Marriage Licence
Service New Brunswick
Overview
Every couple must obtain a marriage licence before they get married.
Eligibility
The parties to the marriage must be present together and over 18 years of age to marry without the consent of their parent(s) or
guardian(s), or have been previously married. Proof of age and identity must be provided to the Marriage Licence Issuer by presenting documents such as: Birth Certificate, current Passport, Canadian Citizenship card or Record of Landing/Canadian Permanent Resident Card. In addition, a divorced person must present an original or court certified copy of their final decree, Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce. A widowed person must provide an original Funeral Directors Statement of Death or Death Certificate. A marriage licence is only valid for three months from its date of issue.
Description
Legal marriages in New Brunswick may be performed anywhere as long as the person performing the marriage is authorized to do so. The marriage may be either a civil or religious marriage ceremony. Civil marriages are performed by clerks and deputy clerks of the Court of Queen's Bench. Religious marriage ceremonies are performed by clerics of churches and religious denominations. Your cleric can advise you whether he or she is registered to solemnize marriages in New Brunswick. You must have a marriage licence before either type of marriage can be performed.
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| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage Licence Fee (HST not applicable) | 100.00 | 2009-03-31 | |
| Contact Information | Location | |
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Fredericton
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