Marriage Commissioners
Last updated on April 24, 2026Marriage commissioners provide couples with flexible nonreligious options for their wedding. Any person performing a marriage ceremony in B.C. must be registered with the Vital Statistics Agency. Use our online search to find a marriage commissioner in your area.
Find out how much the services of a marriage commissioner cost by reviewing the fees listed on this page.
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Marriage commissioner fees
A base civil ceremony includes one hour for ceremony preparation, meeting with the couple, rehearsal, travel time, and performing the ceremony.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Base civil ceremony | $75.00 |
| GST | $3.75 |
| Total | $78.75 |
Additional fees
Marriage commissioners are permitted to charge additional fees for:
- Time spent over the one hour included in the base civil ceremony: $25/hour billed in 15-minute increments
- Mileage (distance travelled to and from the marriage ceremony and rehearsal): $0.63/km
- Parking or ferry costs (if applicable)
Marriage commissioners ask for fees and provide a receipt before the marriage ceremony to avoid interruptions before or after the ceremony. However, the couple getting married is responsible for any additional costs incurred by last minute changes.
Note: Vital Statistics does not authorize marriage commissioners to provide wedding planning, or consultation services.