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Marriage licence
requirements
Couples wishing to be married in Ontario may obtain their marriage licence
from any municipal office.
A marriage application form
must be completed and signed by both parties to the marriage. The form must
submitted in person by the bride and/or groom along with the appropriate
documents.
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Office hours
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Listed under
'Marriage licence and vital statistics offices'
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Licence fee
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$130.00 - cash,
money order, certified cheque, VISA, MasterCard, debit card.
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Identification
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A current
passport (which includes a photo) or an original birth certificate PLUS one
piece of government-issued photo identification, ie. driver's licence, health
card, etc., is required for both applicants. Applicants 16 or 17 years of age
require parental consent. Contact office for further details. A current
passport (which includes a photo) or an original birth certificate PLUS
one piece of photo I.D., ie. driver's licence, health card, etc., is required
for both applicants.
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Canadian
divorce
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If a previous
marriage was dissolved or annulled within Canada,the original or court
certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce must be
submitted. A divorce judgment is not acceptable. Certified copies may be
obtained from the court which granted the divorce. Photocopies are not
acceptable, and all documents will be returned.
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Foreign
divorce
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If a divorce was
granted outside of Canada,
additional forms must be completed. See foreign divorce requirements.
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Interpreters
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If you do not
understand or read English, you must provide your own interpreter and he/she
must provide identification.
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Residency
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There are no
residency or citizenship requirements.
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Blood tests
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Blood tests or
medical certificates are not required in Ontario.
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Expiry date
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A marriage
licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario
for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.
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Publication
of Banns
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A marriage may
also be solemnized under the authority of the publication of banns. If you
are having a religious ceremony, please check with the clergy prior to
purchasing a marriage licence.
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Marriage ceremony
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A marriage
licence allows you to be married in Ontario.
It is your responsibility to arrange the marriage ceremony of your choice.
Marriage services are provided at the following Civic Centre locations:
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East
York Civic Centre
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850 Coxwell Avenue
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416-397-4854
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North
York Civic Centre
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5100 Yonge Street
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416-397-7220
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Scarborough Civic Centre
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150 Borough Drive
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416-396-7216
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York Civic Centre (temp)
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1652 Keele Street
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416-394-2520
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Toronto City Hall
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100 Queen St. W.
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416-363-9248 or
416-363-0316
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Marriage
licence and vital statistics offices
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Civic centre
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Hours
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Enquiry line
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East
York
850 Coxwell Ave.
Main floor
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Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Note: This office is
closed between 12:00
(noon) and 1:00 p.m.
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416-397-4854
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Etobicoke
399 The West Mall
Main floor
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Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
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416-394-8090
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North
York
5100 Yonge St.
Ground Level
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Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
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416-395-7338
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Scarborough
150 Borough Drive
3rd floor
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Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
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416-396-4302
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Toronto City Hall
100 Queen St. W.
Main floor
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Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
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416-392-7036
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York (temp location)
1652 Keele Street
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Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
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416-394-2520
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Foreign
divorce requirements
The Marriage Act requires that where a former marriage
was dissolved or annulled in a jurisdiction other than Canada an
authorization must be obtained from the Minister of Consumer and Commercial
Relations before a marriage licence can be issued.
To obtain the authorization, the following documents
must be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar General:
1. A marriage licence application fully completed and
signed by both parties.
2. A copy of the decree of divorce or annulment
certified by the proper court officer in the jurisdiction the divorce/annulment
was granted. If the decree is in a language other than English or French, a
certified translation must be provided.
3. A Statement of Sole Responsibility for each foreign
divorce and signed by both applicants.
4. A legal opinion of an Ontario
lawyer, addressed to both applicants, giving reasons why the divorce or
annulment should be recognized in the Province of Ontario.
For specific information regarding the contents of the opinion letter, contact
the Office of the Registrar General.
The above documents must be forwarded to:
Office
of the Registrar General
P.O. Box 4600
189 Red River Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 6L8
Att: M.A.M
After receiving authorization from the province, the
document must be submitted to our office along with the application form,
licence fee and any other applicable documents (see 'Marriage licence requirements').
Enquiries regarding the authorization process should
be directed to the Office of the Registrar General at any of the following
numbers:
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Toll Free within Ontario
Toll Free within Toronto
Direct Line
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1-800-461-2156
416-325-8305
416-325-8305
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Marriage licence info. 
