Smith County Kansas Marriage Records

Search For Marriage Records

NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
Smith County Marriage & Divorce Records Offices
Smith County Clerk218 South Grant StreetSmith CenterKS66967785-282-5110
Smith County Marriage License218 South Grant StreetSmith CenterKS66967785-282-5110
Lebanon City Hall404 Main StreetLebanonKS66952785-389-1141
Smith County Marriage & Divorce Records Databases
Smith County Clerk of The District Court Website
Smith County Clerk's Office Burial Records
Smith County Divorce Certificates
Smith County Genealogy Records
Smith County Marriage Certificates & Records
Statistics
Married Couples961 (57.8%)
Unmarried Couples51 (1.4%)
Never Married Men297 (19.6%)
Never Married Women233 (14.8%)
Separated Men2 (0.1%)
Separated Women6 (0.4%)
Widowed Men94 (6.2%)
Widowed Women240 (15.3%)
Divorced Men105 (6.9%)
Divorced Women159 (10.1%)

How to View Marriage Records in Smith County

You may be wondering where you can find marriage records in Smith County. In fact, there are many places that you can go to view them. The Internet is a great resource for people who are looking for these types of records because it can help you save time and money on traveling to different states to view records. Not only do they have free access to the Internet, but there are also a number of paid record providers as well.

When it comes to searching for these records, you will need to visit the county recorder’s office in your county. Many times they post the information online, but they also may require you to fax certain information or make other types of requests before they allow you to access the records. Keep in mind that this information is considered public domain and can be freely available to any person. There are different laws that pertain to these public records depending on your location. For example, some counties have laws that prevent you from giving out this information to someone else without their permission.

If you happen to live in Kansas and want to look up marriage records in Smith County, all you need to do is visit the recorder’s office and fill out an application. You will have to provide proof of identity, such as a driver’s license or a social security card. Sometimes these documents will even have to be signed. Be sure that you provide accurate information so that your request is granted quickly and easily.

Once you have been approved to view the records, you will be sent an online form to fill out. On this form, you will need to provide information about the names of the couple, the name of the officiator of the ceremony as well as the names of the witnesses. Some of the information you will have to provide may be provided on the forms themselves while others you will have to complete later. Once you complete these requirements, you should have access to the records within a few minutes.

Once you are able to view the records, you will find a wide array of information. Marriage records in Smith County contain the personal information about the people being married, including the names of the people, their parents’ names and the official’s of the ceremony. The names of the bride and groom along with the parents may also be found. Information such as the date of birth of the bride and the groom as well as the place of marriage and the reason for the marriage also come up in the records. Birth and death records can also be found.

There are a number of other reasons why you might be interested in viewing the records, including genealogical searches and family history. If you are trying to find out more about your heritage, you may be able to trace your roots back through the records to specific ancestors. It’s also possible to obtain information about your family history by checking to see if anyone of your family has ever gone by a specific name. You can also check to see if there are any outstanding warrants out for the person in question. If you have any questions, a clerk at the county recorder’s office can be of assistance to you.