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What papers do you need to get married in a particular region? How long will it take to get all the correct documentation? What happens if I'm missing some papers? We're here with all the answers so you make sure that everything is in order before you tie the knot.

How to Get Married in Canada
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Your wedding vows aren’t enough for the government. To make your union legal, you need to get a marriage license. Here’s how to get married in Canada.
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How to Get Married in Quebec
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Prepping to tie the knot in la belle province? Here’s what you need to know to make your union legal.
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Getting married on The Rock? Then you will need to get a marriage license in Newfoundland and Labrador to make your union legit.
How to Get a Marriage License in PEI
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Getting married on the Island? Then you will need to get a PEI marriage license to make your union legit.
How to Get a Marriage License in the Territories
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Make sure you do the paperwork to ensure that your northern nuptials create a legal bond. Here's how to get a marriage license.
How to Get a Marriage License in Nova Scotia
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Getting married in Nova Scotia? Make sure your union is legal by looking after this important detail.
How to Get a Marriage License in New Brunswick
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Planning a wedding in New Brunswick? Make sure your union is legal by looking after this important detail.
How to Get a Marriage License in Saskatchewan
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Planning a Saskatchewan wedding? Make sure your to-do list includes “buy marriage license”. Here’s how to get one.
How to Get a Marriage License in Manitoba
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So you’ve decided to get hitched in Manitoba. Here are the important steps to take to make this union legal.
How to Get a Marriage License in Alberta
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Getting married in Alberta? Here’s everything you’ll need to know to get a marriage license in the province.
How to Get a Marriage License in British Columbia
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Planning on getting married in beautiful British Columbia? Here are the important steps you need to take.
How to Get a Marriage License in Ontario
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So you’ve decided to get hitched and need to know what steps to take to make this union legal? Here is what you need to do to get a marriage license in Ontario.