What information do Irish Marriage Certificates contain?

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A marriage cert up to 1957 will contain the following information:-



  • Date of Marriage
  • Place of marriage
  • Both persons Name, age, marital status, occupation and pre-marriage address
  • Fathers name
  • Fathers Address

After 1957 more information was recorded on Marriage certs. These marriage certs contain the following:-

  • Date of Marriage
  • Place of marriage
  • Both persons Name, age, marital status, occupation and pre-marriage address
  • Fathers name
  • Fathers Address
  • Parents name and address
  • Spouses future address

Please note If the marriage has not been registered, do not apply for a certificate as it will not be available and a search fee will apply.

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