Marriage Licences
To be married in Ontario, you must fill out a marriage licence application form. 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 identification for both parties.
The following pieces of identification are acceptable:
- A valid birth certificate (including change of name certificates);
or - A valid passport;
or - A record of immigrant landing;
or - A Canadian citizenship card.
In addition to the above documents, a second piece of identification in the form of government issued photo identification must also be presented for both parties of the intended marriage. This may either be:
- A valid driver's licence;
or - A valid passport;
or - A BYID age of majority card;
or - A Military ID.
Notes:
- 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 $100.00 and is payable upon submission of the marriage licence application form. Payment may be made by cash, debit, or cheque.
- Marriage licence fees are non-refundable.
- There are no requirements respecting residency, pre-marital tests or medical certificates.