Western History and Genealogy

City and County of Denver Clerk and Recorder: Marriage Records

How to Access Records

• Marriage License Applications: 1903-1932 – Not restricted
• Marriage License Applications: 1933-2003 – Restricted
• Marriage Licenses and Certificates: 1952-1965 – Restricted

Marriage License Applications: 1903-1932 – Not restricted

This is an open Collection (WH2052) from the Clerk and Recorders Office that consists of applications filled out by the bride and groom to legally request the right to marry in the City and County of Denver between 1903 and 1932. These documents are not official marriage certificates since they are the application filed before an official marriage ceremony took place. Anyone can have access to this material.

In person requests: To view these records in the Mullen Reading Room in the Western History and Genealogy Department, Level 5 of the Central Library please go to the reference desk and fill out a Manuscript Request form. For copies of the marriage license applications from 1903-1932, a Manuscript Photocopy Request form must be completed. The form is available in the Mullen Reading Room in the Western History and Genealogy Department, Level 5 of the Central Library.

E-mail requests: genhist@denverlibrary.org

Phone requests: 720-865-1821

Requests will be processed within 3-5 business days. Notification of the search results may be made by phone or e-mail. Copies of the Marriage License Applications may be mailed or picked up in person.

• Cost of the copies picked up: $1.00 per page
• Cost of copies mailed: $5.00 for 1-5 pages mailed

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Marriage License Applications: 1933-2003 – Restricted

This restricted Collection (WH2053) of the Marriage License Applications date from 1933-2003. In order to view these records, proof of relationship to those named in the records or documentation to establish interest in these records is required (i.e. birth certificates, marriage certificates, insurance policies, court orders). The Marriage License Applications (1933-2003) are restricted for privacy issues. Those entitled to view these records include:

• Bride
• Groom
• Mother
• Father
• Current legal spouse
• Adult child (18+)
• Adult sibling (18+)
• Grandparents
• Legal Guardians
• Attorney

If identification or proper proof of relationship to those named in the records cannot be provided, contacting another party listed above to request the information is suggested.

In person requests: For copies of the marriage license applications from 1933-2003, a Request for City and County of Denver Records form must be completed. The form is available here online (PDF) or at the reference desk of the Western History and Genealogy Department, Level 5 of the Central Library. A valid photo identification card and proof of relationship must be presented at the time of the request. These will be copied and attached to the application and all copies will be destroyed after the request has been processed.

E-mail requests: genhist@denverlibrary.org

Phone requests: 720-865-1821

Requests will be processed within 3-5 business days. Customers may be notified of the search results by phone or e-mail. Copies of the Marriage License Applications may be mailed or picked up in person.

• Cost of the copies picked up: $1.00 per page
• Cost of copies mailed: $5.00 for 1-5 pages mailed

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Marriage Licenses and Certificates: 1952-1965 – Restricted

This restricted Collection (WH2049) dates from 1952-1965. In order to view these records, proof of your relationship to those named in the records or documentation to establish your interest in these records is required. (i.e. birth certificates, marriage certificates, insurance policies, court orders) The Licenses and Certificates (1952-1965) are restricted for privacy issues. Those entitled to view these records include:

• Bride
• Groom
• Mother
• Father
• Current legal spouse
• Adult child (18+)
• Adult sibling (18+)
• Grandparents
• Legal Guardians
• Attorney

If identification or proper proof of relationship to those named in the records cannot be provided, contacting another party listed above to request the information is suggested.

In person requests: For copies of the marriage license applications from 1933-2003, a Request for City and County of Denver Records form must be completed. The form is available here online (PDF) or at the reference desk of the Western History and Genealogy Department, Level 5 of the Central Library. A valid photo identification card and proof of relationship must be presented at the time of the request. These will be copied and attached to the application and all copies will be destroyed after the request has been processed.

E-mail requests: genhist@denverlibrary.org

Phone requests: 720-865-1821

Requests will be processed within 3-5 business days. Customers may be notified of the search results by phone or e-mail. Copies of the Marriage License Applications may be mailed or picked up in person.

• Cost of the copies picked up: $1.00 per page
• Cost of copies mailed: $5.00 for 1-5 pages mailed

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