AGENCY: Utah County (Utah). County Clerk
SERIES: 5585
TITLE: Marriage license applications
DATES: 1897-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical, with numbers assigned chronologically by application date.
DESCRIPTION: The county clerk registers each couple through an application process to prove their identity and record other information which permits the couple to receive their license to be legally married. The information includes: application number; names and addresses of the couple; color or race; marital status; places and dates of birth; occupation of applicants; names, birthplaces, and nationalities of fathers; maiden names, birthplaces, and nationalities of mothers; statements that applicants are free from venereal disease or chronic epilepsy; maiden name of female (if previously married); signatures of applicants; consent of parent or guardian if either applicant is a minor; signatures of witnesses and county clerk; and date application was filed.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 100 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Vital records, GRS-285
AUTHORIZED: 12/28/2000
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: For records beginning in 1897 through 1938. Retain in Office for 100 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Paper: For records beginning in 1938 through 1941. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Paper: For records beginning in 1943 through 1955. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the information provided to genealogists and others interested in marriage patterns in Utah.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private. These records are considered private for 75 years if the subject of the records is over 21 years old and private for 100 years if the subject is under 21 years of age. (Utah Code 63G-2-310)