Palm Beach County Marriage Records: A FamilySearch Guide

Finding Palm Beach County Marriage Records on FamilySearch.org

This guide will walk you through the steps to locate marriage records for Palm Beach County, Florida, using FamilySearch.org's extensive collection.

Step 1: Navigate to FamilySearch.org and the Catalog

• Open your web browser and go to FamilySearch.org.
• Once on the homepage, locate the "Search" menu in the top navigation bar.
• From the dropdown menu, click on "Catalog". This is the best place to find specific collections, including unindexed images.

Step 2: Search by Place

• On the Catalog search page, ensure the "Place" radio button is selected (it usually is by default).
• In the "Place" search box, type Florida, Palm Beach. As you type, suggestions will appear. Select "United States, Florida, Palm Beach" from the list.
• Click the blue "Search" button to view all records cataloged for Palm Beach County.

Step 3: Locate Marriage Records in the Catalog Results

• The results page will display a list of all record types available for Palm Beach County.
• Scroll down to the "Topics" section.
• Look for entries related to vital records. You will likely see "Vital records" and within that, "Vital records - Marriage".
• Click on a relevant title, such as "Florida, Palm Beach County, marriage records" or "Marriage records, 1887-1959" (the exact title and date range may vary based on available collections).

Step 4: Browse the Digital Images

• Once you click on a specific marriage record collection title, a new page will open, detailing the collection's contents.
• Scroll down to the "Film/Digital Notes" section.
• Here, you will see a list of microfilms or digital batches, often organized by year ranges or certificate numbers.
• To view the actual record images, look for a camera icon (which looks like a small camera or film reel) in the rightmost column next to each entry.
• Click on the camera icon for the desired date range or film to open the image viewer and begin browsing the marriage records.
• Tip: If you know an approximate year for the marriage, select the corresponding film or digital image range to narrow your search.

Alternative: Searching Indexed Records (If Available)

While the Catalog method allows for browsing original images, you can also search for indexed names directly:

• From the FamilySearch.org homepage, click "Search" then "Records".
• In the "Find Records" search box, enter the names of the bride or groom.
• In the "Place" field, type Palm Beach, Florida, United States.
• Add an approximate "Marriage Year" if known.
• Click "Search". Review the results and look for records from Palm Beach County, filtering by "Collection" on the left sidebar for marriage-related collections.