Province of Manitoba Marriage Requirements
Marriage Licence $100.00 (as of June/06)
Marriage Licence must be obtained at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the ceremony. It is valid anywhere in Manitoba for three (3) months from the date of issue. Various jewelers, florists, wedding supply shops and printers throughout Manitoba issue marriage licences. Licences are also issued by the Vital Statistics Agency in Winnipeg.
Parties to the marriage must be present together and over eighteen (18) years of age.
Proof of age must be shown to the Marriage Licence Issuer.
Acceptable Documents are Birth Certificate, Citizenship Certificate, Passport, Canada Immigration documents. Other documents are acceptable if you do not have these documents. Please call the Province of Manitoba Marriage Unit for other specific documents which are acceptable (number below).
If the parties to the marriage are not yet 18 year of age, there are additional requirements. If either the bride or groom are under 16 years of age, a Judge of the Family Court must give consent to the marriage. If the bride or groom are over 16 years of age, but not yet 18 years of age, and the parents refuse to give consent, a Family Court Judge may be called upon. If the parents do give consent to the bride and groom between 16 and 18 years of age, such consent must be given when the marriage licence is purchased.
Divorced persons must produce a certified copy of their Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolution. Photocopies are not acceptable. To obtain a certified copy of your Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolution, contact the court office where your divorce was granted. The certified copy may take a few weeks to be processed, so please allow plenty of time to receive it before your wedding date.
Widowers or widows must produce a death certificate or newspaper clipping (obituary).
All documents must be in English or French.
No blood test is required in Manitoba.
Couples are not required to be residents of Manitoba to be married here.
As of October, 2004, same sex marriages are legal in the Province of Manitoba.
Province of Manitoba Marriage Unit (204) 945-3727 or 1-800-282-8069 ext. 3727, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Changing Your Name
As a married person or a person living in a common-law relationship, you have a number of options for choosing your surname.
A. You may retain your present name.
B. You may assume your spouse's surname or common-law partner's surname.
C. You may combine your present surname with your spouse's or common-law partner's surname, with or without a hyphen (it does not matter which name you use first).
D. You may assume your spouse's or common-law partner's surname and retain your present surname as a given, middle name.
All options apply equally to men and women.
If you were born in Manitoba, your birth certificate does not change to your married name or common-law partner's name.
If you are living common-law, it will be necessary to file a declaration with Vital Statistics. You will be charged a fee to obtain a Certificiate of Election of Surname that will provide proof of your new name.
Changing Your Identification After Marriage or Change of Name
It is your responsibility to change your name on your personal identification and documents. In most cases, a marriage certficiate or change of name certificate will be required. Below is a list of some offices you may have to notify if you are assuming a new name.
Insured Benefits Branch, Manitoba Health (204) 786-7101 or 1-800-392-1207
Social Insurance card, Human Resource Centre of Canada 1-800-206-7218
Driver & Vehicle Licencing (204) 985-1100 or 1-866-323-0544
Revenue Canada (Income Tax, GST, Child Tax Credit) 1-800-959-8281
Canada Pension/Old Age Security 1-800-277-9914
Canadian Citizenship 1-888-242-2100
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (204) 983-2842
Federal Government Information Line 1-800-622-6232
At Your Service Manitoba 1-866-626-4862
Financial Institutions (banks, investment brokers, credit card companies, etc.)
Insurance Agencies (life insurance, home insurance, private health insurance, etc.)
Memberships (clubs, organizations, associations, etc.)
Subscriptions (magazines, newspapers, etc.)
Weddings
Welcome and Congratulations on your upcoming marriage.
Your wedding is a special event in your life that should reflect the love you have for each other. I can help you express that love through working with you to create the marriage ceremony you desire. There are many options available and I would be happy to share those options with you.
I am available to assist you through the entire marriage ceremony process from getting a license to the performance of the marriage at the place of your choosing.
I am willing to travel to perform your ceremony, and I welcome same-sex marriages.
I have been an organist/pianist and soloist at weddings for many years, and depending upon your needs, those skills may be added to the performance of your ceremony. My many years in the music industry also gives me access to many musicians, and I could assist you in finding someone right for your special day.
Give me a call (Angela 204 895-9953), and we can talk about how we can tailor a ceremony to reflect your love.
Full Wedding Service: $250 (includes travel time, rehearsal, creation of the ceremony, and the ceremony itself)
Basic "I-Do" Ceremony: $75 (includes travel time)
Music Component: $75 plus (depending upon service required)
