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Skip the lines and paperwork. Order birth, death and marriage certificates online in minutes. Our user-friendly platform and secure processing ensure a fast and hassle-free experience. This service is available for use by the public and legal profession to obtain government-approved and official vital certificates.

Why You Need a Marriage Certificate

  • Proof of Marriage
  • Name Change
  • Tax & Insurance Benefits
  • Inheritance & Property Rights
  • Child Custody & Support
  • Other Legal Purposes

Fees & Processing Times

If you are applying for a Nova Scotia Marriage Certificate to support a separate application such as for a Passport, Driver's Licence, Immigration, or Native Status, it is important to check with the organization requesting the document to ensure you obtain the correct vital record. Changes cannot be made once an order has been placed.

Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cheque or money order – Please make the cheque or money order payable to ‘Vital Certificate Processing Services’.

Certificates ordered with regular service average 4 to 6 weeks to be processed and delivered.

Service times listed above are approximations and are not guaranteed. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will significantly delay processing time.

  • Short Form Marriage Certificate – $83.00 each

Fees include all taxes, search, shipping and processing charges.

If no record of the marriage is found by the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics Agency, fees will be applied to the search cost and will not be refunded by the Agency.

All marriage certificates in Nova Scotia are mailed or couriered directly from the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics Agency.

Who Can Apply for a Marriage Certificate?

  • Any person with a valid reason may apply for a marriage certificate in Nova Scotia.
  • Only a party to the marriage may apply for a certified copy of marriage registration.

Nova Scotia Short Form Marriage Certificate

The Nova Scotia Marriage Certificate contains the first and last names of both parties, date and place of marriage, registration number, and date of registration.

Disclaimer

Our online service provides convenient access to official vital records for both the public and legal professionals. While you may obtain these records directly from government agencies, our platform offers a faster, more convenient alternative, eliminating the need for in-person visits. Our fees cover secure online ordering, expert assistance, and a thorough review to ensure compliance with all regulations.

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