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.
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeathmar/Pages/SwornStatement.aspx The fee for a certified copy of a marriage certificate is $15 each, when requested through CDPH Vital Records.tep 4 â Download and complete the application form if ordering a public marriage record or Certificate of Record for Divorce from CDPH Vital Records. Application for Certified Copy of Public Marriage Record (PDF). Application for Certified Copy of Divorce Record (PDF).