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.
After the vows have been spoken during the marriage ceremony, the bride, groom, two witnesses and I (as your Marriage Celebrant) must sign three copies of your marriage certificate. The first-the Certificate of Marriage (Form 15) - will be given to you.The second-Official Certificate of Marriage (Form 16) - will be sent by me to the Registrar. The third-also an Official Certificate of Marriage (Form 16) - must be retained by me.he first-the Certificate of Marriage (Form 15) - will be given to you. The second-Official Certificate of Marriage (Form 16) - will be sent by me to the Registrar. The third-also an Official Certificate of Marriage (Form 16) - must be retained by me.