Getting married
In order to request a marriage licence or certificate, you must be a member in good standing with the AMA, CAA or AAA.
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  • A marriage licence shows you meet the requirements to get married in Alberta.
  • Your marriage certificate proves that you have a legal marriage.

Marriage Licence

  • The licence is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
  • Both partners-to-be must be present to obtain their marriage licence.

Requirements for applying for a marriage licence

Personal information for both applicants including:

  • Date and place of birth
  • Religious denomination
  • Mother's legal name (including maiden name) and place of birth
  • Father's legal name and place of birth

If either applicant is:

  • Under 18 years of age, parental consent is required.
  • Divorced, their Certificate of Divorce or Decree of Absolute is required.

Fees

  • Prices vary by region. Call 1-866-989-6370 for product pricing at your local Centre.

Service Alberta's website contains more information about marriage licences.


Planning to get married outside of Alberta?

To learn how to obtain your marriage licence and marriage certificate, contact the jurisdiction where you will be getting married

Planning to get married outside of Canada?

AMA Travel can arrange your perfect destination wedding or honeymoon.

 

Marriage Certificate

  • Records are confidential and can only be ordered by eligible individuals.
  • A request for Certificate of an Alberta Marriage is processed and the document is mailed to you. 

Requirements for ordering a marriage certificate

When you come in remember to bring:

  • Your AMA membership card.
  • One piece of personal identification.
  • Information about yourself, including your eligibilitypdf to apply for the certificate (your relationship to the individual on the certificate).
  • Information about the marriage, date, and place of the event. If the event did not occur in Alberta, contact the jurisdiction where the event occurred to complete your request.

Fax in your form

You can also choose to fax the completed Marriage Certificate formpdf to (780)-989-6378.

Fees

  • There is a fee of $36 (includes GST) for this service when completed form is faxed to (780) 989-6378.
  • If you prefer to bring your completed form to your local AMA centre, please note that prices vary by region.

Marriage Certificate Sizes

Wallet size

  • 9.5 cm x 6.4 cm

Contains:

  • Names of both parties to the marriage
  • Date & place of marriage
  • Registration number and date
  • Date issued
  

Framing size

  • 21.5 cm x 17.8 cm

Contains:

  • The same information as the wallet size
  • The birthplaces of both parties to the marriage

If you need further information phone 1-866-989-6370 or email your questions to: AMA Registries.

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