Marriage RecordsIntroduction
To find a record, you'll need to use the archives' search room computers. Copies of records are available to order online. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us directly at msa.helpdesk@maryland.gov. The search room is available by appointment only. You must request an appointment and be sent a confirmed time before visiting the Archives. We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Request an appointment so that our staff can best assist you.
What can I do from home?
You can search online indexes. An index provides the information needed by our staff. Marriage record indexes are usually an alphabetical listing by either the grooms’ names or the brides’ names.
What years do we have marriage records?
From the mid 1600s to 2013*
Should I Place an Order or Find a Record myself?
Find the Record Myself
- To find a record, you'll need to use the archives' search room computers.
- The search room is available by appointment only. You must request an appointment and be sent a confirmed time before visiting the Archives. We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Request an appointment so that our staff can best assist you.
I would like to find a record before 1951
Recommended only if you have done research before. Visit our FAQs and / or the Tips for Hard to Find Marriage Records for help. Call or email as needed, as the record formats and legibility vary greatly, so we do not have a step-by-step guide to finding these records.
If you are new to research, then we recommend you either place an order or contact a professional genealogist for assistance.
*For marriage certificates after 2013, contact the circuit court in the county where the marriage occurred or contact the Division of Vital Records at (410) 764-3038
Find a Marriage Record :
The search room is available by appointment only. You must request an appointment and be sent a confirmed time before visiting the Archives. We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Request an appointment so that our staff can best assist you.
Select the county of the marriage below
Allegany County | Anne Arundel County | Baltimore City | Baltimore County | Calvert County | Caroline County | Carroll County | Cecil County | Charles County | Dorchester County | Frederick County | Garrett County | Harford County | Howard County | Kent County | Montgomery County | Prince George's County | Queen Anne's County | St. Mary's County | Somerset County | Talbot County | Washington County | Wicomico County | Worcester County
Allegany County
1950 and earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1885-1900, Female Index, MSA CM73 available online
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding the Index (if there is an Index)
Marriage Licenses
- 1791-1851 MSA CM759 available online
- 1851-1865 MSA CM71 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1591, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Records
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Anne Arundel County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding the Index (if there is an Index)
Marriage Licenses
- 1777-1851 CM 95 available online
- 1851-1886 CM116 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1851-1886 MSA C114 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
- 1865-1904 MSA C115 available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view
- 1904-1933 MSA CM117 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1591, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2013, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online.
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Records
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1951-2006 MSA SM259 available on the archives' searchroom computers. Also contains year 2007. For years 1951-1995, MSA S1864 can also be used.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Baltimore City
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1851-1885, Male index MSA CM205 available online
- 1886-1914, Male index MSA T2426 available online
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1851-1865 MSA CM204 available online
- 1885-1886 MSA T989 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1865-1919 MSA CM206 available online
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1940 MSA S1738 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Records
No marriage records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Baltimore County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1777-1851 Male Index MSA S1398 available online
- 1777-1851 Female Index MSA S1399 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1851-1886 MSA CM175 available online
- 1885-1890 MSA C380 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1777-1851 MSA CM174 available online
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
- 1873-1885 MSA C377 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1865-1913 MSA CM176 available on searchroom computers. Series does cover up to year 2005, but we recommend you use different series for 1914-2005.
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Records
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Calvert County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 please visit the circulation desk to view to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1867-1886 MSA CM35 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
- 1882-1995 MSA CM36 available on searchroom computers. Also includes years 1996-1999 but records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view
- 1999-2013 MSA T2914 records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view. Also includes years 1944-1995.
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-1951 MSA S1772 visit the archives' circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Records
- 1951-1995 MSA CM36available on archives' searchroom computers. Also contains 1996-1999 but records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view. Also contains years 1882 to 1950.
- 1999-2013 MSA T2914 records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view. Also contains years 1944-1995.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Caroline County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1774-1865 MSA CM1213 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1774-1792, 1797-1873 Marriage Licenses MSA C534available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1852-1886 Marriage Licenses MSA C535 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1865-1886 MSA CM255 available online
- 1886-1928 MSA CM256 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Records
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Carroll County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1837-1851 MSA CM1282 available online
- 1851-1867 MSA CM1285 available online
- 1865-1887 MSA T4925 records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1837-1851 MSA CM298 available online
- 1851-1886 MSA CM297 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
- 1865-1914 MSA CM299 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Records
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Cecil County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1928-1935 MSA CM353 available online
- 1928-1977 MSA CM354 available online
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
- 1777-1851 MSA CM316 available online
- 1851-1886 MSA CM350 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
- 1886-1928 MSA CM352 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No Licenses.
