In military organizations, the practice of carrying colours, standards or guidons, both to act as a rallying point for troops and to mark the location of the commander, is thought to have originated in Ancient Egypt some 5,000 years ago. The Roman Empire also made battle standards a part of their vast armies.
A Government issued Marriage Certificate is required as proof of a legal marriage, to ensure the rights of spouses and children are respected, to apply for certain social benefits, to settle an estate, to change or hyphenate a surname, or to apply for a divorce in Canada.ush service is not available for marriages that took place within the last 10 weeks. Please contact the Office of the Registrar General at 1-800-461-2156 (Ontario Only) or 416-325-8305 if you do require a certificate for a recent marriage on a rush basis.
(Month) (Day) (Year). MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE REQUESTS. Please indicate below the type and number of copies requested and forward this form with either a money order or certified check for the correct amount, made payable to Vital Records.[ ] Full size copy $10.00; additional copies are $5.00 each at this time [ ] Total Number of Copies Requested.lease indicate below the type and number of verifications requested and forward this form with either a money order or certified check for the correct amount, made payable to Vital Records. Divorce records are kept for statistical purposes only; therefore, copies are never issued by the State Office.