Search Andrew County Marriage Records

Andrew County marriage records are on file at the Recorder of Deeds office in Savannah, Missouri. The Recorder keeps all marriage licenses, certificates, and related documents for the county. Whether you need a copy of your own license or want to look up a family member's filing, Andrew County marriage records are available for public search. You can visit the courthouse in person, call ahead with your request, or send it by mail. The office handles both current and historical marriage filings for Andrew County.

Andrew County Recorder of Deeds

The Andrew County Recorder of Deeds handles all marriage license applications and record keeping. This office is the only place in the county where you can file for a marriage license or get a copy of an existing one. It is in the courthouse in Savannah. The Recorder keeps records going back to when the county was first organized.

You can learn more about the office by visiting the Andrew County government website. The site has basic info about county departments and contact details. For anything related to marriage records in Andrew County, the Recorder is your primary contact. The office follows state rules set out in Chapter 451 RSMo, which covers marriage license requirements across Missouri.

The Andrew County website provides a central hub for county services and department contacts. Below is a view of the county portal.

The website is useful for finding phone numbers and office hours before you visit.

Finding Marriage Records in Andrew County

To find a marriage record in Andrew County, you can go to the Recorder of Deeds office in Savannah. Give the staff the names of the people in the marriage and an idea of when it took place. They will search the index and pull the file for you. Plain copies cost a couple dollars per page. Certified copies of marriage licenses run about $9 in Andrew County.

Andrew County does not currently have an online search portal for marriage records. Everything goes through the office in person, by phone, or by mail. If you want to send a mail request, include the full names of both spouses, the approximate date of marriage, your return address, and a check or money order for the copy fee. Send it to the Recorder of Deeds at the courthouse in Savannah. Response times vary based on how busy they are, but most requests get turned around in a week or two.

Note: Call the Recorder's office at (816) 324-3914 to confirm current fees before sending a mail request.

Andrew County Marriage License Process

Getting a marriage license in Andrew County is simple. Both people must appear in person at the Recorder of Deeds office. Bring a valid photo ID and your Social Security number. Missouri has no blood test requirement and no waiting period. You can walk out with your license the same day you apply. The fee is about $51, though you should confirm the exact amount with the office. Cash is usually the best form of payment.

After the wedding, the officiant has 15 days to return the signed license to the Andrew County Recorder. This is required by RSMo 451.130. If the license does not come back in time, there can be delays in getting your marriage on record. The license works for 30 days from the date it was issued and can be used in any Missouri county. If it expires before the ceremony, you will need to get a new one. As of August 28, 2025, both parties must be at least 18 years old with no exceptions under Missouri law.

Marriage Certificates from Andrew County

The Andrew County Recorder holds the original marriage certificate. This is the full document with all the details: names, date, place, officiant, and witnesses. A certified copy costs about $9 from the county. This is the version most people need for name changes, insurance, or legal matters.

The state also keeps records, but only from July 1, 1948 onward. The Missouri Bureau of Vital Records can issue a Certified Statement Relating to Marriage. It has just the names, date, and county. It does not include all the extra details you would get from the county's full certificate. If you need the complete document for an Andrew County marriage, go to the Recorder in Savannah.

For older records or ones you are not sure about, the state-level statement can help confirm that a marriage took place and which county it was in. You can order that statement through the Bureau of Vital Records in Jefferson City or via VitalChek online. Under RSMo 193.255, certified copies are only issued to people with a direct and tangible interest in the record.

Historical Andrew County Marriage Filings

Andrew County has marriage records dating back to its founding in 1841. Older records are stored at the Recorder's office and may take longer to locate. If you are doing genealogy or family research, there are other places to look too.

The Missouri State Archives has microfilm copies of Andrew County marriage records. You can search their County and Municipal Records Database online to browse what has been digitized. The Archives staff can also handle research requests, though responses may take up to eight weeks. FamilySearch has additional microfilm copies that are free to use at FamilySearch centers. Between these resources and the Recorder's office, you should be able to track down most Andrew County marriage records from any time period.

Public Records in Andrew County

Marriage records in Missouri are generally public under the Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo). You do not need to be part of the marriage to look up a record. Anyone can go to the Andrew County Recorder and ask to see a marriage filing. There is no requirement to explain why you want it.

Certified copies have tighter rules. Under RSMo 193.255, you need a direct and tangible interest to get one. But plain copies and viewing access are open to the public. The Missouri Recorders Association can help you find the right office if you need records from another county. Their directory covers all 114 county Recorders in the state.

Cities in Andrew County

Savannah is the county seat and the main city in Andrew County. All marriage licenses for residents of Andrew County are filed through the Recorder of Deeds in Savannah. Other communities in the county include Amazonia, Rosendale, and Fillmore. None of these cities have their own vital records offices, so all marriage record business goes through the county Recorder.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Andrew County in northwest Missouri. If you are unsure where a marriage was filed, check the county where the couple got the license. Marriage records stay in the county that issued them.