This resource contains 170,000 marriage records dating from
1876 through 1932. The project was funded by the New York
State Archives Local Government Records Management Improvement
Grant.
To search the index, you will need to know the bride or the
groom's last name or the year they were married. First names
are optional but helpful. The more information you can provide,
the faster and more accurate your search will be
Copies of original Marriage Licenses from the years 1908-1932
can be obtained from microfilm records. To obtain a copy you
will need both spouses' names, and the volume and license
number displayed on the screen. You may then order a copy
of the microfilm record of the marriage license for $11.00
or you can call and make an appointment at the Rochester City
Archives (585-428-7331) to research the microfilm yourself
at no charge.
We do not accept walk in appointments due to space limitations.
Please be advised you must know the volume and license number
from our computer index to conduct a search at the Rochester
Municipal Archives. This data is not compatible with any other
index system you may have researched elsewhere.
This service is provided for historical or geneological research
only. If you need a marriage license copy for legal purposes
you must contact the Rochester City Clerk, License Bureau,
City Hall 30 Church St., Rochester NY 14604 (585-428-7421).
An official copy is $11.00.
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