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for a Marriage Licence:
You do not have to be a British
Columbia resident to be married in the province. To get married in
British Columbia, the Marriage Act requires that the couple get a Marriage
Licence. You may get married during the three-month term of the licence.
Only one member of the couple needs to apply in person for a
marriage licence.
The current fee for a Marriage
Licence is $100.00 (included in your
wedding package). To ensure accuracy of marriage certificates
issued after registration and to verify legal age to apply for a marriage
licence, primary identification in the form of a birth certificate,
IMM/Immigration form, Permanent Resident or Citizenship card confirming 1)full legal names 2) birth date 3) place of birth
should be provided for both parties. You will also be asked to provide
information on your current marital status and address.
If the applicant does not have
primary identification for the parties then the following documents may be
utilized in a descending order of preference:
- Driver's Licence
- Passport
- Credit Card
- Bank Card
Other documents may also be
accepted.
The full names
(including maiden names for Mothers) and birthplaces of each of your
parents is also requested for inclusion on the Marriage License.
The marriage licence is issued at
the time of application. The marriage licence is non-refundable, valid for
three months and may not be extended.
Anyone over 19 years of age is
eligible to apply for a marriage licence in BC. Anyone under 19 years of
age must first obtain the consent of both parents.
If one or both individuals were
recently divorced within the last 31 days, proof of divorce must be
provided. No licence is issued until the courts finalize a divorce,
normally 31 days after the divorce decree is issued by the Courts.
To marry, blood tests are not
required under British Columbia legislation.
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