Marriage Records
No Records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Charles County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1886-1935 Marriage License Applications MSA T2165 1886-1935 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view. Also includes 2002-2009, records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view.
- 1943-1956 MSA T2166 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1654-1706 CM1234 available online
- 1865-1999 MSA CM401 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
- 1943-1956 MSA T2166 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 2002-2009 Marriage License Applications MSA T2165 records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view. Years 1886-1935 also covered.
Marriage Records
- 1865-1999 MSA CM401available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Dorchester County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1780-1841 MSA CM447 available online
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk.
- 1851-1880 MSA CM449 available on archives' searchroom computers. MSA C718 also covers the same time period, but a visit to the circulation desk at the archives is recommended.
Marriage Records
- 1865-1886 MSA CE434 available on archives' searchroom computers.
- 1886-1941 MSA CM450 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No Licenses.
Marriage Records
No Records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Frederick County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1778-1851, Female Index MSA CM492 available online
- 1778-1851, Male Index MSA CM493 available online
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
- 1851-1865, Female Index MSA CM471 available online
- 1851-1865, Male Index MSA CM480 available online
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
- 1865-1890 MSA C830available online
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1779-1851 MSA C825available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1851-1871 MSA C826available online. Also includes years 1872-1886 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1865-1993 MSA CM494available on archives' searchroom computers.
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
- 2005-2016 MSA T5115 available online
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Records
- 1951-1993 MSA CM494 available on archives' searchroom computers. 1865-1951 also in series, but we recommend a visit to the archives' circulation desk
- 2002-2005 MSA T2585 records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view. Series also includes 1915-1975, visit the archives' circulation desk to view
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Garrett County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
There are no licenses for this county
Marriage Records
- 1873-1913 MSA CM531available on archives' searchroom computers.
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
There are no licenses for this county
Marriage Records
- 1941-1957 MSA CM531 available on archives' searchroom computers. 1873-1941 also in series, we recommend a visit to the archives'circulation desk.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Harford County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1782-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA CM586 available online
- 1851-1886 Marriage Licenses MSA CM581 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
No marriage records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage LicensesNo marriage licenses. Marriage Records
No marriage records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Howard District/County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1931-1950 MSA T3709, records offsite, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view. Years 1921-1931 also listed.
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1840-1850 Marriage Licenses MSA CM627 available on archives' searchroom computers
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
- 1851-1886 Marriage Licenses MSA C1000 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1865-1948 Marriage Record MSA CM628 partially available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No marriage licenses.
Marriage Records
No marriage records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Kent County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1796-1851, MSA C1083 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1851-1865 MSA C1084 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1796-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA C1081 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1851-1886 Marriage Licenses MSA C1082 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1865-1952 Marriage Record MSA CM664 available on archives' searchroom computers
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage LicensesNo licenses available. Marriage Records
- 1941-1952 Marriage Record MSA CM664 available on archives' searchroom computers. 1865-1940 also found in MSA CM664
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Montgomery County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1796-1839 Marriage Licenses MSA CM724 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1914-1932 Marriage Licenses MSA T2490 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1865-1913, 1939-1951 Marriage Records MSA T1928 available on archives' searchroom computers.
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2013, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online.
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No licenses.
Marriage Records
- 1951-2006 Marriage Records MSA T1928 Years 1951-1981 are available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view. Years 1982-2006 are stored off-site, contact us 7-10 business days in advance to view.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Prince George's County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
- 1777-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA CM783 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1851-1886 Marriage Licenses MSA CM776 available on archives' searchroom computers
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
Marriage Records
- 1865-1867; 1886-1913; 1913-1923 Marriage Record MSA CM775 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No licenses.
Marriage Records
No records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Queen Anne's County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1817-1858 MSA CE520 available online
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1817-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA CM831 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1851-1858; 1864-1866; 1869-1871 Marriage Licenses MSA CM837 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1851- 1897; 1902-1906 Marriage Licenses MSA C1450 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1866-1937, Marriage Records MSA T1703 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No licenses.
