Certificates

To locate a birth certificate, you'll need to furnish:

Name and place of birth; month and year of birth

The records will show:
Mother's and father's name & occupation
Doctor who delivered baby
Date and place of birth

Certificate of Adoption

These records - except for non-identifying information - are usually closed.
You must furnish: Name

Death Certificates

You must furnish: Name; place and approximate date of death

Marriage Licenses

Many states maintain indexes of past marriages. Marriages performed by a Justice of the Peace might be maintained separately from the actual marriage license or certificate. Ask the clerk to direct you or pull the record for you. For further information, check newspaper and church records.

To access these records, you will need:

Names of persons who were married and the date of the marriage

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