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Author Topic: Is a Moroccan (Arabic) Marriage Certificate recognized in Canada?  (Read 267 times)
FamilyMan
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« on: August 26, 2009, 01:26:37 pm »

Hi All,

Is a Moroccan (Arabic) Marriage Certificate recognized in Canada?

I recently got married and got all the stamps and seals I needed from the Moroccan Foreign Embassy in Rabat and brought the marriage certificate back with me to Canada.  In order to process my wifes sponsorship, do i need to get this document translated and if so, where can I get this reliably done that would be recognized by the Federal Government?

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PMM
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2009, 01:29:30 pm »

Hi

Hi All,

Is a Moroccan (Arabic) Marriage Certificate recognized in Canada?

I recently got married and got all the stamps and seals I needed from the Moroccan Foreign Embassy in Rabat and brought the marriage certificate back with me to Canada.  In order to process my wifes sponsorship, do i need to get this document translated and if so, where can I get this reliably done that would be recognized by the Federal Government?

Thank You

Look in the yellow pages or Canada 411 for translation services.  If it was legal in Morroco, it will accepted in Canada.

PMM
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Lois Lane
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2009, 01:36:36 pm »

i got married in morocco, yes the certificate is legal in canada, you can try All Languages Ltd. 416 975 5000...out of toronto

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rjessome
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2009, 02:18:41 pm »

Don't know where you are but Mosaic in BC is good too.  Or the yellow pages like PMM suggested.  Welcome to the slow moving Rabat train!
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Algerina
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2009, 06:22:13 pm »

I disagree with PMM, it might not be recognized as legal in Canada.  The marriage has to follow Canadian marriage laws, in Islam (if it was a muslim wedding).  I know that they are allowed 4 wives, and if she is not the first wife, then it is not acceptable in Canada.


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rjessome
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2009, 07:20:25 pm »

LOL!  You are right about that Algerina but I think we were all assuming that the marriage itself complied with Canadian law.  If it does, then Canada will recognize the marriage certificate.  I know because I'm married to a Moroccan and they recognize ours.  But yes, I am his ONLY wife.  LOL
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deegirl
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2009, 05:35:58 pm »

it is legal in canada,,,and you dont have to register it,,,,but i believe the translation has to have a stamp ,,,from morocco ,,,like wedding certificate,,,thats the way we did ours anyway
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Algerina
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2009, 09:17:06 pm »

Yes, I agree...must have a stamp!  They are stamp crazy in North Africa.  Good Luck!
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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2009, 01:59:26 pm »

They ARE stamp crazy there!  The marriage certificate must have the stamp from the court.  However, if you get it translated in Canada, it doesn't need a stamp from a translator in Morocco.  It just needs to be done by a certified translator here and they have their own stamps to show that.  The translator here will even translate the stamp/seal from the court.
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