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.
To get a certified copy of a marriage record, you need to provide the correct date of the event and the correct name of the registrant. 1  If you don't know the date and name, we can search for you at a $20 per hour ($10 minimum) in addition to the cost of the copy. Your license may be used for six months anywhere in Minnesota. 2  A marriage must be witnessed by two adults (16 or older). 3  Neither of you is required to be a Minnesota resident. 4  You generally cannot get married on the same day you apply.