Open ProvincesGetting married in Yukon: marriage licence, fees and documents
How to get a marriage licence in Yukon: age, where to apply, documents, fee and how long it is valid, from the official pages.
Getting a marriage licence
Both apply in person together, each with one original or certified government ID (no photocopies) and your parents' full names and birthplaces; under 19 needs written parental consent. Bring proof that any earlier marriage ended. The fee is a non-refundable $20; there is a mandatory 24-hour wait before the licence can be used, and it is valid 90 days.
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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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