Marriage Licences

General Provisions:

To be married in Ontario, you must fill out a marriage licence application form (link above). At least one party to the proposed marriage must apply in person. However, the application must be signed by both applicants. Please be prepared to provide two (2) pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. One piece of identification must include your photo. The following identification are acceptable:

  • Government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
  • Valid passport
  • Record of immigrant landing
  • Canadian citizenship card
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Valid Ontario Photo Card
  • BYID age of majority card
  • Military ID

A marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario.
The licence expires three months after the date of issue.
The fee for a marriage licence is $111.13 for residents and $166.69 for non-residents. There are no requirements respecting residency, pre-marital blood tests or medical certificates.

To receive a marriage licence please email or call Megan Durant, Administrative  Assistant, at 613-584-2000 Extension 124 to make an appointment.

For additional information regarding marriage licence requirements in Ontario please visit Service Ontario at the following link: https://www.ontario.ca/page/getting-married