You can get the marriage certificate apostilled from respective Embassy/Consulate and can then get the certificate authenticated by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services – Service Ontario (222 Jarvis Street, Toronto). Such authenticated certificate can be presented for attestation at the Consulate.
Is my Indian marriage certificate valid in Canada?
Marriages that are legally performed in a foreign country are usually valid in Canada, and you do not need to register them in Canada. Marrying a citizen of another country may automatically make you a citizen of that country.
How can I legalize my marriage in Canada?
To make the Marriage Certificate valid for use in a foreign country, it will first need to go through the process of Authentication at Global Affairs Canada and then Legalization at the Embassy Consulate of the country in which the document will be used.
How do I inform the IRCC about my marriage?
If IRCC has not decided on your application, you must inform them when you get married.
For example:
- The marriage certificate.
- The family registration certificate, if applicable.
- An updated birth registration or ID that shows the marriage, if applicable.
- Any other official document that shows marriage has taken place.
How do I certify my marriage certificate in Canada?
Marriage licences must be issued and signed by a provincial or territorial vital statistics office. They do not need to be notarized. We cannot authenticate marriage licences that are not issued by provincial or territorial vital statistics office, even if they are notarized.
Do I need to register my marriage if I get married abroad?
When people get married abroad, a very common question asked is whether they need to register their marriage on their return to their home country or their place of residence. The answer is YES!
Does Embassy verify marriage certificate?
The Embassy who is the third party, would then apply for a Verification of Document to verify the Certificate submitted by the Bachelor. The details on the documentations required for this service can be found under “Requirement”. It should be noted that a fee would be charged for this service.
How much does it cost to register a marriage in Canada?
A marriage licence is only a document authorizing a couple to get married, and it may be issued either by a religious person or a province or territory authority. The fee for a licence is $125.00, and it’s only valid for 3 months. A marriage certificate is an official document proving two people are married.
Can we register marriage online in Canada?
Does IRCC recognize marriages conducted by proxy, telephone, internet and fax? No. We don’t recognize these types of marriages. If one or both parties are not physically present at the ceremony, we won’t recognize the marriage.
What kind of marriage is legal in Canada?
There are two legally recognized types of relationships in Canada (marriage and common-law, both opposite-sex and same-sex) and although being married and living common law have certain similarities there are also important differences.
Do I need to inform IRCC if I get married?
Yes, it is required that you inform IRCC about your marriage. Unfortunately, this is not optional and is something that you must do according to current Canadian immigration rules. Your admissibility depends on your spouse’s admissibility as well.
How do I update my marriage status in IRCC Canada?
call 1-800-387-1193. send us a completed Form RC65, Marital Status Change.
How do I prove my marriage to immigration?
Joint bank account statements showing the names of both spouses. Titles or deeds for jointly owned property (real estate or vehicles) Mortgage or loan documents showing joint responsibility for payments. Joint credit card statements showing the name of each spouse as either account holder or authorized user.
How do I know if my marriage is registered?
You may request for a copy of your Certificate of Marriage (COM) at the LCR of the city or municipality where your marriage was held and registered. If your COM was duly submitted by the solemnizing officer, then the LCR will be able to provide you with the registered copy.
Which marriage certificate is required for Canada visa?
An apostille marriage certificate is required for a spouse to migrate Canada on basis dependent visa. Because the Marriage Certificate is an official statement that two people are married as well as legal evidence of the relationship between husband-wife.
How long does it take for marriage certificate to arrive Canada?
On average, couples receive their marriage certificate three weeks after the wedding takes place. Vital Statistics mails the certificate to the address the couple provided when they bought the marriage licence.
Can a marriage be valid if not registered?
If a copy of the marriage certificate has not been filed to the local civil registry, it does not affect the validity of marriage. Married parties will just simply present a copy of marriage certificate to the civil registry for late registration.
Can we register marriage outside India?
Every NRI who marries a citizen of India or another NRI must get his marriage registered within 30 days. If the marriage occurs outside India, it must be registered with a Marriage Officer, who will be appointed from among the diplomatic officers in a foreign country.
How do I register my marriage?
Two witnesses and the marriage officer must sign the marriage register after the solemnisation of a marriage. Then the marriage officer must issue the parties with a handwritten marriage certificate (BI-27) free of charge.
Can people check if you are married?
If you are trying to find out if someone is married, the good news is that marriage licenses are public records. Anyone can find out if someone is married by searching the public records for the state and county where the marriage certificate is filed.
How do I prove my relationship is genuine for spouse visa?
Couples can provide a written statement detailing the relationship and this can be accompanied by various evidence such as statements from friends and family detailing your relationship. Photographs and communication between you and your partner can be provided.