• a marriage license
• a registration of marriage

You can obtain both of these from us.  After the marriage ceremony, you can apply for your marriage certificate. You will need a marriage certificate if you are planning to change your surname to that of your spouse or to use a hyphenated surname. Your marriage certificate will be required to change your name on credit cards, driver's license, social insurance card, bank documents and insurance forms.

What you'll need
All records of Vital Statistics are confidential. That means that Service Alberta won't release this information to just anyone. Strict guidelines are in place to ensure this confidentiality. Depending on the circumstances, you may be required to show proof that you are eligible to submit the application.

 To obtain most marriage certificates, you'll need:

• a completed application form (Alberta Residents) (Non-Alberta Residents)
• proof of identification

Did you know?
Marriages that are legally performed in foreign countries are usually valid in Canada but not always.  If you're going to live in Alberta after your marriage, check with Service Alberta to determine if you require further documentation for your marriage to be legally recognized here.