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Yes, you may certainly have your new marriage certificate delivered directly to our office. Many of our clients choose to have their newly ordered marriage certificate delivered directly to our office in Ottawa, saving time and additional shipping costs. You may have the marriage certificate delivered to our address as follows:
[Your Name]
310 Beechgrove Ave. Suite B
Ottawa, ON K1Z 6R3Make sure to contact us first, let us know that your marriage certificate will be arriving, and to set up a workform. If you have any questions about how to have your marriage certificate delivered directly to IDC, contact us today!
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No, we cannot order a new marriage certificate on your behalf. The provinces do not allow for us to order on your behalf, as we do not have authority to do so. When you order the certificate, you can have it sent directly to our office for apostille.
Contact us to find out where to order your Canadian marriage certificate, or to find out more about the apostille process. Call us toll-free at 1-888-433-1011 or send us an online enquiry.
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Yes! There are different versions of Canadian marriage certificates. The standard format for a marriage certificate issued by a Canadian province is called a "file size" certificate. The file size certificate contains the basic information of the marriage.
A certified copy of the marriage registration can also be issued by your province. This type of certificate contains all the details used to register the marriage, such as the citizenship of the parents. This format of marriage certificate is the longest and is printed on a 8 x 14 size paper.
The most important thing to note, is that only an official marriage certificate issued by the province is acceptable for apostille.
In the past, there have been other formats of certificates issued, such as wallet size certificates. Wallet size certificates cannot be processed as they are too small to apply the required stamps of the apostille process.
If you have questions or want us to review your documents, don't hesitate to contact our friendly staff.
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A new marriage certificate can be ordered from the province where the marriage took place. In most cases it can be easily done online. Many of our clients will also have their new marriage certificate sent straight to our office to save time and additional shipping fees.
Here are the provincial websites that provide information on ordering vital certificates from your Province or Territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Yukon
If you have questions about ordering your marriage certificate, don't hesitate to contact our friendly staff.
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The pricing for the apostille of a Canadian marriage certificate will vary depending on a few factors. Whether you have additional documents, the destination country, the speed of service you need, are all factors in determining the cost.
Each situation is unique and there are several variables that can effect the total cost. The best way to get a detailed quote is to contact us for a free consultation. Contact a friendly IDC expert to discuss your situation. Or follow the link to see general information about our pricing.
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The term "apostille" is commonly used by countries that have signed the Hague Apostille Convention. Apostille refers to a process of document and signature verification done in countries that have signed the Hague Apostille Convention.
Canada signed the Hague Apostille Convention which took effect January 2024. This process is used to get the appropriate signatures and stamps on your document so it will be recognized outside of Canada.
If your marriage certificate is destined for a non-apostille country, the document will also need a final step of document legalization.
Contact our friendly specialists for more information on the "apostille" of your marriage certificate.
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