Marriage Records
No records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154available on archives' searchroom computers
Somerset County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1866-1937 MSA CM946available online. Also includes years 1952-1962.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1796-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA CM964available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1851-1886 Marriage Licenses MSA CM932available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
- 1866-1913 Marriage Record MSA CM945available on archives' searchroom computers. Also contains additional years.
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No licenses.
Marriage Records
- 1914-1963 Marriage Record MSA CM945available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
St. Mary's County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
- 1794-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA CM905 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1851-1863 Marriage Licenses MSA CM890 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
- 1865-1960 Marriage Records MSA CM891 - available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
See the 'Resources for advanced researchers' page for years prior to 1941.
Marriage Records
- 1977-1986 Marriage Records MSA T3366 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1951-2006 MSA SM259available on the archives' searchroom computers. Also contains year 2007. For years 1951-1995, MSA S1864 can also be used.
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Talbot County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
- 1657-1691 Births, Deaths, and Marriages MSA CM1009 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1794-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA CM1012 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 1851-1867 Marriage Licenses MSA CM970 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
No marriage records available.
Marriage Certificates
- 1876-1883 Marriage Certificates MSA T1634 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
1951 and After Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
1951 and After Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No licenses available.
Marriage Records
No marriage records available.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Washington County
1950 and Earlier Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1799-1851 MSA CM1155 available online
- 1851-1886 MSA CM1139 available online
- 1886-1960 MSA CM823 available online
Additional listings available, but require a visit to the circulation desk
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498 available at the archives, please visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
1950 and Earlier Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1799-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA CM1144 available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Records
No Records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951 available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No Licenses.
Marriage Records
No Records.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
Wicomico County
Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
No licenses available.
Marriage Records
- 1868-1916 Marriage Record MSA CM1064 available on archives' searchroom computers. Also contains additional years
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224 available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226 available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225 available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163 available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851 available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144 available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No licenses available.
Marriage Records
No records available.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154available on archives' searchroom computers
Worcester County
Marriage Indexes
These indexes vary with each county and may include abbreviations, challenging handwriting, etc. Please visit the archives' circulation desk, call 410-260-6487, and/or read our tips page for any assistance.
- 1914-1930, Statewide (except Baltimore City) Male Index, MSA S1498available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1498, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index
Marriage Licenses
- 1795-1851 Marriage Licenses MSA C2027available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- 1851-1890 Marriage Licenses MSA C2028available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
Marriage Records
- 1866-1917 Marriage Record CM1107available on archives' searchroom computers
Marriage Certificates
- 1914-1930 Statewide (except Baltimore City) organized by Female MSA SM184available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA SM184, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the certificate. You'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1930-1940 Statewide (except Baltimore City) MSA S1951available on archives' searchroom computers*
*IMPORTANT: Before using MSA S1951, know that beginning in 1914, the state recorded marriages and arranged some in soundex order. Soundex order consists of the first letter of the last name and three digits. You'll need to first find the soundex code, and then go to the index. In the index you'll search by the first letter of the last name, and then by the soundex number. Find a soundex code
View video tutorial - how to use soundex
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
We recommend that you keep the instructions open while searching for a record that is 1951 or later.
Marriage Indexes
Start here - refer to instructions above
- 1951-1968, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM224available online
- 1951-1968, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM223available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Female Index, MSA SM226available online
- 1969-1972, Statewide Male Index, MSA SM225available online
- 1973-1977, Statewide Index MSA S1851available online. Also contains 1951-1972
.
- 1978, Statewide Index MSA SE163available online.
- 1979-1989, Statewide Index MSA S1851available online.
- 1990-2004, Statewide Index, MSA SE144available online. For years 2005-2013 please visit the circulation desk
Marriage Licenses, Records, Certificates
Continue here after finding Index - refer to Instructions above
Marriage Licenses
No marriage licenses available.
Marriage Records
No marriage records available.
Marriage Certificates
- 1941-June 1951 MSA S1772 available at the archives, visit the circulation desk to view
- June 1951-2004 MSA S1864 available on archives' searchroom computers. For years 1951-1995, MSA SM259 provides alternate scans from microfilm. Warning: some of microfilm scans are out of order or incomplete, so please try S1864 first.
- 2005-2006 MSA SM259 available on archives' searchroom computers
- 2007-2013 MSA SE154 available on archives' searchroom computers
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