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(for the province of Ontario)

• Marriage Licences are issued only to the bride and/or groom.
• Both parties must sign the Marriage Licence Application.
• Two pieces of identification are required by all applicants applying for a marriage licence. An original birth certificate or valid passport , any change of name certificates, record of immigrant landing or Canadian Citizenship card plus photo identification for both parties, regardless of whether both parties will be present.
• The Licence fees may range from $100.00 to $130.00, payable by Cash, Interac or Certified Cheque.
• Licences will be issued during normal business hours.(8:30am - 4:00pm)
• If you have been divorced within Canada, the original or court certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce from the court where the divorce was granted is required.
• If you were divorced outside of Canada, please request foreign divorce instructions.
• There are no residency, medical, or citizenship requirements.
• A marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of (3) months from the date of issuance.
• Sixteen and Seventeen year olds require both parents consent. ( please see licence issuer for proper form )
• Allow approximately 12 - 16 weeks from the date of marriage before applying for a marriage certificate.

Licence Application Form

Niagara and Hamilton Area Municipal Offices

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