A party to a marriage, or a person with written authorization by the couple, can order a marriage certificate. You can make application for a marriage certificate:

• in person at any Vital Statistics or Service BC office,
• on-line using our new secure electronic ordering system,
• by mail by completing and submitting an order form with the fee to Vital Statistics (download a form here).

Please note that effective February 12, 2007, the Vital Statistics Agency has implemented centralized printing of all certificates out of the Victoria office. All certificates will be mailed or couriered to clients direct from Victoria.

Certificates and Samples

Small marriage certificate [ 32K ]

Contains the full names of the couple or individuals, place of marriage, date of marriage, registration number and date of registration. The small certificate is 9.5 x 6.4 cm.

Large marriage certificate [ 115K ]

Contains the full names of the couple or individuals, their birthdates and birthplaces, date of marriage, place of marriage, registration number, and date of registration. The large certificate is 21.6 x 17.8 cm.

Genealogy Certificate [ 171K]