Alberta - Obtain Copy of Marriage Certificate (Marriage Document)

ProcedureEdit

Obtaining an ApplicationEdit

Alberta Residents

http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/vs/DVS3522_App_for_Birth_SB_Marriage_Jan_22_2013.pdf

Non-Alberta Residents

http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/vs/DVS_3317.pdf

Submitting of ApplicationEdit

Alberta Residents

Alberta Residents must apply in person through the Registry Agent Network (http://www.servicealberta.ca/1641.cfm). For additional information about registry agents, please contact:
Edmonton: 780-427-7013
Other Areas (Alberta only): 310-0000, then dial 780-427-7013
Outside Alberta: 780-427-7013

Non-Alberta Residents

Non-Alberta Residents may apply through Registry Connect (http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/vs/DVS_3317.pdf).

Receiving of the CertificateEdit

Documents are mailed to the address of the person who is making the application. It is advisable to contact a Registry Agent or Registry Connect for special arrangements and/or rush services options.

Required DocumentsEdit

List down the documents required for successfully completing the procedure.

e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Telephone Service

Edmonton and surrounding areas dial: 780-427-7013
Within Alberta dial 310-0000 toll-free, followed by 780-427-7013

Mailing Address

Service Alberta
Vital Statistics
Box 2023
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4W7

E-Mail

Send an e-mail to: vs@gov.ab.ca

Registry Agents Network:

http://www.servicealberta.ca/1641.cfm

EligibilityEdit

A party to the marriage (bride/groom)
A guardian, trustee or person with power of attorney for a person described in the first eligibility. A copy of the legal document must be attached to the application.
A person who is a designated agent for a person described in the first or second eligibility. Consent and the statutory declaration on the application must be completed.
A person who is designated by a personal directive as an agent of the person described in a). A copy of the legal document must be attached to the application.
A person with an order from the court. A copy of the order must be attached to the application.
f) A lawyer for a person described in the first, second, fourth or fifth eligibility. A copy of a valid Law Society card must be attached to the application.

When the person who was a party to the marriage is deceased:

An adult next-of-kin* of a person who was a part to the marriage. Death certificate and either proof of relationship or an Affidavit of Relationship must be attached to the application.
The executor of an estate of a party to the marriage. Death certificate and a copy of the will identifying the executor must be attached to the application.
An adult relative of a deceased party to the marriage when there are no eligible applicants. Death certificate and either proof of relationship or an Affidavit of Relationship must be attached to this application.

Anyone may apply for a marriage document when:

The marriage record is 75 years or older.

FeesEdit

In addition to the government certificate fee, registry agents are authorized to charge a service fee.

Alberta Residents - must apply through the Registry Agent Network for the following services and payment details.
Non-Alberta Residents - contact Registry Connect for the following services and payment details.

ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

Once a registry agent submits a request or the Vital Statistics office receives an application, it is usually processed within two to three business days provided there is no additional information required.

InstructionsEdit

The appropriate form must be completed and submitted through the authorized registry agent network in Alberta.
Kind of marriage documents are available to order:
- Certified small size Certificate of Marriage (bride/groom)
- Certified small size Certificate of Marriage (name/name)
- Certified large size Certificate of Marriage (bride/groom)
- Certified large size Certificate of Marriage (name/name)
- Photocopy of a Registration of Marriage
This is a copy of the registration completed at the time of the marriage, signed by the marriage officiant, the couple and their witnesses. This document contains pertinent information about the details of the marriage and provides the birthplace of both parties to the marriage. It is printed on 8 1/2 x 11 inches with an official raised seal and red stamp on the back stating it is a certified true copy of the original registration.

Required InformationEdit

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

Alberta Vital Statistics maintains a record of all registered marriages that occur in Alberta and can only issue certificates or documents for those particular events. Marriage certificates are issued using the information from the original Registration of Marriage, completed at the time of marriage. If a record cannot be found, a record search can be completed for a consecutive three-year period.

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External LinksEdit

http://www.servicealberta.ca/1158.cfm

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