Some information that you may need to be able to get a marriage license or receive a copy of a marriage record:
• The name of the groom
• The name of the bride prior to the wedding and after the wedding (also known as married name and maiden name.)
• The birthday of both parties
• If the person themselves are filling out the form or if it is a family member
• The address where copies of the marriage certificate will be sent
• And a daytime telephone number

The main office used for mailing or for walk-in services is:
Office of Vital Statistics
Jesse S. Cooper Building
417 Federal St.
Dover, DE 19901

Two of the other offices available for walk-in services or other services include:
Georgetown State Service Center
2055 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
and
Limestone Building
546 S. Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947

The official website of the Office of Vital Records in Delaware is: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dph/ss/vitalstats.html

If you are looking for a direct link to the forms that you will need to fill out you can use the following link to find any forms that you may be requested to fill out and can receive ahead of time:

http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dph/ss/vitalstats.html

When looking to contact the Office of Vital Records by telephone you are able to use the following numbers:
Jesse S. Cooper Building: (877)888-0248
DPH for Georgetown State Service Center: (302) 995-8632

Numbers for Limestone Building:
DPH: (302) 856-5246
DSS: (302) 856-5340
DSAMH: (302) 856-5490
DSSC: (302) 856-5574

Below are some of the ways that you can contact the State Office of Vital Records or receive records or information from them.

When visiting the office it is recommended to bring the following:
• If you are going for the first time to try and get a marriage license you will want to know your social security number of have your social security card with you
• You may want to have a copy of your birth certificate
• A Valid state Identification
• The amount of money that you may need for your copies (Each copy is ten dollars)

By mail – If you need the mailing address to send any forms or fees you are able to use the following address: 
CT Department of Public Health
State Office of Vital Records
410 Capitol Ave.  MS#11VRS
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT  06134-0308

In Person – If you are looking to contact a walk-in office or to request services in person at a walk-in office the main walk-in office available for use is:
Public Customer Service
410 Capitol Ave
8:00AM to 3:45PM   Monday – Friday

If you do not know your way to the address above the following link gives directions you can use to get to this office:

http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3115&q=387256&dphNav_GID=1601

The official website of the Connecticut Office of Vital Records is: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388134

Questions – If you are looking to contact a live representative by phone the following number is available:
(860)509-7700

If you are looking to contact or send forms by fax the fax number is:
860-509-7964

All certificates are available:
By mail – If you would like to mail in information, requests, fees or forms that you have filled out the mailing address for the office of vital statistics in Kentucky is:

Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street 1E-A
Frankfort, KY  40621

In Person – For walk-in office services you can find the location at the same address as the mailing address above. Remember to bring valid state photo identification with you. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Electronically – If you would like to see the official website for the Kentucky vital records, which is in charge of divorce records and certificates, the official website is: http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/default.htm#ci

Questions – If you are looking to amend certificate or contact the office of vital statistics on charge of divorce records and more in Kentucky you can call them at the following number:  (502) 564-4212 

If you are looking to order with a credit card through VitalChek call toll-free:  (877)817-7362  or fax (877)435-5584

If you are requesting the information by mail, keep in mind that once your payment has been cleared it will take additional 5-10 business days for you to receive the information. Always check current fees before you begin your request. These fees are subject to change without notice and you may find your request is returned to you.

If you prefer to request the information directly by going to the Office of Vital Statistics, the fees are the same and the wait time should be around twenty minutes, provided there are no difficulties in location the information.

Remember to bring all appropriate information concerning who you are, along with proof of identification and payment for the records. If you are a relative of someone you are researching information on, remember to provide a signed copy of who you are and include with it a notarized signature. Pictures IDs are necessary and no records will be released without showing this to an attendant.

All certificates are available:
By mail – Forward all fees and information to:
Office of Vital Statistics
Suite 120
Curtis State Office Building
1000 SW Jackson
Topeka, Kansas, 66612-2221

In Person – You can visit the above address any time between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. 

Questions – Call  (785) 296-1400 , or FAX (785) 296-8075

Things you may need when visiting the office:
• A photo I.D (perferably state photo I.D.)
• A second form of identifacation
• Any forms you may need to process your request
• You may have fees such as the fee for an heirloom copy of a marriage certificate is $50.00 or the $17 for your first copy

All certificates are available:
By mail – Send all questions, forms and fees to:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Vital Records Section
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
HSVRD-VR-A1
Denver, CO 80246-1530

In Person – The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s office location is the same as their mailing address.
(Their office is open to the public Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. though same-day services are only available until 4:30 p.m.)

Electronically – For more information and available applications go to: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/certs/marriage.html

The website not only helps you threw some of the forms you may need to fill out but also has up to date directions and their genealogy page. You are also able to e-mail: vital.records@state.co.us

Questions – For answers to any questions you may have or to set an appointment please call: (303) 692-2200

If you want to place a request by fax or the fax number is: (800) 423-1108

If you are out of the continent call: (303)691-9307

In California there are options for confidential marriage records in which only the two members of the party named on the record itself are able to obtain copies and they are then only able to obtain such copies from the County Clerk’s Office of the county where the two members got married.

