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Get a marriage licence at City Hall before your ceremony. No appointment is needed.
The licence is valid anywhere in Ontario for 3 months.
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You need a licence before you can get married in Ontario. There’s no waiting period between getting your licence and your ceremony.
To qualify for a marriage licence:
Your marriage licence is valid for 3 months from the date it’s issued and can be used anywhere in Ontario.
If you were divorced in Canada, bring one original or court-certified copy (no photocopies) of one of these documents:
If you were divorced outside of Canada, you’ll need extra documentation before we can issue your licence. Getting approval may take 4 weeks or longer.
Contact us for details and required forms.
Follow these step to apply for a marriage licence:
Most licences are issued in about 15 minutes.
Each person must bring 2 pieces of valid ID. At least one piece of ID must include a photo and signature.
You must bring 2 of the following for each person:
Documents in a language other than English or French must be translated by a certified translator.
We don't accept:
Contact us if you have questions about getting a marriage licence or booking a ceremony:
