There are important legal issues to attend to when planning a civil marriage in the province of Alberta. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, please visit the Alberta Government’s website. There you will find the province’s Marriage Act, and information and requirements for obtaining a Marriage License.
How To Obtain A Marriage License In The Province of Alberta:
(The Wedding Couple must present the Marriage Commissioner with a valid marriage license)
- Marriage Licenses may be obtained at any registry office
- The Wedding Couple must make the application together, and provide proper identification
- If you are under the age of 18 you will be required to have special Consent by a parent or legal guardian
- You must know your parents full legal names and their places of birth
- If divorced, you must present the final divorce papers
- Your Marriage license is valid immediately upon issuance and is good for 3 months
Additional Information:
- Alberta civil wedding ceremonies must occur within the province,
- although you do not need to reside in Alberta to be married here.
- The Wedding Couple & two adult witnesses over the age of 18 must be present at the ceremony
- Weddings will be performed in accordance with established Governmental guidelines
- No member of the wedding party can be under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- The Registration of Marriage will be forwarded to Vital Statistics within two days of the ceremony
- A civil marriage statement will be presented to the wedding couple at the end of the ceremony.
- Certificates of Marriage can be obtained by applying for this document at any registry office.
PLEASE NOTE:
Provincial Certificates of Marriage are NOT automatically issued to you following your marriage.
You must apply for these at any registry office for an additional fee.