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Getting Married in Manitoba

Marriages are performed by registered clergy or registered marriage commissioners. You may choose a religious ceremony or a personal ceremony with a marriage commissioner.

If you are getting married in Manitoba, you must:

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

Prove eligibility to be married:

• 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

Provide identification for proof 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 Forces 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

Before your Ceremony Date, you must:

• 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 must all sign the Marriage Registration.
• The clergy or marriage commissioner will send the Marriage Registration to our office to officially register your marriage.

Note: Vital Statistics Agency does not automatically issue a Marriage Certificate. You have to apply for your Marriage Certificate.

Fees

• Marriage Licence: $100.00
• Ceremony:
  - Marriage Commissioner who is not a civil servant: $50.00 plus reasonable fees for related expenses such as travel.
  - Marriage Commissioner who is a civil servant (such as a judge): $100.
  - Clergy: (fees are determined by the religious group in question)

See http://vitalstats.gov.mb.ca/GettingMarried.html