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Marriage Commissioners in PEI
2024-05-06
The following marriage commissioners are currently licensed to conduct a legal marriage ceremony on PEI. The names are listed according to County. ** Indicates French Services...
Apply for a Marriage Commissioner Licence or to Renew
2024-04-03
A marriage commissioner licence legally authorizes you to perform marriages in Prince Edward Island. In order to become a licensed marriage commissioner in this province you must be:
a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant;
age 18 years of age or older; and
proficient in both written and oral...
Apply for a Death Certificate
2023-10-23
A medical practitioner, nurse practitioner, or coroner must complete a Medical Certificate of Death before a death is registered with Vital Statistics and a burial permit is issued. Once the death registration is received, processed and complete, you can apply to Vital...
Apply for a Marriage Certificate Online
2023-10-23
After your marriage takes place and is officially registered with Vital Statistics, you can apply for either a Certified Copy of Registration of Marriage or a Marriage Certificate, which are legal documents for proof of marriage.
What do I need to apply for a marriage certificate?
If you are...
Getting a Marriage License in PEI
2023-09-05
You must have a PEI marriage license before you can be married on PEI.
How long in advance should I get my marriage license?
A marriage license is valid for three months. It will be issued on site so you do not have to wait for it to be processed or delivered to you.
How do I...
Change your Name Legally
2023-03-23
The process will begin once you bring the completed application, associated documentation and fees to the Vital Statistics office. Someone from the office will be touch with you once we receive your application to ensure all required information has been gathered and to arrange an appointment time...
Vital Statistics Service Fees
2022-11-10
Vital Statistics will process your request with a completed application, proper documentation and full payment.
The following payment options are accepted:
Cash and debit payments (in person only)
Money order or cheque payable to PEI Minister of Finance
Credit card with expiry date
Fees are...
Search Vital Records
2022-11-10
You can request a search for the following vital records:
Birth and stillbirth
Marriage or non-marriage confirmation
Death
Change of name
What information will a search provide?
A search will simply confirm or deny that an event was registered or recorded in the province. It will not...
Registering a Birth
2022-11-10
If your baby is born in a PEI hospital, the birth is recorded and officially registered with Vital Statistics. Parents sign the Statement of Birth confirming the information is correct before mother and baby are discharged from...