Prince Edward Island - Obtain Marriage License

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Procedure

• Go to the nearest Access PEI Centers.
• Present the required documents.
• Fill out forms. (An application form is available online. Check the link below.)
• Pass accomplished forms.
• Pay corresponding fees through accredited payment systems.
• Present valid IDs (and authorization) in claiming/receiving the certificate.

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Required Documents

• Birth certificate of both parties
• Valid ID with photo
• Provincial health card (for PEI residents only)
• Certificate of Divorce with seal (for divorced individuals)
• Death certificate (for widowed individuals) issued by the Vital Statistics office from which the event happened

Office Locations & Contacts

Check the link below for Access PEI branches: http://www.gov.pe.ca/health/index.php3?number=1020364

Eligibility

Couples that are of legal age (18 years old)

Fees

Marriage license: $100

Validity

Three (3) months from the date of issue.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

If both applicants are able to present all required documents, they may claim the license within the day.

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Instructions

• Couples must have a marriage license before getting married.
• Set an appointment with any of the Access PEI branches listed here: http://www.gov.pe.ca/health/index.php3?number=1020364
• BOTH parties must appear at the Access PEI Center to obtain a license.

Required Information

Please see information under Required Documents.

Need for the Document

Planning to get married? Before you walk down the aisle, you have to obtain first a marriage license. A marriage license is a document issued by the church or state, allowing or authorizing a couple to marry. Furthermore, if granted with a license, it does not mean that you and your partner are already married. It means that you may get married.

Information which might help

The date and place of marriage should be provided by the couples, along with the name of the person presiding the ceremony. The officiant should be registered with Vital Statistics (applicable for both religious and civil weddings).

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

For FAQs about obtaining a marriage license in PEI, you may check this website: http://www.gov.pe.ca/health/index.php3?number=1039490&lang=E

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