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Getting Married in Manitoba ...

 


  • Couples must be 18 (eighteen) years of age or older
    • Never married
  • Or eligible to be married
    • Legally divorced with documents
    • Former spouse now deceased
  • Marriages are performed by registered clergy or registered marriage commissioners.
  • You may choose a religious ceremony or a personal ceremony with a marriage commissioner.

Before your Ceremony Date, you must:

  • Buy the marriage licence from a registered issuer in your area (see Download List below and Requirements).
  • Make your arrangements with a clergy or a marriage commissioner.
  • Give your licence and the white self-addressed envelope to your marriage commissioner or clergy.

After your Ceremony

  • Both parties, your witnesses, and the clergy or marriage commissioner who performed the ceremony all sign the Marriage Registration.
  • The clergy or marriage commissioner will send the Marriage Registration to our office to officially register your marriage.
  • Vital Statistics Agency does not automatically issue a Marriage Certificate.  You have to apply for your Marriage Certificate.

Fees

  • Marriage Licence: $100.00
  • Marriage Commissioner to perform marriage: $50.00*
    *Marriage Commissioners set their own fee for service.

Download List

Apply to become a Marriage Commissioner

How to become a Marriage Commissioner?

If you are getting married in Manitoba, you must:

  • Buy The Marriage Licence at least twenty-four (24) hours before the ceremony.
  • Your Licence valid only in Manitoba for three (3) months from the date of purchase.
  • Both (together) present with identification, to a registered licence issuer.
  • Provide proof of age (18 years or older), and eligibility to be married.
  • Eligibility to be Married - Previously Married Parties

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

    Acceptable documents for identification

    One of the following:

    • Birth Certificate
    • Passport or US Passport Card
    • Citizenship Certificate (Canadian or United States)
    • Canada Immigration documents
    • Canadian Armed Forces Identification Card
    • Government of Canada Indian Status Card
    • Fire Arms Card
    Or a 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
    Any documents used must be in or translated into English or French

    If you have any questions about the Marriage Licence requirements, call our office at 945-3701 or 1-800-269-8069 ext 3701(within Manitoba), during our office hours of Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 or email to vitalstats@gov.mb.ca.


     

 

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