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There may be numerous reasons why you would want to obtain marriage and divorce records. When it comes to finding these records there are many ways of doing so as they are usually open to the public. However, some of the methods of obtaining records may depend on where you live. Here are some of the most common sources for getting your hands on marriage and divorce records.
To begin your search you will usually need at least the surname and the year that the marriage or divorce took place. It may be helpful if you know which state or part of the world the marriage or divorce took place, and this will certainly help you to find the relevant information a great deal quicker. You will also have to be prepared to pay a fee to get your hands on records but this is usually minimal.
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In the UK, you are able to obtain marriage and divorce records from www.ukmarriages.org/viewrecs.htm from as little as £5.00. They are also currently offering free 30-day membership.
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In the USA you may want to try this website for marriage and divorce searches - it's generally cheapest and most reliable online service.
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In Queensland, Australia you may find records at Registry of births deaths and marriages for the cost of $34 AUD
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In Tasmania it will cost you around $37 AUD from the Registry of birth deaths and marriages
Registrar or state offices
If the marriage or divorce took place where you are currently residing, your best course of action when looking for marriage or divorce records is to apply to the registrar or state office in your region. This can certainly be one of the quickest methods as often you are able to get the records there and then. However depending on your state or country there may be a waiting list, so if you need to obtain marriage and divorce records for a specific date then apply as soon as possible.
Online with private companies or public records
There are numerous websites owned by private companies who will allow you to search for marriage or divorce records for a small fee. To make your search easier and quicker you are usually able to search based on the state of country and surname of the individual in question? There are many benefits to searching this way as private companies have access to millions of records from all over the world or can direct you towards finding the records you need. Of course, one of the biggest pluses when looking for records this way is that you are able to do it at anytime from the comfort of your own home.
When looking for marriage and divorce records online there are usually two ways of searching available. The first is that you pay for a single record after having searched and found the information. The search is free but once you have found records very little information is provided until you have paid the one off fee. The second requires you to take out membership with the website, which may be for the month, 6 months, or 12 months. During the period you have chosen, you can search and obtain as many records as possible. When taking membership this way you may have access to birth, death, marriage and divorce records along with criminal and credit records, depending on your chosen website. However, this may only be suitable for those who have many checks to make, say if you are an employer or if you are a private detective. Individuals looking for a single record may be better paying a one off fee for a single record.
Libraries
If the marriage or divorce occurred where you are currently residing then you may wish to look in your local library. Libraries often provide access to files on microfilm and this may include births, deaths, marriage and divorce records. If the marriage or divorce occurred many years ago then this may be the best option for finding the records you need. However when obtaining marriage and divorce records this way you are usually only able to view he records and cannot obtain a hard copy, if you only need visual reference for peace of mind then this may be a suitable option.
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