Marriage Licences and Civil Ceremonies

If you are being married in a religious or civil ceremony in Ontario, you must obtain a Marriage Licence.

How to get a Marriage Licence

1. Review the Before Getting married page at ServiceOntario.
2. Apply for a marriage licence online. You will need to upload copies of the required identification to verify your information. You will be contacted to make an appointment to sign the licence. Both applicants are welcome to attend the appointment at the Municipal Office. If you have any questions, or would like to complete the process offline, please contact the Clerk's Department.
3. Online marriage licence application. To get a marriage licence, you will need 2 pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married.  One piece of identification must include your photo.  Examples of government-issued identification:
   • 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
4. Your Divorce document, if applicable. We need to see an original or court certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Divorce Certificate.
5. For divorces granted outside of Canada, please read the Foreign Divorce process
6. Licence Processing Hours: Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
7. Licence Fee: $125 (payment by cash or debit)

After the Ceremony

The officiant will send the signed Marriage Licence to the Province of Ontario - Registrar's Office to be registered.

The newly married couple is given the signed Record of Solemnization of Marriage.

Proof of Marriage / Name Change

You will need to apply for a Marriage Certificate if you need to provide proof of marriage or if you are changing your name. The Marriage Certificate can take up to ten (10) weeks to process. The forms required can be found with the following links:

• For a Marriage Certificate - Online at Service Ontario.
• For a Name Change - Online at Service Ontario.
• A paper copy of the Marriage Certificate application form is provided to all couples along with the Marriage Licence when processed.

Civil Marriage Ceremonies 

Please note that Civil Marriage Ceremonies are not being performed by the Municipality at this time.