How To Search For Oklahoma Marriage Records ?

Marriage is a very special occasion in a person’s lifetime and so it must be properly recorded. In Oklahoma, marriage records and other public records such as birth, death, divorce and criminal records are kept at the specific county Clerk of Court that approved the marriage license. Oklahoma Marriage Records are kept at a state level and are also available on national level. 
A marriage record is composed of a marriage license, a marriage certificate and the particular record itself. The Clerk of Court issues marriage licenses but will only release it if the couple applies for it simultaneously. If a license is not granted, the wedding ceremony cannot be carried out. A marriage certificate serves as evidence that a marriage did take place.  The law prohibits any improper use of the records such as damaging the reputation of a person. 
Only the couple and their legal representatives have the right to view or obtain the full marriage records. The more personal details of the records are kept hidden from the public to preserve the couple’s right to privacy. A person without the consent from the court to fully access the records can still view them but will only see limited information which includes the full names of the couple, their respective date of birth, their blood types, and the date and place of marriage. A person may file a request at the exact Clerk of Court that granted the marriage license. Each Clerk of Court requires different prerequisites before accepting a request. Keep in mind that the court does not recognize a certificate as a legal document in any court hearing. 
There are several uses for a marriage record. Primarily, it is a proof of a validity of a marriage. It is also used as a supporting document when filing for a divorce. When people conduct a genealogical search, the marriage records are helpful in tracing the roots of their bloodlines. 
The Internet has made it possible to make public records available online. There are a number of websites that have the authorization from the court to provide such records. However, websites that do not have authorization are also present. To identify which one has a genuine authorization from the court, do a little research on certain websites that provide public records before actually using them.
Websites are categorized as either free sites or paid sites. Both kinds have the ability to provide Free Marriage Records. In addition to free marriage records, paid sites also can provide the more personal details of a record. A search can be started by providing the full name of either spouse’s. Results of your search are then quickly displayed on your computer screen. For names that have more matches, the results can be trimmed down by providing additional information that you know about the records. It then becomes easier to spot the exact file you are looking for. The time it takes to complete a transaction will depend on which website you are utilizing.