Saskatchewan · Family and children
Marriage licence in Saskatchewan: cost and how to apply
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Short answer
To marry in Saskatchewan you buy a Saskatchewan marriage licence from a marriage licence issuer, often a jewellery store or town office. It costs $60. Bring two pieces of government ID, one with a photo, and sign a statutory declaration in front of the issuer. The licence takes effect the day after you buy it and is valid for 90 days.
Who handles it
Marriage licence issuers (Government of Saskatchewan)
They handle it in Saskatchewan.
Buy from a marriage licence issuer, often a jewellery store or town office; out-of-province licences are not valid.
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Who can apply
People who are 16 or 17 need a parent or guardian to sign a Consent to Marriage of a Minor form. No one under 16 can marry.
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Steps
Both partners fill in and sign the statutory declaration on the back of the licence in front of the issuer, who reads it to you.
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What you need
Show the issuer two pieces of government ID, one with a photo, such as a birth certificate, passport, driver's licence, citizenship or PR card, or treaty card.
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If either of you is divorced, bring the original or a court-certified copy of the Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute. A Decree Nisi is not accepted.
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Cost
A Saskatchewan marriage licence costs $60.
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How long it takes
The licence starts the day after you buy it and lasts 90 days, so buy it between one and 90 days before the ceremony.
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Where to go
Licences are sold by marriage licence issuers, usually jewellery stores or town administrators. The province lists issuers by community.
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Good to know
A licence bought in another province is not valid for a wedding in Saskatchewan.
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No blood tests or medical exams are needed.
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Questions people ask
How long is a Saskatchewan marriage licence valid?
Three months, or 90 days. It takes effect the day after you buy it, so you cannot marry on the same day you buy it.
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Where can I buy a marriage licence in Saskatchewan?
From a marriage licence issuer. These are often jewellery stores or town offices, and saskatchewan.ca lists them by town and city.
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What ID do I need for a Saskatchewan marriage licence?
Two pieces of government ID, and one must have your photo. A birth certificate, passport, driver's licence, citizenship or PR card, or treaty card are examples.
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Saskatchewan is marked.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Vital Statistics Agency (Government of British Columbia), through local marriage licence issuers | Get a marriage licencechecked | Buy the licence in person from a marriage licence issuer in your area. |
| Alberta | Alberta registry agents (Government of Alberta) | Get a marriage licencechecked | Buy at any registry agent office. |
| SaskatchewanThis page | Marriage licence issuers (Government of Saskatchewan) | How to get a marriage licencechecked | Buy from a marriage licence issuer, often a jewellery store or town office; out-of-province licences are not valid. |
| Manitoba | Vital Statistics Branch (Government of Manitoba), through registered marriage licence issuers | How to get a licencechecked | Both partners buy the licence in person from a registered issuer at least 24 hours before the wedding. |
| Ontario | Your municipal office (city or town hall) | Get a marriage licencechecked | Apply at your city or town hall; some municipalities also take applications online. |
| Quebec | Gouvernement du Québec | None on record | Québec has no marriage licence; your officiant publishes a notice of the marriage before the ceremony. |
| New Brunswick | Vital Statistics (Service New Brunswick) | Apply for a marriage licencechecked | Fill in the application, then both partners go together to a Service New Brunswick centre with ID. |
| Nova Scotia | Vital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia) | How to get a licencechecked | Buy in person at Access Nova Scotia or from a Deputy Issuer of Marriage Licences. |
| Prince Edward Island | Vital Statistics (Government of PEI), issued at Access PEI | None on record | Licences are issued by appointment at Access PEI offices. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Vital Statistics Division (Government Services), through local marriage licence issuers | How to get a licencechecked | Apply in person to a marriage licence issuer; only one partner needs to attend. |
| Yukon | Vital Statistics (Government of Yukon) | None on record | Both partners apply in person: by appointment at Vital Statistics in Whitehorse, or from a Territorial Agent elsewhere. |
| Northwest Territories | Registrar General of Vital Statistics and community Marriage License Issuers (Department of Health and Social Services) | Get a marriage licencechecked | Both people must attend, usually by appointment with an issuer. |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health) | Get a marriage licencechecked |
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Marriage licence in Saskatchewan: cost and how to apply", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/marriage-licence/saskatchewan