subject: The Availability of Marriage Records on the Web [print this page] As a standard, Marriage License Records reveals the couple's personal details, their parents' and the solemnizing officer. This file is significant since it certifies that indeed the marriage is legal. The state usually gives three copies of this account; each will be given to the couple, the solemnizing officer, and the local government. You may also get it online, but take note, only hard copies of it will be accepted in legal proceedings.