If you have been previously divorced, you are required to bring with you either your divorce certificate or your decree absolute. If you are a widow, you must provide the death certificate of your spouse, a funeral home statement of death, or a newspaper obituary clipping. In every case, you and your partner must provide legal documentation to prove your age. The complete list of all acceptable documents in Manitoba can be found online.

 

Prior to signing on the dotted line, please make sure to carefully and thoroughly read the entire permanent legal document. Ensure your printing is clear & legible, and use your full legal name as it exists on your government ID. If an error is later found after you and your partner submit your marriage license, the province is the only party with the right to make any changes.

 

Now the day has officially arrived! For the final step, you and your soon-to-be spouse must each bring one witness with you. Together, with me, all five of us will sign your marriage registration after your ceremony. I will then deliver your marriage registration to the Vital Statistics Agency to be officially registered by the province of Manitoba.

 

Tip: If you want to receive your marriage certificate after your wedding, you can apply for it here. Or fill out a hard copy and bring it with your marriage licence before the ceremony.  Currently I am recommending you check the box for rush order. The turnaround time is very slow otherwise, as reported by local media.

 

Let the fun begin!