[or-roots] Marriage Certificate Vs Return of Marriage

[W David Samuelsen]

Return of marriage shows the date and place the couple were married
and by who.

Marriage Certificate is a formal form the couple keep for their
records.

Marriage License don't have the date of marriage or place.

That's 3 different forms.

David Samuelsen

C Thompson wrote:
> I went to the vital records department in Portland and was able to find 
> the Return of Marriage of a ancestor. Now since I'm new at researching, 
> what is the difference between the return of marriage form and the 
> marriage certificate? If they are different would the state archives in 
> salem possibly have the actual marriage certificate on file?
> 
> Please help if anyone knows.. Thanks!
> 
> Carisa
> 
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