Name of the Organization : Department of Health and Social Services Government of the Northwest Territories
Type of Facility : Apply for a Marriage License & Marriage Registration
State : Northwest Territories
Country : Canada
Website : http://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/vital-statistics/marriage-license
HSS Apply Marriage License & Marriage Registration
Marriage License :
** Most people in the NWT will need to apply for a marriage license.
** You can have a registration form completed by a Marriage License Issuer.
Related : Department of Health and Social Services How to order a Birth,Death & Marriage Certificate Canada : www.statusin.org/24813.html
Where do I apply for a marriage license?
** Marriage licenses are available from the Health Services Administration Unit of the Department of Health and Social Services in Inuvik, NT.
** You may also obtain a marriage license from a Marriage License Issuer, located in many Northern communities.
** For the name of the Marriage License Issuer nearest you, please call the Department at (867) 777-7422 or 1-800-661-0830 (toll-free).
** There is currently a $60 fee for issuing a marriage license.
** Please confirm that the fee is the same when you call.
** In most cases you will have to make an appointment with the Marriage License Issuer.
What documentation do I need to provide?
** Both people planning on getting married must attend the appointment with the Marriage License Issuer.
You will need to provide the following documents or information :
** birth certificate;
** full names for both sets of parents (including mothers’ maiden names);
** place of birth for both sets of parents;
** immigration documents (if applicable);
** divorce certificate(s) or decree(s) — a decree absolute or certificate is required if either person has been divorced as no other divorce documents are acceptable; and
** death certificate(s) (if either person has been widowed).
After you are married :
** Once you have been married, the person who officiated the ceremony will send the completed marriage registration form to the Department’s Health Service Administrative Unit in Inuvik.
** After the marriage registration form has been received by the Department, you may apply for a 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.
A copy of your marriage certificate may also be required to change your name on other documents, such as :
** credit cards;
** driver’s license;
** social insurance card;
** bank documents; and
** insurance forms.
Marriage Registration
** Before a marriage in the Northwest Territories can be made official, it must be registered with the Registrar General of Vital Statistics.
** Registration is necessary to establish legal proof of the marriage.
** Without registration you cannot obtain a marriage certificate.
** Before your marriage can be formalized, you must first obtain a marriage license.
Mailing Address
General
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories
5015 49th St.
P.O. Box 1320
Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to get a marriage license before I get married?
Most people in the the NWT will need to apply for a marriage license. You can have a registration form completed by a Marriage License Issuer.
What are the steps involved in getting married in the NWT?
** Application for a marriage licence must be made in person to a marriage licence issuer by one of the parties to the marriage.
** Marriage licence issuers are located throughout the territory.
** Call the Health Services Administration Office toll-free at 1-800-661-0830, for information regarding issuers in your area.
Before you apply, you should be aware of the following :
** The fee for a marriage licence is $60.00.
** The marriage licence is valid only in the Northwest Territories for 3 months from the date of issue, but can be extended in special circumstances.
** You should apply at least one day prior to the marriage.
** In the event that either of the parties to the intended marriage cannot speak English, they must arrange for an independent interpreter to be present during the purchase of the marriage licence.
** Both parties must be 19 years of age or over. Otherwise, special consents may be required.
** Proof of age may be required.
** Religious ceremonies may be performed by the registered religious representative of your choice.
** Civil ceremonies may be performed by marriage commissioners located throughout the Territory.
What documentation do I need to provide when I apply for a marriage license?
** Both people planning on getting married must attend the appointment with the Marriage License Issuer.
You will need to provide the following documents or information :
** birth certificate;
** social insurance number;
** full names for both sets of parents (including mothers’ maiden names);
** place of birth for both sets of parents;
** immigration documents (if applicable);
** divorce certificate(s) or decree(s) (a decree absolute or certificate is required if either person has been divorced, no other divorce documents are acceptable); and
** death certificate(s) (if either person has been widowed)