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Marriage Licence &
Certificate Information
To legally marry in Ontario, you must obtain a marriage licence. Here's what you need to know:
Eligibility
- Both individuals must be at least 16 years old.
- Individuals aged 16 or 17 require written parental consent.
- There are no residency or citizenship requirements.
Application Process
- Complete the Marriage Licence Application Form.
- Submit the form on-line or in person at a municipal office or city hall
- Or you can use one of the below links for the city/town website that is best for you…
Ajax - Town of Ajax - 65 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax
https://www.ajax.ca/en/apply-register-and-pay/book-your-appointment.aspx#Marriage-Licences
Clarington - 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville
Marriage-Birth-Death.aspx
Cobourg - 55 King St. W. Cobourg
Marriage.aspx
Oshawa - 50 Centre St. S. 1st Floor, West Wing, City Hall Oshawa
marriage-licences.aspx
Peterborough - 500 George St. N. Peterborough
marriage-licences-and-ceremonies.aspx
Pickering - One The Esplanade Pickering
marriagelicences.aspx
Port Perry - Township of Scugog Municipal Office - 181 Perry St. Port Perry
Applications-Licences-and-Permits.aspx
Toronto - Toronto City Hall (100 Queen St. W.) or North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge St.)
step-1-applying-for-a-marriage-licence
Uxbridge - 51 Toronto St. S. Uxbridge
marriage-licences.aspx
Whitby - 575 Rossland Rd. E. Whitby
marriage-licences.aspx
- Both applicants must provide two pieces of valid government-issued identification (e.g., passport, birth certificate, driver's licence).
Fees
- Fees vary by municipality; contact your local office for exact amounts.
Validity
- The marriage licence is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and can be used anywhere in Ontario.
Previous Marriages
- If previously married, you must provide proof of divorce or annulment.
- For divorces granted outside Canada, additional documentation is required.
For more detailed information, visit the Ontario Government's official page on getting married.
After your marriage has been solemnized and registered, you may need a marriage certificate for various legal purposes. Here's how to obtain one:
For more details, visit the Ontario Government's official page on obtaining a marriage certificate.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your officiant journey or help make your wedding day unforgettable.
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