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Here is all the legal information you need about getting married in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Either party may apply in person at a local marriage license issuer, but both must sign the application and each must complete an affidavit and have their signatures witnessed on it by a Commissioner of Oaths, a Justice of the Peace, or a Notary Public. If the application is being completed outside of Newfoundland, a Notary Public must witness signatures. If only one party is making the application, that party must bring the ID for both parties. The marriage license is only valid from 30 days from the date of issue. The following documents must be provided at the time of application:

proof of age

if under 19 must submit a birth certificate or affidavit by father or mother swearing of age and written parental consent

proof of divorce (certified final divorce papers)

if divorced outside of Canada, client will be required to provide a letter from a Newfoundland lawyer stating that they are eligible to marry in Newfoundland

Marriage

What Must I do If I Want to Get Married in Newfoundland and Labrador?

As a result of a decision by the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Trial Division) on December 21, 2004 the common law definition of marriage is changed in Newfoundland and Labrador to include same-sex marriages.

Existing requirements for getting married in Newfoundland and Labrador apply to same-sex marriages.

Application for a marriage licence must be made in person to a marriage licence issuer by one of the parties to the marriage. Marriage licence issuers are located throughout the province. Information regarding issuers in your area is available from Vital Statistics at (709), 729-0305.

Note: Although only one person is required to apply in person, both parties to the marriage must complete an affidavit and have their signatures witnessed on it by a Commissioner of Oaths, a Justice of the Peace, or a Notary Public. If the application is being completed outside of Newfoundland and Labrador, signatures must be witnessed by a Notary Public. As well, if application is being made by only one party, that party must bring the ID for both parties.

Click here to display the application form affidavit (PDF: 300 KB).

In St. John's, applications for a marriage licence may be made at Vital

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