Nova Scotia · Identity and documents
Copy of a marriage certificate in Nova Scotia
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
In Nova Scotia, Vital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia) handles it.
Official link
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Nova Scotia is marked.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Vital Statistics Agency (Government of British Columbia) | How to orderchecked | |
| Alberta | Alberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta) | Order a certificatechecked | Order through a registry agent. |
| Saskatchewan | eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Manitoba | Vital Statistics Branch (Government of Manitoba) | Order a certificate onlinechecked | |
| Ontario | ServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Quebec | Directeur de l'état civil | Order a certificate onlinechecked | |
| New Brunswick | Vital Statistics (Service New Brunswick) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Nova ScotiaThis page | Vital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Prince Edward Island | Vital Statistics (Government of PEI) | None on record | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Vital Statistics Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Yukon | Vital Statistics (Government of Yukon) | None on record | Only for marriages that took place in the Yukon. |
| Northwest Territories | Vital Statistics, Health Services Administration Office (Department of Health and Social Services) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health) | Order a certificatechecked |
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Copy of a marriage certificate in Nova Scotia", checked 12 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/marriage-certificate/nova-scotia