1. Get a Marriage Licence

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Identification

Two pieces of government issued identification must be presented to the marriage licence issuer. Of the two pieces of government issued identification, one must be photo identification.

Examples of acceptable identification include a birth certificate, passport, driver's licence, citizenship or permanent resident card or treaty card.

 

Statutory Declaration

The statutory declaration is a series of questions and information, located on the back of the marriage licence.

When applying for the marriage licence, the prospective spouses must complete and sign the statutory declaration in the presence of the marriage licence issuer. The statutory declaration must be read to the parties to prove that they fully understand the content. This includes reading the "Degrees of Consanguinity" which may bar the solemnization of the marriage.

 

Degrees of Consanguinity

Degrees of consanguinity refer to the relationship between the prospective spouses.

An individual may not marry his or her:

• Grandmother

• Grandfather

• Father

• Mother

• Son

• Daughter

• Granddaughter

• Grandson

• Brother

• Sister

The relationships above include all relationships, whether by whole or half-blood, or adoption.

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Persons 16 or 17 Years of Age

A Saskatchewan "Consent to Marriage of a Minor" form must be signed and completed by the parent(s) or guardian(s). They must sign the consent form in the presence of a Saskatchewan marriage licence issuer, clergy or any person authorized to take affidavits.

Consent forms can be obtained from a Saskatchewan marriage licence issuer.

If the parent(s) or guardian(s) refuse to consent to the marriage, the minor can apply to a judge of either the provincial or Queen's Bench court for an order dispensing with their consent. The minor may obtain the judge's order by applying to a court house in Saskatchewan.

 

Persons Under 16 Years of Age

Under the federal Civil Marriage Act, no one under the age of 16 can get married.

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Divorced

If either of the prospective spouses is divorced, evidence of the termination of the marriage must be presented to the marriage licence issuer when purchasing the marriage licence. The following documents are acceptable as proof of the dissolution of marriage:

• The original or a court certified copy of the "Decree Absolute" of Divorce; or

• The original or court certified copy of the "Certificate of Divorce."

The preliminary document (Judgment, Order or Decree Nisi) are not accepted as proof of divorce in Saskatchewan.

The correct divorce documents can be obtained from the court in the province or state in which the marriage was dissolved.

All divorce documents must be translated into English by an independent translator. The translator must include his or her name, complete address and telephone number.

 

Where to buy your licence:

Saskatchewan marriage licences are purchased from marriage licence issuers. Jewellery stores or town administrators in Saskatchewan generally provide this service. See the list below for issuers in Saskatchewan.

Marriage licences purchased outside Saskatchewan are not valid for marriage in Saskatchewan. For example, couples purchasing an Alberta marriage licence must be married in Alberta.

Assiniboia

• Mom's Florist

Biggar

• De Moissac Jewellers

Buena Vista

• Tropical Escapes Destination Weddings and Travel Inc.

Black Lake First Nation

• Ms. Coreen Sayazie

Carnduff

• Carnduff Agencies Inc.

Central Butte

• Galloways Pharmacy Ltd.

Creighton

• Town of Crighton

Crystal Springs 

• Crystal Agencies Inc. 

Davidson

• Golden Image Jewellery

Debden 

• Mr. Jeffery O'Brien 306-724-4610

Eastend 

• Eastend Agencies 

Estevan 

• A & A Jewellery

• Simon's Jewellery Ltd.

Fort Qu'Appelle

• Beth Grainger's Florists

Gainsborough 

• C.A. Shaw Insurance Broker

Goodsoil 

• NorthStar Agencies

Gravelbourg 

• Flowers Etc. by Monique

Grenfell 

• Willows Wellsch Orr & Brundige LLP

Hudson Bay 

• Generations Flowers & Gifts

Humboldt 

• Diamonds of Detroit

Kamsack 

• Asst. Town Administrator

Kelvington 

• Lund Agencies

Kerrobert 

• Shortt Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Kindersley 

• Kelly Insurance Brokers Ltd.

• Town of Kindersley

La Loche 

• La Loche Valu Master

Langenburg 

• Town Administrator

Lanigan 

• Lanigan Agencies (1985) Inc.

Leader 

• Town of Leader

Lloydminster 

• Western Financial Group

Maidstone 

• Elliot Insurance Services

Maple Creek 

• Abbott Realty

• Blythman Agencies Ltd. 
   

Meadow Lake 

• Jewelry Classique

Melfort 

• Assaly Marks & Hopkins Fine Jewellers

• Dynasty Jewellers

Melville 

• Carmen's Elegance In Flowers

Moose Jaw 

• Heritage Insurance Ltd.

• Judi's Specialties & Wedding World

Moosomin 

• Kassies Jewellery

Nokomis 

• Green Teal Insurance Brokers Ltd.

North Battleford 

• Zeke's Jewellery

Oxbow 

• Oxbow Agencies Ltd.

Prince Albert 

• Craft Haven's Unique Wedding Boutique

Redvers 

• Town Administrator

Regina 

• A Tymeless Event

• Aurelia Goldsmith Bullion Broker 

• Creative Touch Wedding Designs

• Madni Islamic Centre & Mosque

• Notary Public Regina

• Paper Umbrella

• Paris Jewellers (Southland Mall)

• Quality Goldsmiths Ltd.

• Royalty Goldsmiths

• Simon's Jewellery Ltd.

• Victoria Jewellers Ltd.

Rosetown

• Judy Johnston Insurance Services Inc. 

Rose Valley

• Tri-line Agencies

Rosthern

• Pine And Lily

St. Walburg

• Clarity Insurance & Financial Solutions Inc

Saskatoon

• Bateman Jewellers

• Creative touch Wedding Designs

• Express Process Serving

• Galon Insurance & Mortgage Brokers

• Heinrichs Jewellery

• Mylynh Bridal

• On Time Events

• Paris Jeweller

• Paris Jewellers (Primrose Dr) 

• Penny Lane Wedding Store

• Riders Notary

• RSVP Event Design, Decor & Rental

• Saskatoon Signature Services

• The Wedding & Party Boutique

• YXE Notary

Shaunavon

• Audrey's Flower Oasis

Spiritwood

• Spiritwood Good Health Pharmacy

Strasbourg

• Town of Strasbourg (Administrator)

Swift Current

• Cindy’s Taxes and More

Tisdale

• Markwart Jewellers Ltd.

Unity

• Found Treasures

• Michael's Photography

Wakaw

• LD Woldringh Notary

• Long Lake Insurance

Wawota

• Town of Wawota

Weyburn

• York Jewellers Ltd.

Whitewood

• Ms. Sandra Restau

Wilkie

• Wilkie Agencies

Wynyard

• Jenn's Perfect Presents

Yorkton

• Gifts of Gold

• Sherring Gold Ltd.

• Zeke's Jeweller's

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