Obtaining a Marriage Certificate Canada
– What is a Marriage Certificate for?
The marriage certificate Canada is the official proof that the marriage took place. It is also called a “memorandum” or “declaration” of marriage.
It can be useful for many administrative procedures such as a change of names, the recognition of a child, a divorce procedure, or for genealogical research.
– How can I get a Marriage Certificate in Canada?
Contact information for the provincial registry offices can be found at this link.
These offices process applications for birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, certificates of celibacy and even name changes.
How to get a copy of your marriage certificate Canada?
A certified copy is a photocopy of a document that contains a statement made by a professional affirming that they have seen the original document, that the information on the copy matches the original, and the photocopy has not been altered in any way.
You can obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate Canada from:
- doctors
- lawyers
- dentists
- ministers
- police officers
- postmasters
- teachers
When you have found the professional to certify your documents, he or she will not be authorized to only make a copy of the document and sign it. The professional who is certifying the document must also write the statement: “I certify that this is a true copy of the original document”.
Then, they must include:
- the name of the original document
- the date of the certification
- his or her name
- his or her official position or title
- his or her signature