On the day of the solemnization, you must complete the Declaration of Marriage (DEC−50) or Declaration of Civil Union (DEC−55) form.
These forms are available in English and French, only in paper versions.
Each form is numbered and has four pages, in the following order:
At the end of the ceremony, the officiant, the spouses and the two witnesses must sign the Declaration of Marriage (DEC−50) or Declaration of Civil Union (DEC−55) completed earlier. The officiant must give the spouses their copy of the form (green copy).
The officiant and the spouses must also sign the Return of Marriage (SP−2) or Return of Civil Union (SP−7) on the second page of the declaration.
The designated officiant does not take any steps to obtain the Declaration of Marriage (DEC−50) or Declaration of Civil Union (DEC−55) form. The document is mailed to him along with the authorization letter.
For the other categories of officiants, the Declaration of Marriage (DEC−50) and Declaration of Civil Union (DEC−55) forms are provided by the Directeur de l’état civil on presentation of the officiant number. The request may be made by telephone.
Reviewed: 2019-03-27