How to get your Marriage License

To obtain a Marriage License, the following requirements must be met:

• A Marriage Licence can be issued only to either or both applicants.
• Both applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may marry if you have the consent in writing of both parents. Other restrictions may apply.
• Both parties must sign the Marriage License Application form.

• When issuing a Marriage Licence, two pieces of identification are required for both people getting married. Identification must be original with your current legal name, date of birth and signature. Common pieces of identifications are current driver's license, current passport, and birth certificate.
• If you have been divorced within Canada, the original Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute must be presented to the license issuer. The Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute will be returned to the applicant.
• If you have been divorced outside Canada, please contact Service Ontario for further instructions.
• The marriage ceremony must take place within three (3) months of the date of issue of the Marriage Licence.

The Clerk's Department can accept Marriage License Applications during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Please call or email ahead of time to confirm the availability of Staff, make an appointment, submit your application or to have your marriage licence issued.

For more information, please contact the Clerks Department or visit Service Ontario.

Marriage Licence Application Form

Marriage Licence Application forms can be downloaded from the Province of Ontario's Central Forms Repository.

Fees

How to get your Marriage Certificate

Once your ceremony is complete (private or Township Civil Service), your wedding Officiant will submit your Marriage License to Service Ontario for processing.

You can request your Marriage Certificate from Service Ontario using their online portal  

Service Ontario does not automatically issue Marriage Certificates. You must wait 8 to 10 weeks after your ceremony before contacting Service Ontario to request your marriage certificate.