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Requirements
- Marriages performed in Alberta are valid throughout the
world.
- Blood tests and waiting periods are not required for
marriage in Alberta.
- Two witnesses of at least 18 years of age are required for
the ceremony. It is not necessary that the witnesses have prior knowledge of
the couple being married.
- Both the bride and groom must be at least 18 years of age,
or possess the necessary written consent.
- Marriage ceremonies may be performed with the aid of an
interpreter if the bride or groom do not understand English
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Alberta Marriage Licence
Prior to being married, couples must obtain an Alberta Marriage Licence from a Registry Office in the province of Alberta. It is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
To obtain the license, both the bride and groom must present themselves and submit the following documents:
- Proof of identification (eg. driver's licence, passport, birth certificate)
- Full name of father, and birthplace of father
- Maiden and full name of mother, and birthplace of mother
- If widowed; Death Certificate of former spouse
- If divorced; Decree Absolute
The Marriage Licence is given to the person
conducting the marriage ceremony, and is not returned.
A Marriage Statement (certificate) is
provided at completion of the wedding ceremony, but this is not a registered
document. To obtain the official registered Certificate of Marriage, it is
necessary to apply to the Alberta Vital Statistics Registry.
The appropriate form can also be obtained at any registry
office (with the Marriage Licence). Marriage Licences and applications for
the Official Certificate may be purchased.
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