1. To be legally married in Saskatchewan, couples must first purchase a Saskatchewan marriage licence. The licence is valid for 90 days and becomes effective the day after purchase. This means it can be purchased anytime from 1 - 90 days before the wedding ceremony.

2. Once the marriage licence is obtained, a registered Saskatchewan Marriage Commissioner or religious clergy member may perform the ceremony and complete the legal marriage documents. The completed paperwork is then submitted to eHealth Saskatchewan – Vital Statistics for official registration.

Unfortunately no, couples cannot get married at a Courthouse in Saskatchewan. In this province, the authority to perform and complete marriages is exclusively granted to religious clergy members and registered marriage commissioners. If you are looking to get married in Saskatchewan, you will need to work with either a religious clergy member or a registered marriage commissioner to register your marriage. Visit the Saskatchewan Government Website to view a list of marriage commissioners in your area.

Some marriage commissioners and religious clergy in Saskatchewan are authorized to issue marriage licences. However, under the Saskatchewan Marriage Act, they cannot both issue your licence and officiate your wedding. This rule is in place to keep the process fair, impartial, and properly documented.

In practical terms, this means you’ll need two different people: one person to issue your marriage licence, and a separate marriage commissioner or clergy member to perform your ceremony.

• To find a list of Saskatchewan Marriage Licence Issuers visit: The Saskatchewan Government Website - Marriage Licences

• To find a list of Saskatchewan Marriage Commissioners visit: The Saskatchewan Government Website - Marriage Commissioners

Couples planning a destination wedding can register their marriage in Saskatchewan by completing the legal paperwork in advance, then hold a symbolic ceremony at their chosen destination. In fact, some destinations may require couples to be legally married beforehand to allow a symbolic ceremony. Destination examples include: Bahamas, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, and more.

If you are having a destination wedding, The Knotary offers a Legal Marriage & Paperwork Service to register your marriage in Saskatchewan in advance (see The Knotary Wedding Services for current rates).

 The fee to purchase a marriage licence from a registered issuer is $60.

Wedding services provided by The Knotary start at $120. For a full list of wedding services and prices please see The Knotary - Wedding Services. These prices are subject to change at any time. 

Yes! I am an ally to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and I complete same-sex marriages in Regina. I believe in equality and inclusion when it comes to celebrating love and commitment. As a marriage commissioner I consider it an honour to facilitate meaningful unions for couples who have chosen to embark on a journey of love, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Absolutely! Choosing the person who will officiate your wedding is a big decision, and I always recommend meeting first to make sure you feel comfortable and at ease. We can connect over coffee, virtually, or by phone — completely free of charge. After our meeting, there is no obligation to move forward with a booking. It’s all about making sure you feel confident in your choice!

Formal Wedding Ceremonies

• A non-refundable deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the total service fee is required to secure the booking for all formal wedding ceremonies, including the Basic Civil Ceremony and Personalized Ceremony.

• The remaining balance is due no later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled wedding ceremony date. Failure to remit the remaining balance by this date may result in cancellation of services.

Legal Marriage Paperwork and Notary Services

• Payment for notary services and legal marriage paperwork and declaration services is due immediately upon completion of the service.

 I accept the following methods of payment:

• Cash or e-transfer

• Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, JCB, Discover credit cards and Visa Debit

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required upon booking to secure your wedding date. The remainder of the amount will be billed/due 30 days prior to the date of the wedding ceremony. 

If for any reason you are required to cancel, cancellations must be made in writing via email. Your refund will be the total amount paid, excluding the non-refundable deposit. 

In the unlikely event that I’m unable to officiate your wedding due to illness or an emergency, I will have a backup plan in place to ensure your day goes smoothly. This may include finding an alternate marriage commissioner who shares my values, in addition to offering a full refund for my services.