You can now apply for a Marriage License online.

A Marriage Licence can only be issued to the applicant(s). The issuing process takes approximately fifteen minutes, assuming all conditions have been met and required paperwork is provided. You must book an appointment to verify your identity and complete the application form.

The fee for the Marriage Licence is $125.00 and it is valid for 90 days from date of issue anywhere within the Province of Ontario. Marriage Licence fees are non-refundable.

Either Applicant may submit the completed Licence Application in order to obtain the Marriage Licence, provided that he /she presents the required identification for both parties upon signing.

A person under the age of 16 is not permitted to marry in the Province of Ontario. Parental consent is required for persons who are 16 or 17 years of age. A special consent form is available upon request.

Two (2) original pieces of government issued identification are required for each of the parties,  (photocopies are not accepted).

• Birth Certificate (Canadian or foreign)
• Passport (Canadian or foreign)
• Driver’s licence (Canadian or foreign)
• Ontario Photo Card
• Photo identity card (other Canadian province or territory or foreign)
• Canadian Citizenship Card or Certificate
• Canadian Permanent Resident Card
• Canadian record of landing
• Canadian Government Refugee Travel Document
• Canadian Department of National Defence driver’s licence (Form DND 404)
• Canadian Possession and Acquisition Licence
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status or Certificate of Indian Status (Canadian Status Card)
• Canadian Conditional Release Identification Card
• Nexus card
• United States Green card
• Report Pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act with photo (Form IMM 1442)
• Student Authorization or Study Permit (Form IMM 1442)
• Employment Authorization or Work Permit (Form IMM 1442)
• Visitor Record (Form IMM 1442)
• Temporary Resident’s Permit (Form IMM 1442) — formally Minister’s Permit/Extension of Minister’s Permit

When an Applicant has been divorced and the Divorce was granted in Canada, the original or a Court Certified Copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce is required. A Copy can only be certified by the Court in which the Applicant was divorced (a photocopy will not be accepted).

In the case of a Divorce granted in Quebec, the Divorce Judgment will only be accepted if it was issued before 1986.

A digital copy of a divorce certificate can be accepted if it is accompanied by the email from which it was sent by the courthouse or lawyer's office. If this cannot be obtained, an original hard copy must be provided. 

Any divorce(s) granted outside of Canada requires special authorization from the Province BEFORE the Marriage Licence application can be processed by the municipal licensing officer. If the Divorce was granted outside of Canada, please consult the Clerk's Division for further details. The process of applying for and receiving the necessary authorization may result in a delay in the issuance of the Marriage Licence.

More information can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/getting-married

The Clerk's Department offers non-denominational civil marriage ceremonies. The fee for a marriage ceremony is $300 + HST during regular business hours and $350 + HST outside of business hours. Rehearsal ceremonies are offered at a rate of $50 + HST. 

If you have any questions about the processes above or want to book a civil ceremony you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 613-925-2812 Ext. 6209.