Marriage LicenceA Marriage Licence shows that you meet the requirements to get married in Alberta and gives you the legal right to get married any time within three months from the date the licence was issued. To get a marriage licence in Alberta, you must meet the following requirements: - You must be at least 18 years old. If you are younger than 18, you will need legal consent from your parents.
- You must show acceptable identification such as a birth certificate, passport, treaty status card, Canadian citizenship card or driver's licence.
- You cannot be related to the person you wish to marry by whole blood, half blood or adoption. For example, you may not marry your grandparent, parent, grandchild, child or sibling.
- You must be currently unmarried.
- If you are divorced, you must present proof the divorce is final such as a Certificate of Divorce or a Decree Absolute.
- You must have your wedding in Alberta, however, you do not have to be an Alberta resident to get married in Alberta.
- You must be free of the influence of drugs and alcohol when you apply for a Marriage Licence (and when you participate in the wedding ceremony).
- Both parties to the marriage must apply together for their marriage licence.
Marriage Licenses are available from any registry in Alberta.
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