Wedding season is here! Before you run off to get married, you will need to make sure you have met the Ontario marriage requirements and obtained your marriage licence!
Before you can get married, you'll need a marriage license, which can be obtained from any town across Ontario. In other words, it doesn't matter whether it's obtained in Ottawa and the wedding is in Toronto, you can get it from anywhere! A marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date it was issued so you will need to wait until you are within 3 months of the wedding before you apply.
STEP 1
Download the Marriage Licence Application form (PDF)
STEP 2
Collect two pieces of valid government-issued identification for you and your wife or husband-to-be.One piece of identification must include your photo.
birth certificate (including any change of name certificates);
passport;
record of immigrant landing; Canadian Citizenship Card;
driver's licence;
or Ontario Photo Card.
STEP 3
Find a local city hall, town hall or municipal office.
STEP 4
Bring the completed application form, identification and payment to your local city hall, town hall or municipal office. The price for the marriage license will vary in each city/municipality so be sure to check with your l before heading out.
STEP 5
Bring your marriage license and all paperwork with you to be passed off to your officiant or wedding planner.
STEP 6
After the ceremony, be sure to place the remaining paperwork from your officiant in a safe, secure place.