Marriage Licences

Ensure both you and your partner meet the criteria below, then:

a) visit the Administration Office at the Civic Centre OR

b) visit the Ontario Ministry of Government Services' website to obtain a marriage licence.

1. You may want to download and print the marriage licence application form directly from the Ontario Ministry of Government Services' website, prior to your visit.
2. Make sure both partners sign the application form before attending in person.
3. Either partner may attend in person and make application.
4. The marriage application form must be signed by both parties and presented with two pieces of original valid identification, as outlined below, for both parties in order for a marriage licence to be issued. Copies will not be accepted.
5. If you and your partner have included all the required information, your marriage licence can usually be issued the day of your visit.
6. A marriage licence is valid for 90 days from the date it was issued.

Marriage Licence Fee: $125 (HST Exempt)

To get a marriage licence, you will need to bring two (2) pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. One piece of identification must include your photo.

• birth certificate, including any change of name certificates 
  • Please note, a birth certificate is mandatory when applying for a marriage licence
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• record of immigrant landing
• valid a BYID Card
• valid driver's licence
• valid passport

A person under the age of 16 is not permitted to marry in the Province of Ontario.

A marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for three months after its issue date. If you plan to marry outside of the province or the country, be sure to verify the requirements for the appropriate jurisdiction.

Divorced in Canada

• If you were divorced in Canada, you must provide the original or a court-certified copy of your certificate of divorce, or a final decree or final judgment. Photocopies will not be accepted.
• A certified copy of your certificate of divorce may be obtained from the court office that granted the divorce.
• All documents will be returned.

Divorced Outside of Canada

• If you were divorced outside of Canada, you will need to provide certain documents to prove that you are no longer married.
• You will need to send the following documents to Service Ontario
  • Marriage Application Form
  • Statement of Sole Responsibility
  • Legal Opinion Letter
  • Divorce Decree or Annulment
• More information is available by visiting the Government of Ontario website or by calling 1-800-461-2156.