AGENCY: Sanpete County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 84104
TITLE: Marriage license applications
DATES: 1888-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder numerical by application number

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 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. These are forms completed by couples applying for marriage licenses. They are used to prove their identity and record other pertinent information which permits the couple to receive their license. The application include the following information: "the full names of the contracting parties, including the maiden name of the female, the present place of residence of each, the date and place of birth (town or city, county, state or country, if possible), the names of their respective parents, including the maiden name of the mother, the birth places of fathers and mothers (town or city, county, state or country, if possible), and the distinctive race or nationality or each of the parent. If the female is a widow, her maiden name shall be shown in brackets" (UCA 30-1-8 (2) (2004)).

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

May Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

AUTHORIZED: 11/19/2012

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office permanently or until microfilmed.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private