How to apply for a Marriage License

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TORONTO - APPLICATION STEPS

  1. Review the requirements for a marriage license.

  2. Apply for your Marriage License online. Note the application number upon completion.

  3. Book an appointment online to obtain your marriage license, ensuring that all names and application numbers match. Don’t forget to print a copy of the appointment permit.

  4. Both partners must sign and date the application.

  5. Go to Registry Services and submit the following:

    ✦ A printed copy of the appointment permit, from the online booking
    ✦ 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

COST

✦ $160
✦ Debit or Credit accepted

REGISTRY SERVICES

North York Civic Centre
5100 Yonge Street, Ground Floor, Toronto, ON
M2N 5V7

CALEDON - 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

✦ $154.50
✦ Cash, Interac, Visa or Mastercard accepted

REGISTRY SERVICES

Service Caledon
6311 Old Church Road L7C 1J6

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY - APPLICATION STEPS

  1. Review the requirements for a marriage license.

  2. Book an Appointment with the Clerk’s Office at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 ext. 1020.

  3. Complete the Marriage Licence Application Form.

  4. Make sure to bring:

    ✦ 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

✦ $130.00
✦ Cash or Debit accepted

REGISTRY SERVICES

Edward Building
Suite 103 – 280 Main Street Picton ON, K0K2T0

OTTAWA - 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

VANCOUVER - APPLICATION STEPS

  1. Review the requirements for a marriage license.

  2. Apply for your Marriage License from a registered issuer with the following documents:

    ✦ One piece of valid primary identification for each partner.

    ✦ Divorce documentation, if applicable.

    Acceptable primary identification includes:

    ✦ Birth certificate

    ✦ Immigration form or permanent resident card.

    ✦ Citizenship card.

COST

✦ $100.00
✦ Cash, Debit or Credit accepted

REGISTRY SERVICES

London Drug Insurance Services
525 Broadway W
V5Z 1E6

Reginald K. Chow Notary Public
1 East Pender St.
V6A 1S9

More marriage license issuers are available on the government website.

How to apply for a Certificate of Marriage

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TORONTO - 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 47 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto: cash, money order, Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard and Interac®

CALEDON - 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 47 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto: cash, money order, Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard and Interac®

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY - 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 47 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto: cash, money order, Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Debit Mastercard and Interac®

OTTAWA - 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?

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