Marriage Liscenses in nova scotia

Information on marriage liscensing can be obtained at:

novascotia.ca-vital statistics-marriage liscenses

or copy and paste this web address into your browser

http://www.novascotia.ca/sns/access/vitalstats/marriage-licence.asp

A Marriage Liscence must be purchased before two people can marry in the Province of Nova Scotia.

In Halifax Regional Municipality, a marriage licence can be purchased by appointment with a Deputy Issuer, or from a Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Customer Service Centre during regular business hours. Please note: in HRM, marriage licences are not sold at the Service Nova Scotia Halifax or Dartmouth Access Centres.

In all other areas of Nova Scotia, a marriage licence can be purchased by appointment with a Deputy Issuer, or from a Service Nova Scotia Access Centre.

Justice of the Peace Halifax Region

If you decide to get married on a beach public park, your backyard or anywhere outside a church you may need the services of a (Jop). They are trained and legal officiants that conduct wedding ceremonies almost anywhere. The cost for a Justice of the peace is generally between $250-$300 per ceremony.. You may find a listing of JOPs for Halifax and surrounding areas at:

nova scotia.ca or copy and paste this link into your web broswer

http://novascotia.ca/just/Court_Services/jp_list_view.asp?cid=8

Halifax Wedding Chapel
& Marriage Officiants
2 Auburn Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3R 1K4
Cellular: (902) 225.5768
Telephone: (902) 477.1375
info@halifaxweddingchapel.com

ST. BRENDAN'S CHAPEL, CFB (Stadacona) HALIFAX

Category:Ceremony Sites

Address:2776 Gottingen St
Halifax, NS, CA

http://www.cg.cfpsa.ca/cg-pc/Halifax/EN/FamilyServices/ChaplainServices/Pages/default.aspx

Changing your name

Once you are married you may want to change your name go to:

nova scotia.ca-access nova scotia-vital statistics-change your name or copy and paste this link in your web broswer.

http://www.novascotia.ca/sns/access/vitalstats/changing-name.asp

Public Parks that hold wedding ceremonies in HRM

go to: halifax.ca-recreation-weddings or copy and paste this link into your browser:

https://www.halifax.ca/rec/weddings.php

Looking for the perfect venue to celebrate your outdoor wedding?

The Halifax offers the best parks and facilities to help you celerate your special day.

- Outdoor Weddings | Pamphlet  

- Facility Rental Form

The more popular wedding spaces are listed below, but ceremonies are not limited to these specific areas.

• Africville Park

• Cornwallis Park(**unavailable for bookings during the 2016 Season due to nearby construction/safety issues)

• Dartmouth Common

• DeWolf Park

• Ferry Terminal Park

• Fish Hatchery Park(**will be unavailable for bookings during August/September 2016 for renovations)

• Hemlock Ravine Park

• St. Mary's Boat Club

• Sir Sanford Fleming Park (**unavailable for booking during the 2016 Season due to nearby construction/safety issues)

• Sullivan's Pond

• Public Gardens

• Due to the impact on the fragile environment, wedding ceremonies are not permitted in the Public Gardens.

• However, photography is permitted and does not requires pre-bookings.

Guidelines & Fees

• Spaces may be reserved, with a permit, for $111.00. This includes a $15.00 non-refundable application fee and a $96.00 wedding ceremony fee.

• Fees must be paid a minimum of one month prior to the ceremony date.

• HRM parks and facilities are for wedding ceremonies only - receptions are not permitted on HRM grounds

• Interested parties are encouraged to reserve early to avoid disappointment

• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in HRM parks and gardens

• Rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis

• Spaces are available seven days a week, from May to October, from 10am to 7pm

• As the wedding ceremony is held in a public space, public access will continue

• The permit ensures HRM will not book another event in the immediate area (temporary fencing is not permitted)

• Throwing of confetti and/or similar materials in HRM spaces is strictly prohibited. We ask an announcement be made prior to the ceremony to ensure guests understand the policy

• HRM parks and facilities belong to everyone and everyone is welcomed to enjoy them - areas cannot be roped off or otherwise isolated from general public access

Parking

• Parking is first-come, first served - no reserved parking is available

• Vehicles are not permitted in the parks unless on designated roadways

Cancellations

• In the event of extreme seasonal weather conditions, HRM staff and TPW-Municipal Operations will assess the potential for damages to the facility.  If required, a staff will contact the client and a refund will be issued.

• Client cancellations must be received by the  Facility Scheduling Office no later that one month in advance of the booking for a full refund.

Role of Halifax Regional Municipality

• TPW-Municipal Operations will visit the space and provide necessary clean-ups or repairs prior to the wedding ceremony.

Responsibilities of Users

• Adhere to all contractual regulations

• Set-up, take down, and clean-up

• Any damages caused to facility