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IgiTang · 08-11-2009, 02:48 PM

Can anyone explain to me how to become "Officially" married? Loaded question, I know. But heres a breakdown of what im really getting at.

My Fiance and I want to get married now and intend to have the ceremony and such with friends and family later. We also want to keep this on the down low from our families. (i know, seems dishonest, but we have our reasons).

Anyway, So far I have discovered that you can go to any registry and apply for a licence and then have a ceremony within 3 months of the licence date. Then you can submit a request for a marriage certificate?

Is there a step in between that I am missing, again aside from the obvious ceremony?

It seems to me that there is something missing, like swearing infront of a commisioner of oaths or something. And what about witnesses?

Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks.

CMPunk · 08-11-2009, 02:52 PM

Justice of the peace or a minister have to marry you and submit the form if i recall correctly

socktape · 08-11-2009, 02:56 PM

You might need someone to witness it, but the JP or whatever might be enough.

VladtheImpaler · 08-11-2009, 02:57 PM

Yes, having done this a few times

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Get your license, have a commissioner marry you ($150-$250), the commissioner then submits the paperwork and, presto, you are officially married. Don't forget the witnesses.

CMPunk · 08-11-2009, 03:00 PM

Yes, our JP required 2 witnesses, so I'm assuming thats the norm

IgiTang · 08-11-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

Yes, having done this a few times

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Get your license, have a commissioner marry you ($150-$250), the commissioner then submits the paperwork and, presto, you are officially married. Don't forget the witnesses.

heh. Experience.. I like it.

All kidding aside, do I just call a commisioner of oaths and set this up through them?

EDIT: btw thanks for the responses.

CMPunk · 08-11-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by IgiTang

heh. Experience.. I like it.

All kidding aside, do I just call a commisioner of oaths and set this up through them?

EDIT: btw thanks for the responses.

I don't believe a commissioner of oaths can marry you

VladtheImpaler · 08-11-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IgiTang

heh. Experience.. I like it.

All kidding aside, do I just call a commisioner of oaths and set this up through them?

EDIT: btw thanks for the responses.

No, not a CoA (I am one by virtue of being a lawyer, but I can't marry you) - there is a specific Marriage Commissioner designation, licensed by the Province. Just google "marriage commissioner calgary" and you'll get some names. If you need a referral, PM me and I'll give you a name.

BigFlamesFan · 08-11-2009, 03:13 PM

Speaking from experience....
1. Get marriage License
2. Call a Justice of the Peace
3. Have JP marry you (We were required to have 2 witnesses, 1 to stand up on either side)
4. Get marriage certificate (This is actually optional, only need it for things like changing her name if I remember correctly)

I know we didnt get our marriage certificate until a few months later.

That was 11 years ago so I dont know if anything has changed or not but just phone a Justice of the Peace and I'm sure he can clear up any questions you have.

alltherage · 08-11-2009, 03:28 PM

How much do marriage liscences cost?

CMPunk · 08-11-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alltherage

how much do marriage liscences cost?

$80

Phaneuf3 · 08-11-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alltherage

How much do marriage liscences cost?

half of everything you own.

psicodude · 08-11-2009, 03:31 PM

2 words....

Las.
Vegas.

$80 and 20 minutes later, you will be married.

lucky1 · 08-11-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3

half of everything you own.

haha, pure gold!!!!

DOK · 08-11-2009, 10:18 PM

Everything sounds right, but they will require you to have the license for three days before doing the service (maditory wait period here in case you rushed into it). Then call city hall, they'll give you a JP to call, they'll do it at their house / office / wherever, you need 2 witnesses to sign, the JP will send off the signed deal and it's done.

Fyi - Vegas does "weddings" for people who have previously secretly already been wed. You do need your marriage certificate to prove that you are married for whatever service you are going to have in the future and it will be a "renewal" but like Vegas, anyone can officiate pretending its your first time.

VladtheImpaler · 08-12-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DOK

Everything sounds right, but they will require you to have the license for three days before doing the service (maditory wait period here in case you rushed into it). Then call city hall, they'll give you a JP to call, they'll do it at their house / office / wherever, you need 2 witnesses to sign, the JP will send off the signed deal and it's done.

This is out of date. City has nothing to do with it, and it's not JP's. There are official Marriage Commissioners - they are independent contractors licensed by the Province.
BTW Vegas is not as quick or cheap as advertised above. You have to stand in line for an hour or two to get your license at the LV registry, and then have someone perform the ceremony. I would budget $200 and about 4 hours.

DOK · 08-12-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

This is out of date. City has nothing to do with it, and it's not JP's. There are official Marriage Commissioners - they are independent contractors licensed by the Province.
BTW Vegas is not as quick or cheap as advertised above. You have to stand in line for an hour or two to get your license at the LV registry, and then have someone perform the ceremony. I would budget $200 and about 4 hours.

I'm sure you can call the city and they will help direct you, and LOOKIE HERE on a government site for Alberta! Information on getting married, INCLUDING who can marry you!

http://www.service-alberta.ca/542.cfm

BTW I never said Vegas was cheap or easy, read again, I never "advertised" this.

I was trying to be helpful so off.

VladtheImpaler · 08-12-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DOK

I'm sure you can call the city and they will help direct you, and LOOKIE HERE on a government site for Alberta! Information on getting married, INCLUDING who can marry you!

http://www.service-alberta.ca/542.cfm

BTW I never said Vegas was cheap or easy, read again, I never "advertised" this.

I was trying to be helpful so off.

So, you post a link confirming that I am right, and then swear at me. You might consider discovering maturity, since I wasn't trying to show you up - just trying to make sure that the OP and anyone else who cares had the correct information.

troutman · 08-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Marriage Act:

http://www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm?pag...=9780779740215

Issue of marriage licence
13 An application for a marriage licence shall be made by both parties to an intended marriage and subject to the conditions and prohibitions
(a) of sections 14 to 19, and
(b) of any other law in force in Alberta,
the issuer to whom the application is made shall issue the licence applied for.

Regulations:

http://www.qp.alberta.ca/574.cfm?pag...cln=0779743644

FlamesKickAss · 08-12-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alltherage

How much do marriage liscences cost?

at ama it looks like it is 70