Marriage Licences

If you are getting married in Manitoba you must:

Both be present to buy the marriage licence at least twenty-four (24) hours before the ceremony.  (Note:  Your licence is valid only in Manitoba and only or three (3) months from the date of purchase).

Prove eligibility to be married:

• Single (never married) and over 18
• Divorced persons are required to show one of:
• Divorce Certificate
• Decree Absolute
• Persons whose spouse is deceased must show one of:
• Death Certificate
• Funeral Home Certificate
• Obituary clipping from the newspaper

Provide identification for poof of age (18 years or older).  Acceptable documents for identification can include:

• Birth Certificate
• Passport or US Passport Card
• Citizenship Certificate (Canadian or United States)
• Canada Immigration documents
• Canadian Armed Forced Identification Card
• Government of Canada Indian Status Card
• Fire Arms Card
• Driver's Licence (Photo ID) with one of the following:
• Manitoba Health Card
• Senior Citizen Card
• Change of Name Certificate
• Employee Card (with birth date)
• Social Insurance Card

Fees:  $100.00 no tax

Note:  Vital Statistics Agency does no automatically issue a Marriage Certificate.  You have to apply for your Marriage Certificate.  Find out more at http://www.vitalcertificates.ca/manitoba/marriage-certificate/