These instructions are for removing erroneous marriage records. These instructions apply for duplicate marriage records as well as records that were made between the wrong people (usually a conversion/transition issue).

Sacrament records can be deleted unless prevented by the diocese. These steps show you how to either delete the record or, if restricted from doing that, make the record inactive (it won't show up on reports or member's sacraments).

1. While in the Family Directory, select the Sacraments tab and chose the "Add/Edit Sacrament" option.
   
2. Then search the marriage sacraments for the name you are looking for.
   Note: Correct Marriage records will display once under each spouse
   
   
3.  Click the Edit Sacrament button (pencil icon) for the record you wish to get rid of
   Note: In the case of duplicates, it would be the record with the least information
   • Review the record and ensure it is the one you want to delete or inactivate.
   • Click the Edit button at the bottom of the pop-up.
   • If you have the permissions to delete the record, you will see the delete button. Select the delete button. If you do not, move on to step 4 to inactivate the record.
     
     
4. There are three edits you need to make in order to inactivate the record:
   • Remove the Completed checkmark
   • Click the person icon with a negative sign next to the spouse's name (this removes the link from the other member)
   •  Add a Date Ended to the marriage (pick an arbitrary date)
   •  Save your changes. The record is now inactive and will display with a gray dot next to it in sacraments.

Updated March 13, 2025 17:07