Due to changes in forms granted by same sex marriage new forms are going to be released and in some counties are already being used.

When going to get a copy of your marriage license from a County Clerk’s Office, here are some things you may want to have with you:
• Your valid state photo I.D
• A second form of identification that has a signature (credit cards, some state identification also contains a signature, etc)
• Enough money for any possible fees
• Any forms you may need

All certificates are available:
By mail – Send all requests and/or fees to:
California Department of Public Health
Office of Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410

In Person – The California Department of Public Health does not currently have a walk in office.

Electronically – For the official website of the California Department of Public Health please visit: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Questions – If you need more information or have any questions feel free to call (916) 445-2684 (Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 4p.m.)

Some of these items may include:
• The names of all parties at the time the case was filed
• The case number (If you have it, this will be very helpful)
• Certified copies of your ID
• The county where the ceremony took place and year
• An SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) if you wish the items sent to you. Depending on where you order the records from, this may not apply.
• Day-time phone number for if you wish someone to contact you back

Always bring your ID (or a certified copy of your ID) and a certified signature with you. All certificates can be requested by:

By mail – by sending your request and mandatory fees/items to:
Arkansas Department of Health
Division of Vital Records, Slot 44
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR  72205-3867

In Person – You may also travel to the above office and request the items in person.

Electronically – By go to this website and locating the records you need: http://www.genwed.com/state/argen.htm

Questions – You may request information from the vital records office by phoning:
501- 661-2726
DVR is open weekdays, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You will find many records in the state of Arizona are public (save for birth records) and are easily accessible after you have filled out the correct forms and paid for the record fees. All fees are subject to be changed on a yearly basis and should be researched before you attempt to request them.

You should bring your ID and a verified signature with you. You should also bring/mail the following:
• The exact documents you want to receive
• The case number
• The names of all parties at the time the case was filed
• The filing date or year filed
• The number of pages of the document to be copied
• An SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope) or a check for shipping and handling in the amount of $5.00
• Day-time phone number for questions

All certificates are available:
By mail – by sending every fee and mandatory information to:
Northeast Regional Court Center
18380 N. 40th St., Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85032

In Person – You may visit the office at the above address, or locate on in your area. You can also visit customer support:
Customer Service Center
601 W. Jackson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 506-3360

Electronically – By visiting this website and following the appropriate information: http://www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/copies.asp#kinds

Questions – A record message at the following numbers can be listened to which explain many of the programs available:
Outside of Arizona (602) 364-1300
Within Arizona (888) 816-5907

The search of public records has assisted genealogy and family history researchers, adoptees, legal aids, etc. Within the state of Alabama, most records are public; only birth records are considered confidential. You will need to fill out the appropriate form and pay the request fee.

If you are intended to seek information from other state, an extra charge will be levied to provide such information. Very rarely, a certified document is provided in such cases and only verifications are provided to the seeker. To obtain the verified information in this case, you are required to convey the name of the country.

The search fees for copies of all public records are prone to vary as do the requirements for certain records. Always keep handy a copy of your ID with a photograph. It is also necessary for you to have a signature on your ID. If you don’t, you should have a copy of your signature notarized to show. These fees are payable by money order and are non-refundable. If you wish to do an expedited search there is an additional fee.

All certificates are available:
By mail – by sending the fee and necessary information to:
Alabama Vital Records
State Department of Public Health
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625

In Person – Any member of the Alabama Vital Records will be able to assist you.

Electronically – through Vital Check using a credit card. Additional fees for a credit card charge will apply plus shipping. If you should experience problems with the online ordering, please call Vital Check at 1-800-255-2414 or 1-800-669-8312 for assistance.

Questions – Call (334) 206-5418 to verify current fees.

The family history and genealogy researchers, legal aids, adoptee, etc. have been helped a lot by the search of public records. Within the state of Alaska, marriage records are sealed for 50 years without a court order. If you need to request marriage records before then, you will need to provide adequate reasons and have these reasons verified before a judge. You are required to fill out the suitable form and make payment of the request fee of $20.

If you are requesting information from another country, this information will be provided at an extra cost and such information will rarely include a certified certificate, merely verifications. You must provide the name of the country in order to receive your verification.

As stated earlier, the charges and the requirements vary greatly for such searches of marriage license records.
• Your Identification proof along with your photograph should be submitted besides request form.
• You must sign on your photo ID. In absence of your signature on photo ID, you must submit your notarized signature.
• The search charges/ fees are non-refundable and can be paid by money order. Additional charges should be paid for an expedited search.

All certificates are available:
By mail – by sending the fee and necessary information to:
Department of Health and Social Services
Bureau of Vital Statistics
5441 Commercial Boulevard
Juneau, AK 99801

In Person – Any member of the Alaska Vital Records will be able to assist you.

Questions – Call (907) 465-3391 to verify current fees.