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Marriage licences

Last updated on April 24, 2026

You need to buy a marriage licence within the 3 months before your wedding date. Only one person in the couple needs to apply for the marriage licence. They must apply in person and show primary identification for both people getting married.

Identification needed

Examples of primary identification include:

  • Birth certificate
  • IMM/immigration form
  • Permanent resident card
  • Citizenship card

The marriage licence issuer may accept a passport or driver’s licence in some circumstances.

Cost

A marriage licence costs $100 and is nonrefundable.

If you lose your licence, you can return to the place where you bought it and ask for a replacement.

Search for a marriage licence issuer

To search for marriage licence issuer in your area:

Search for a marriage licence issuer

Phone:

Victoria: 250-952-2681
Toll-Free within B.C.: 1-888-876-1633

Email: 

Email Vital Statistics

Mailing Address:

Vital Statistics Agency
PO Box 9657 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C.
V8W 9P3

In person:

To complete transactions in person, find a Service BC location near you.