Marriage Certificate

Short Form

The short form marriage certificate contains the following information:

• surnames and given names of both parties to the marriage
• date of marriage
• place of marriage
• registration date
• registration number
• date issued

Cost of certificate . . . $29.70

Long Form

The long form marriage certificate is a restricted and certified photographic copy of the original marriage registration, it is available to either party to the marriage or to another person upon written consent from either party to the marriage. The long form marriage certificate may contain the following information of both parties to the marriage:

• place of marriage
• given name(s) and surname
• trade or profession
• marital status
• age
• religious denomination 
• residence
• place of birth 
• full name of parents 
• birthplace of parents

Cost of certificate . . . $35.90

Application Forms

Forms for a certificate are available from the Vital Statistics Office by mail, telephone or in person. You may apply online or download an application form to request a certificate from the following links.

• Marriage Certificate Application  [ 721 kb]
• Marriage Certificate online Application

French Names

If the name of either party to the marriage contains any French characters or symbols, please ensure they are clearly displayed on the certificate application form.

How to Order a Certificate

In order to obtain a certificate you may contact us in person at our office, by mail, or you can drop off an application at any N.S. Registry of Motor Vehicle office or Access Nova Scotia office to be processed through the mail. You may also request a marriage certificate online.

Payment Method

Mail:

• Cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance
• Visa, Mastercard or American Express

Counter:

• Cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance
• Visa, Mastercard or American Express
• Debit Card
• Cash

Online:

• Visa, Mastercard or American Express
• Interac^® Online

Fax:

• Visa, Mastercard or American Express

DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL

Searches

All certificate prices include a three-year search. A three-year search may be requested without purchasing a certificate (confirmation of event only) for $5.61.

Certificates are issued in accordance with information on file and cannot be returned for refund.