This collection is an index to marriages performed in Minnesota from 1976 to 2003. The records in this collection include the names and ages of the bride and the groom and the date and place of the marriage.<br><br>In addition to the genealogical information this index provides about the marriage, these records can be useful in requesting the original marriage licenses from which this index is derived. Additional information is usually available on the original documents and may list the bride's and groom's birthplace and the names and birthplaces of their parents.<br><br>Original marriage certificates in Minnesota are maintained by the county where the marriage occurred. Contact the registrar office in the county where the marriage occurred for more information on ordering copies. A list of the counties and links to their respective offices is found on the <A href="http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/osr/registrars.html" target="_blank">Minnesota Department of Health website</a>.
