Weddings by Tamara - Calgary Alberta Marriage Commissioner
Phone: 403.463.6918 / Email: weddingsbytamara@shaw.ca
©2010 Weddings by Tamara
GETTING STARTED
What is a Marriage Commissioner
A Marriage Commissioner is a person with the legal authority to perform civil marriages. Tying the knot with a Marriage Commissioner is an alternative to traditional religious services.
Arranging a Meeting
Please contact Tamara Jones to arrange a convenient time to meet and discuss ceremony wishes. NW Calgary or Central Calgary locations are provided for client convenience. Whether it be serious, romantic, elegant, fun-filled, or a bit of all of the above, this is your opportunity to work with me to tailor your perfect ceremony.
Remember...it is your day...it should be perfect in every way.
Obtaining a Marriage License
Alberta Marriage Licenses are available from any registry agent in Alberta. A Marriage License 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 license was issued.
With proper documentation, couples may obtain a Marriage License and marry on the same day! Please refer to the Government of Alberta Vital Statistics website for specific details.
Marriage License Requirements
To obtain a Marriage License 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 license
~ Both parties must provide their parents' full names and birth places
~ 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 License (and when you
participate in the wedding ceremony)
~ Both parties to the marriage must apply together for their marriage license
A Few More Points To Remember
~ It is unlawful to be married without a Marriage License
~ It is unlawful to be married while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
~ It is unlawful to be married without two adult witnesses
~ Remember, both parties to the marriage must apply together for their marriage license
~ Blood tests are not required
