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 Obtaining a Marriage Licence |
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Before you get married in Alberta, you will need to purchase a Marriage Licence. One Stop Licence Shop's professional staff will be pleased to issure your marriage Licence.
The couple being married must present their marriage licence to the marriage officiate prior to their wedding. A marriage licence is valid for three months from the date it is issued and is only valid to be married in the province of Alberta.
- The Bride and groom must apply together for their marriage licence.
- The bride and groom must provide the marriage licence issuer with acceptable identification.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (persons under the age of 18 must obtain consent to marry. Consent forms for minors are available from One Stop Licence Shop).
- If the marital status of either party to the marriage is divorced, copies of the final court documentation is required.
- The couple being married must consist of one man and one woman.
- The bride and groom cannot be related by lines of consanguinity (close relation or connection). Federal legislation prohibits people from marrying if the are related linearly or as brother and sister, whether by whole blood, half blood or by adoption. Specifically: a woman may not marry her grandfather, father, grandson, son or brother. A man may not marry his grandmother, mother, granddaughter, daughter or sister.
- Where either party are not fluent in English, they must provide a translator/interpreter who is over the age of 18 and is fluent in English as well as the language he is translating.
- Where an applicant is mentally challenged notice must be made by the marriage licence issuer to the appropriate trustee or guardian.
- There are no residency requirements; blood tests are not required.
** One Stop Licence Shop has provided this page for your general information only. Policies may change without notice. | 
