An original birth certificate shall be produced ( may additionally need change of name certificates, record of landing or Canadian Citizenship card ) PLUS one piece of government issued photo identification( current driver’s licence or current passport ) must be provided by both the applicant and joint applicant. Documents in a language other than English or French must be translated by a certified translator.

Applicants 16 or 17 years of age require parental consent. A form (Form 6) must be completed and signed by both parents/guardian(s). Contact our office for further information.

If a previous marriage was dissolved or annulled within Canada, the ORIGINAL or COURT CERTIFIED copy (NOT photo copies) of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce must be shown to the issuer. Please note that a Judgement issued by the Court is not acceptable proof of divorce.

A legal opinion of an Ontario solicitor, addressed to both applicants, that the divorce or annulment would be recognized in Ontario. A Statement of Sole Responsibility must be included with all other documentation.

You may purchase your marriage licence a maximum of 3 months prior to your proposed wedding date. If the licence expires, it will not be valid and you will have to purchase another licence.