Can you get married at City Hall in BC?
Can you get married at City Hall in BC?
“The City of Vancouver does not provide marriage licences or perform marriage ceremonies any longer”, says Brad, an information rep from City Hall who referred us to the BC Vital Statistics Agency. Nor can you get married inside a courtroom. Similarly, marriages are not performed by judges or judicial justices.
Who can legally marry you in BC?
Who can get married in BC
- Each of you has to be unmarried. In other words, you can’t already be married to someone else.
- You must not be too closely related to each other.
- Each of you has to be 19 years of age or older.
- Both of you have to understand the nature of the ceremony.
Can a friend marry you in BC?
Can anyone else marry us? In Canada, weddings must be officiated by a marriage commissioner, licensed officiant or solemnized religious representative. You are unable to have your friend get ordained online like they do in the movies and perform your ceremony (not legally, at least).
How do I get married in British Columbia?
Steps to getting married
- Get a marriage licence. To get a marriage licence, at least one of you has to go in person to a marriage licence issuer.
- Have the marriage ceremony. The person performing the marriage ceremony must be licensed to perform marriages under the provincial Marriage Act.
- Your marriage will be registered.
How much is a marriage license in BC?
Cost. A marriage licence costs $100, and is nonrefundable. However, if you lose your licence, you can return to the place where you bought it, and ask for a replacement.
How do I coat my marriage?
Documents required:
- Application form (notice in the form specified) duly filled and signed by the bride and the groom.
- Documentary evidence of the date of birth of both the parties (matriculation certificate/ passport/ birth certificate)
- Receipt of fees paid with respect to the application form in the District Court.
