Marriage Licenses
To get married in Ontario, you will need to get a Marriage Licence and arrange for two witnesses to be present during the ceremony.
You can obtain a Marriage Licence at your local city hall, town hall or municipal office. Click here in order to find your local municipal office. The operator will direct you to the Licencing Office.
Municipal offices are usually open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The license fee charged by the Licencing Office is approximately $165.00. The Marriage Licence is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
Marriage Licenses
To get married in Ontario, you will need to get a Marriage Licence and arrange for two witnesses to be present during the ceremony.
You can obtain a Marriage Licence at your local city hall, town hall or municipal office. Click here in order to find your local municipal office. The operator will direct you to the Licencing Office.
Municipal offices are usually open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The license fee charged by the Licencing Office is approximately $165.00. The Marriage Licence is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
Private Wedding Officiants
A private wedding, or a confidential wedding, is one that is performed without any guests or public attention. This type of wedding is attended only by the couple, the officiant, and if you prefer, a photographer. If you opt for a private wedding, you will still need two witnesses
Previous Marriages
If you were previously married and the divorce was granted by a Canadian court, the original or a court-certified copy of one of the following three documents must be submitted: Certificate of Divorce, Final Decree or Final Judgement. A copy of the listed documents can be obtained from the court house where the divorce was granted.
Widowers
If you are a widower or a widow, you do not need to provide a death certificate of your departed spouse.