Marriage Services

Before getting married in Ontario, you must obtain a marriage licence. A marriage licence cannot be issued after a marriage ceremony has taken place. Marriage licences can be obtained from most municipalities in Ontario and are valid for ceremonies anywhere in Ontario for 90 days from the date of issue. Learn more about what you need to get married from Service Ontario. 

Please make an appointment with the Clerk's Office to begin the process of getting a marriage licence.

Obtaining a marriage licence 

Prior to your booked appointment, you are required to print, complete and sign the Marriage Licence Application form. This form must be signed by both applicants and submitted to the Clerk's Office prior to the appointment. You are also required to bring the following documentation to the in-person appointment for verification. 

One or both applicants may attend and must bring: 

1. The original signed Marriage Licence Application 
2. Two (2) original pieces of valid government-issued identification for each applicant. One piece of identification for each applicant must include a photo. The name on both pieces of identification must be the same as the legal name on the Marriage Licence Application. Examples of government-issued identification: 
   • valid driver's licence 
   • valid passport 
   • government-issued birth certificate 
     • Including any applicable change of name certificates
   • valid Ontario Photo Card
   • record of immigrant landing
   • Canadian Citizenship card 
3. If either applicant is a widow or widower, a copy of the death certificate for for the deceased spouse is required. 
4. If either party has been divorced previously, and the divorce was granted in Canada, the original or court-certified copy of either the final decree, the final judgment or the certificate of divorce is required.  
   • If the applicant was divorced outside of Canada, written authorization from the Registrar General is required.
5. The minimum age to get married in Ontario is 16, however, anyone under the age of 18 must have parental consent. Parents must sign a Consent of Parent or Guardian to Marriage Form and provide photo identification.

Marriage licence fees

The marriage licence fee is $100.00. Payment can be made during the appointment by cash, debit or cheque. 

Civil Ceremonies 

Civil ceremonies may be performed by the Clerk or designate on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. at the Municipal Office. Civil ceremonies held at the Municipal Office are generally shorter ceremonies and are celebrated with close family and friends. In addition to the couple, two witnesses are required to attend the ceremony. 

Please contact the Clerk's Office to inquire about availability for booking a civil marriage ceremony. No walk-ins or same day ceremonies are permitted. 

Pre-ceremony consultation 

Couples are required to attend a pre-ceremony meeting prior to the wedding. During the pre-ceremony consultation, you will select a script for the ceremony, discuss particulars related to the ceremony, and see the civil ceremony location. A valid Ontario Marriage Licence is required for all ceremonies and must be submitted at the pre-meeting. 

Ceremony fees 

Fees for the ceremony are paid at the pre-ceremony consultation and can be paid by cash, debit or cheque. The fees for a ceremony held at the Municipal Office is $250.00. This fee does not include the cost of the Marriage Licence.