1Is it necessary to also register a Canadian marriage in order to register an Iranian marriage in Canada?
To officially and legally register an Iranian marriage, registering a Canadian marriage is also required, as one of the documents needed by the Iranian Interests Section in Washington for marriage registration is a Canadian Marriage Certificate.
2If one of the bride or groom is in Canada and the other is in Iran, is it possible to conduct the marriage ceremony in Canada?
No, the presence of both individuals in Canada is required. In such a case, the person in Canada can grant a **power of attorney** to a close relative in Iran to conduct the marriage ceremony there.
3Is it correct to say, in common terms, “who has given and who has received the Mahr (dowry)”?
This matter has no legal validity whatsoever, and the groom must be aware that once the marriage is conducted, the bride becomes the owner of the full amount of the mahr (dowry), regardless of its size, and can claim it from the husband. Legally, she can even condition marital obligations and spousal duties on receiving the mahr.
4Is marriage with a non-Iranian individual permitted under Iranian law?
According to Iranian law, an Iranian woman may marry a non-Iranian man with the approval of the Iranian Interests Section or a relevant Iranian office. An Iranian man may also marry a non-Iranian woman; however, if the non-Iranian man or woman is not Muslim, they must first convert to Islam, obtain a certificate of conversion, and then the marriage can be performed.
5Can the registration of an Iranian divorce in Canada be done unilaterally, or does it have to be mutual and signed by both the husband and wife?
Iranian divorce in Canada must be by mutual consent, and if one of the spouses is not present or does not agree to the divorce, it cannot be carried out in Canada. In such cases, the divorce must be requested through a lawyer in Iran.
6Is it necessary to obtain a Canadian divorce in order to register an Iranian divorce in Canada?
To officially and legally register an Iranian divorce, a Canadian divorce registration is also required, as one of the documents needed by the Iranian Interests Section in Washington for divorce registration is a Canadian Divorce Certificate.
7Is it possible to register a Power of Attorney in Canada, or must it be certified by the Iranian Interests Section in Washington?
Since there is no Iranian embassy in Canada, powers of attorney and other consular matters must be certified by the Iranian Interests Section in Washington and then sent to Iran.
8No, a power of attorney is not valid or enforceable after the death of the principal.
No, a power of attorney loses its validity and effect upon the death of the principal.
9Can the principal revoke their attorney?
Due to the nature of the power of attorney agreement, either party has the right to terminate it at any time: the attorney can resign, and the principal can revoke their attorney. Even if a specific duration is set for the power of attorney, it can still be terminated within that period. However, revocation by the principal is only possible if the power of attorney is not explicitly stated as irrevocable in the document.
10How can Iranian residents in Canada request a Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) from Iran?
Requesting a Police Clearance Certificate in Canada can be done in two ways: either in person in Washington or remotely.
Requesting a Police Clearance Certificate in Canada Can Be Done in Two Ways: In Person in Washington or Remotely
For those who wish to complete this process in person, it is carried out in **two stages**:
The first stage is obtaining a **tracking code**, which can be done through our office. The second stage involves visiting the **Iranian Interests Section in Washington** to complete the fingerprinting process.
- For those who cannot travel to Washington, this process can be done **remotely by mail**. In this case, fingerprinting is completed at a local police station in their city of residence, and the required documents are sent to the **Iranian Interests Section in Washington** for processing in Iran.