Nunavut - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

• Go to a Marriage License Issuer to get a marriage license. Marriage License Issuers are available in most communities in Nunavut.
• For the name of the Marriage License Issuer in your community call toll free (800) 661-0833 or (867) 645-8017.
• Submit the required documents and give the information needed to acquire a marriage license.
• Pay the marriage license fee.

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Required Documents

• Birth certificate for both parties intending to marry
• 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. Please note: no other divorce documents are acceptable
• Death certificate(s) (if either person has been widowed)

Office Locations & Contacts

Nunavut Vital Statistics
Bag 3
Rankin Inlet, NU
X0C 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-8001
Toll Free: (800) 661-0833
Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

Anyone who wants to get married in Nunavut.

Fees

Marriage License: $25.00

Validity

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Instructions

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Required Information

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Need for the Document

A marriage license or marriage license is a document issued, either by a church or state authority, authorizing a couple to marry. If you want to get married in Nunavut, you will need to get a marriage license or public banns from your religious organization.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Obtain a Marriage License: http://www.hss.gov.nu.ca/en/Vital%20Statistics%20Marriage.aspx
Government Nunavut: http://www.gov.nu.ca/

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