Welcome to the Alberta marriage certificate application page of VitalCertificates.ca.
Required as proof of a legal marriage, to ensure the rights of spouses and children are respected, to apply for certain social benefits, to settle an estate and to change or hyphenate a surname, Alberta marriage certificates can be ordered by proceeding to step 1 below.
Do You Reside in Alberta?
Alberta vital statistics services are provided through privately run registry agents. If you currently reside in Alberta, you must apply for your document through an Alberta Registry Service. If you currently reside outside of Alberta, please continue.
- Complete, print and sign the application form
- Fax, scan and email or mail your completed and signed form
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Scan & Email: alberta@expresslegal.caFax: 1-866-265-6300Mail: Express Legal
- Receive your certificate by mail or courier
Who Can Apply For an Alberta Marriage Certificate With This Application?
This site is available for use by the legal profession and general public to obtain Alberta Government approved and official certificates of birth issued by the government agency as an independent authorized agent.
- Either party of the marriage; or
- The person named above must be a Non-Alberta resident. If you are currently a resident of Alberta, you must apply through an Alberta Registry Service.
Is the Certificate of Marriage Required to Apply for a Divorce?
Yes, you must have an original government issued Certificate of Marriage or Certified Copy of the Registration of Marriage to apply for a divorce in Canada. If you require a low-cost divorce service, we recommend www.untietheknot.ca
Fees & Processing Times
Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cheque or money order – Please make cheque or money order payable to “ExpressLegal”.
Certificates ordered with regular service average 15 to 20 business days to be processed and delivered.
Certificates ordered with rush service average 4 to 7 business days to be processed and delivered.
Service times listed are approximations and are not guaranteed. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will significantly delay processing time.
- Marriage Certificate – $90.00 each
- Certified Photocopy of Marriage Registration – $90.00 each
- Search Letter – $90.00 each
- Rush Service – $30.00 additional processing cost (includes multiple certificates) – RUSH SERVICE IS PRIORITY PROCESSED ONLY, CERTIFICATE WILL NOT BE COURIERED
Fees include all taxes, search, shipping and processing charges.
If no record of the marriage is found by Alberta Vital Statistics, fees will be applied to the search cost and will not be refunded.
All marriage certificates in Alberta are mailed directly from Alberta Vital Statistics.
Applications processed using the ‘Rush Service’ are processed within 48 hours and mailed (not couriered). Alberta Vital Statistics cannot guarantee delivery times.
Alberta Small Marriage Certificate (Wallet Size)
Contains the full names of the couple, place of marriage, date of marriage, registration number and date of registration. The size is 9.5 x 6.4 cm (3.75 x 2.5 in).
Alberta Large Marriage Certificate (Framing Size)
Contains the full names of the couple, place of marriage, date of marriage, place of birth of the couple, registration number and date of registration. The size is 21.6 cm x 17.8 cm (8.5 x 7 in).
Alberta Certified Copy of Marriage Registration
This a photocopy of the actual marriage registration as filled in by the married couple. It is legally the most complete document. The photocopy is certified as true copy of the original.
NOTE: Certified copies are rarely needed by citizens and are, by law, for restricted use only. They are generally only required for court or consulate purposes. They are not recommended for use as identification purposes.
Search Letter
A search letter states that according to the Alberta Vital Statistics office the marriage is or is not recorded. The exact date of the marriage is not provided or confirmed.
Do you require the status of your submitted application?
If you have not received your ordered marriage certificate within the time expected, please call 780-427-7013.
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