Overview

An application can take up to one week to process.

An applicant for a temporary marriage commissioner appointment:

must be 18 years or older

must be a permanent resident of Canada

is appointed for one day

is only authorized to perform a civil (non-religious) marriage ceremony in Alberta

cannot charge a fee to perform a marriage

cannot represent themselves as a permanent marriage commissioner or solicit business of this nature

A clergy or religious representative registered with a religious organization cannot be appointed as a marriage commissioner. A clergy or religious representative should refer to registering as a religious marriage officiant to perform religious marriages in Alberta.

Cost

There is no cost to become a temporary marriage commissioner.

A temporary marriage commissioner is not permitted to charge a fee to perform a marriage.

How to apply

An application takes up to one week to process.

Step 1. Complete the application form

Ensure that the signatures of the applicant and the 2 marriage ceremony participants are provided on the application form.