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After you Get Married
The Marriage Certificate
A Marriage Certificate proves that a marriage has taken place. The province, territory or country where the marriage is performed issues the certificate. In Nova Scotia, Marriage Certificates are issued by the Vital Statistics Office.
Spousal Name Change
For information regarding changing your name, contact the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics Office.
Don't forget to update your identification if you change your name
- Drivers Licence and Vehicle Permit
- Nova Scotia Health Card (MSI)
- Health Card
- Passport Canada
- Social Insurance Number from Service Canada
- Citizenship Card
- Canada Revenue Agency Change of Name