Nunavut - Obtain a Marriage Certificate

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Procedure

1. To get a marriage certificate, fill out the Application for Certificate form. Make sure that all of your information is correct. Application for Certificate: http://www.hss.gov.nu.ca/PDF/Application%20for%20Certificate.pdf.
2. Pay the fee. It can be paid by cheque or money order made payable to the Government of Nunavut.
3. Mail completed forms to the following address:
   Nunavut Vital Statistics
   Bag 3
   Rankin Inlet, NU
   X0C 0G0
   Phone: (867) 645-8001
   Toll Free: (800) 661-0833

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Required Documents

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1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Nunavut Vital Statistics
Bag 3
Rankin Inlet, NU
X0C 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-8001
Toll Free: (800) 661-0833
Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

You can get a marriage certificate if you are:

• Recorded as the bride and groom on the marriage registration
• A legal representative of either the bride or the groom
• The parents or guardian of a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of marriage
• Children of the marriage to prove parentage, age, or birthplace of parent, for legal purposes
• An agent, or any other person, on the written authorization of either the bride or groom
• A person who requires the certificate for use in a court of law, for adoption, or for settlement of an estate
• An officer of the Crown, for official purposes
• A government department approved by the Registrar of Vital Statistics, when required for legal or other legitimate purposes

Fees

Marriage Certificate: $10.00

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

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Required Information

• bridegroom's name
• bride's name
• date of marriage
• place of marriage

Need for the Document

A marriage certificate is an official statement that two people are married. A marriage certificate is needed to:

• Prove your marriage is legal
• Ensure that the rights of spouses and children are respected
• Apply for certain social benefits
• Settle an estate
• To change your surname to that of your spouse or to use a hyphenated surname

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Obtain a Marriage Certificate: http://www.hss.gov.nu.ca/en/Vital%20Statistics%20Marriage.aspx
Government Nunavut: http://www.gov.nu.ca/

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