Does Anyone know how to get a record of a marriage certificate?

Question

I'm trying to locate my Birth father. He and my mom were married before I was born. He left the picture just after I was born, not clear as to why, but from what I've heard, he went to jail for something and then my grandmother wouldn't let him see me. Anyways I've been searching for him for years now. I've been trying to obtain a copy of the marriage certificate hoping that I could go from there. He was adopted so that makes finding him more difficult. I do know a fare amount of information about him already. I am finicially unable to hire a private detective and do not know of any other way to find him. Could someone please help me.

Answer 1

Go to the City Hall in the town that they were married in.

Answer 2

If you know the state and county they were married in, call the court house for that county and ask how you can get a copy of your mother and your fathers marriage certificate.  They will be able to direct you in the right direction.

Answer 3

i have found this site gives more information for free (without having to buy a subscription) that is once you have his name.

http://www.zabasearch.com/