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Affidavit of Marriage for BC

Affidavit of Marriage for BC

$499.95

To apply for divorce in British Columbia, an original marriage certificate is required. If you cannot obtain an original marriage certificate, you will need to submit an affidavit of marriage for BC. This affidavit of marriage for BC verifies your marital status in cases where the original marriage certificate is unavailable or inaccessible.

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Description

An affidavit of marriage for British Columbia (BC) is a document that outlines the details of the marriage. It explains why you cannot obtain the marriage certificate and describes the efforts made to secure it. The court will only accept the affidavit instead of the marriage certificate if it agrees with the reason provided for why you cannot obtain the marriage certificate.

One or both spouses attending the marriage ceremony must swear to the Affidavit of Marriage for BC. In addition to proper drafting for the Supreme Court of British Columbia affidavits, it must clearly state:

  • The full names of the spouses

  • The date and place of the marriage

  • The reason you cannot obtain the marriage certificate

  • The steps taken to try to obtain the certificate

Since there is no standardized template for this document, we will create it on a case-by-case basis. We will work directly with you to draft a clear affidavit that supports your divorce application. Before proceeding, we strongly recommend making every effort to obtain your official marriage certificate. If those efforts fail, be ready to explain the process you followed and why it was unsuccessful.

Our team ensures that your affidavit meets the standards of the BC Supreme Court, allowing your divorce application to proceed without delay.

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