Open ProvincesGetting married in Nunavut: marriage licence, fees and documents
How to get a marriage licence in Nunavut: age, where to apply, documents, fee and how long it is valid, from the official pages.
Getting a marriage licence
A marriage licence is required before marrying in Nunavut, but we did not find an official page describing how to apply: contact Nunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health). The linked page covers the marriage certificate (application form, $10 per certificate).
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After the ceremony
The officiant registers the marriage with the province; you then order a marriage certificate separately, and can change your name on your documents using it (see our documents and ID page).
Fees and rules change and were read on 2026-11-14; confirm with the issuer. General information, not legal advice. Quebec weddings follow Quebec rules: see atlasquebec.ca.
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