Kentucky Marriage And Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


Kentucky marriage records have been made open to the public after the Freedom of Information Act has been implemented. This means that the local residents of Kentucky can request it anytime they need it. It is also because of this reasons that such document is among the popular documents that is being requested by the people.

Marriage certificates in Kentucky are used in a number of ways. One of its primary uses is for genealogy. Researchers would refer to this document when they conduct an update on the history of a family. The said file has vital information that is necessary when updating the family tree. Some transactions in government offices would require a copy of a marriage certificate. The request can be denied or delayed without presenting such document since it is used to verify one's marital status and identity. This is mostly needed when the transactions involved the couple. Employers would also look into the marital status of their people. Those who are in the dating stage would check on the records of their partners to make sure that they are really dating an unmarried individual.

Marriage certificates in Kentucky would have the same information as that of a marriage certificate issued in other states of the country. This means that it would contain the names of the couple. The details of the marriage such as the place and the date when the couple registered their marriage are important information that can be found on the file. The document would also show the names of the couple's parents and the witnesses of the marriage.

In order to obtain a copy of a marriage certificate, it is important that one knows the guidelines in obtaining it. Access to the document is limited only to the people whose names are found on the file. Immediate families of the bride and the groom are also given special access to the document. However, those who are not related to the couple would have to secure a special request in order to gain access to the file. A processing fee of $6 is needed in order to have the request granted. An application form has to be filled out with necessary information such as the names of the couple as well as the date and the place where the marriage was registered. It is also important that the requesting individual indicate their personal details on the application form. All of the information provided can help simplify the retrieval process.

Records of marriage since June 1958 are the only files available at the state office. Records before the said year have to be obtained at the county where the couple registered their marriage. Some of the records may not be found on the state office, it can be obtained at the county of occurrence. However, fees would vary per county. The state office accepts requests sent via mail but it may take longer than usual.

Online retrieval for the records of marriage in the state of Kentucky is now available. This method is convenient and fast since there is no need to travel because the search can be done even at home. Results of the online search are also obtained in just seconds. There are even websites that offer a free search while others would do it for a reasonable fee.




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