill out the Missouri Marriage Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Missouri marriage certificates may be available for purchase if necessary. You will need to contact the individual county Recorder of Deeds where the marriage license was issued. Fees will vary depending on what county, and what is needed in a search for records. You may need to prove your eligibility to receive requested information. For more information visit: State of Missouri Department of Health