In 2001 in Saskatchewan, 56% of problem gamblers were either married or living common law.
Marriage CertificatesA marriage certificate is required: - to provide legal proof of your marriage
- to ensure that the rights of spouses and children are respected
- to apply for certain social benefits
- to settle an estate.
(See more information below.)
Who Can Apply for a Marriage Certificate- individuals recorded as the spouse on a marriage registration
- legal representative of either spouse
- the parents or guardian of a person who was under 18 years of age at the time of marriage
- children of the marriage to prove parentage, age, or birthplace of parents for legal purposes
- an agent, or any other person, on the written authorization of either spouse
- a person who requires the certificate for use in a court of law, for adoption, or for settlement of an estate
- an officer of the Crown for official purposes
- government departments approved by the Director of Vital Statistics when required for legal or other legitimate purposes.
How to order a marriage certificate- Complete an Application for Marriage Certificate form, providing all relevant information with respect to the application.
- The fee must accompany the application in the form of a cheque, money order or credit card (VISA or MasterCard). Cheques or money orders should be made payable to The Minister of Finance.
- Apply in person at the Vital Statistics office, by fax (if paying by credit card only) or by mail.
Applications for certificates can be made to: Vital Statistics
Saskatchewan Health
100-1942 Hamilton St
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 4W2 Telephone: (306) 787-3251
Toll Free: 1-800-667-7551(In Sask. Only)
Fax: (306) 787-2288 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Types of Marriage CertificatesSmall Certificate (9.5 cm x 6.4 cm) - Contains the full name of each spouse, date of marriage, place of marriage, registration number and registration date.
Frame Certificate (21.6 cm x 17.8 cm) - Contains the full name of each spouse, date of marriage, place of marriage, registration number and registration date.
Certified Photocopy of Registration (21.5 cm x 35.4 cm) - Contains all of the information that appears on the original marriage registration.
Genealogical Photocopy of Registration (21.5 cm x 35.4 cm) - Contains all of the information that appears on the original marriage registration. The document is stamped "FOR GENEALOGY ONLY."
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