Welcome to the Saskatchewan 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, Saskatchewan marriage certificates can be ordered by proceeding to step 1 below.
Due to high volume, the Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Agency is currently experiencing delays in processing applications. Marriage certificates ordered with regular service are currently taking 40 business days to be processed, mailed and delivered. Marriage certificates ordered with rush service are currently taking 5 business days.
- Complete, print and sign the application form
- Fax, scan and email or mail your completed and signed form
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Scan & Email: saskatchewan@expresslegal.caFax: 1-866-265-6300Mail: Express Legal
- Receive your certificate by mail or courier
Who Can Apply For a Saskatchewan Marriage Certificate With This Application?
This site is available for use by the legal profession and general public to obtain Saskatchewan Government approved and official certificates of birth issued by the government agency as an independent authorized agent.
Marriage certificates in Saskatchewan may be released to:
- Either party of the marriage.
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 40 business days to be processed and delivered.
Certificates ordered with rush service average 5 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 – $75.00 each
- Certified Photocopy of Marriage Registration – $100.00 each
- Genealogical Photocopy – $100.00 each
- Search Letter – $100.00 each
- Rush Service – $35.00 additional priority processing cost (includes multiple certificates)
Fees include all taxes, search, shipping and processing charges.
If no record of the marriage is found by Saskatchewan Vital Statistics, fees will be applied to the search cost and will not be refunded.
All marriage certificates in Saskatchewan are mailed directly from Saskatchewan Vital Statistics.
Saskatchewan Small Marriage Certificate (Wallet Size)
The small marriage certificate contains the full name of each spouse, date of marriage, place of marriage, registration number and registration date.
Saskatchewan Large Marriage Certificate (Framing Size)
The large marriage certificate contains the full name of each spouse, date of marriage, place of marriage, registration number and registration date.
Saskatchewan Certified Copy of Marriage Registration
This a photocopy of the actual marriage registration. It is legally the most complete document. The photocopy is certified as a 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.
Saskatchewan Genealogical Photocopy
A genealogical photocopy of a Registration of Birth contains all the information that appears on the original registration. This photocopy is stamped “For Genealogy Only”.
Search Letter
A search letter states that according to the Saskatchewan Vital Statistics office the marriage is or is not recorded. The exact date of the marriage is not provided or confirmed.
Application Status
If you have not received your ordered marriage certificate within the time expected, please call 1-866-275-4721.
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