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Where to Get Marriage License: They must be purchased from marriage licence issuers. Jewelery stores or town administrators generally provide this service.
ID Requirement: Canadian citizens must present a valid driver's licence or birth certificate. Non-residents of Canada must present their birth certificate. Immigrants must present both a valid birth certificate and their landed immigrant papers.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Saskatchewan.
Waiting Period: 24 hours.
If Divorced: Divorce documentation must be provided. They will accept the original or a court certified copy of the "Decree Absolute" of Divorce or the original or court certified copy of the "Certificate of Divorce."
Previous Annulment: The original or court certified copy of the "Decree of Annulment" of marriage must be provided. You cannot remarry until 30 days after an annulment is granted.
Widowed: Proof of death is not required. However, you need to know the exact date and place of death of your former spouse.
Fees:$50.
Other Tests: No other tests necessary.
Under 18: Applicants under 18 years of age but over 16 need to have parental or court consent. The consent form must be signed before a Saskatchewan marriage licence issuer, the clergy performing the ceremony or any person authorized to take affidavits. No one under 16 may marry. However, a judge of the Court of Queen's Bench or a judge of the Provincial Court can override this.
Cousin Marriages: Yes.
Proxy Marriages: No.
Same Sex Marriages: Yes.
Witnesses: Two over the age of 18.
Miscellaneous: License is valid for 90 days.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage: Saskatchewan Health Vital Statistics and Registration Unit
1942 Hamilton St.
Regina SK S4P 3V7
Phone: (306) 787-3092
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