OTTAWA
How to apply for a Marriage License

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APPLICATION STEPS

  1. Review the requirements for a marriage license.

  2. Apply for your Marriage License online.

  3. Once your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to schedule an appointment.

  4. Go to Registry Services and submit the following:

    ✦The completed and signed marriage application
    ✦Two pieces of valid, government issued identification for each partner (please read over the proper identification requirements)
    ✦Divorce documentation, if applicable

    You can apply without your partner if:
    ✦Each person has signed the application
    ✦The required identification is submitted for each partner

COST

✦ $171.50
✦ Cash, Debit or Credit accepted

REGISTRY SERVICES

Ottawa City Hall
110 Laurier Avenue West
K1P 1J1

OTTAWA
How to apply for a Certificate of Marriage

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If you require a Certificate of Marriage, below are the steps to apply after your Chapel.

1.Your officiant will send the paperwork through the provincial system so you will be officially registered.

2. Once registered, mark three months from your wedding day on the calendar to apply for your Certificate of Marriage from the Service Ontario website.

3. At the three months mark, visit www.ontario.ca/page/how- get-copy-ontario-marriage-certificate-online, request the short form certificate and apply to get your certificate in the mail.

COST

✦ Regular service (online)
15 business days + delivery by Canada Post - $15

✦ Premium service (online)
5 business days including delivery by courier - $45

✦ Online: Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard and Interac®

✦ In-person at 110 Laurier Avenue West, 1st Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1

Additional Questions?

Feel free to reach out to our team at hello@popupchapel.ca for any questions about your big day!