How to get a Marriage License in Ontario

Getting your marriage license in Ontario is quite simple. It takes roughly 15 to 45 minutes and costs $120 to $160 dollars. Read all the steps below!

Step #1. Timing

You can only apply for your marriage license within 90 days of your wedding day due to expiration. I recommend getting your license 1 to 2 months before the wedding day.

Step #2. Complete Application Form

form.  Click the image to open the Ontario Marriage License Application PDF file. You may either Fill out the application via computer or after printing filling it in by hand.

The Form Looks like this

Step #3. Prepare Photo I.D and completed Marriage License Application Form

Step #3. Prepare all Files and Photo I.D’s

Prepare 2 pieces of photo I.D’s  for your self and 2 pieces of photo I.D for your fiance. Aslong as you have the I.D’s and the signed marriage license application form either one of you can go in. Both persons do not have to go into the city hall together to obtain the license.

It is recommended that both persons go into the CityHall if one was divorced

( they will need to obtain a divorce certificate from the issuing municipality ) and if one if not a Canadian Citizen. 

If you do not have a drivers license, please contact the City hall where you plan to go to and ask what type of Photo Identification they will accept.

Final Step #4. Go to City Hall & Pick it up.

Now that you have the filled out marriage license application form printed and the 2 photo I.D’s prepared for you and your fiance you can now go to any city hall in Ontario to obtain the marriage license.

If you have any questions please free to give me a call 647-785-0979!