The Town of Ingersoll issues marriage licenses and performs civil wedding ceremonies. Please review the information provided below to learn more about obtaining a marriage license or requesting a civil ceremony.
How to obtain a Marriage Licence |
Steps to Obtaining a Marriage License
To issue the license we will require:
Minimum Age to MarryYou must be at least 16 years old to get married in Ontario. Under 18 years old: If you are 16 or 17 years of age and wish to marry, you will need written consent from your parents or legal guardians. You can obtain the required consent form from the Ingersoll Town Hall Office. Required FeeThe fee for a marriage license in Ingersoll is $110.00. Payments accepted: cash and debit. A marriage license is valid for three (3) months from the date of issue. |
Required Indentification |
Each partner must submit (2) pieces of acceptable identification (ID): Identification must be VALID and ORIGINAL (Photocopies will not be Accepted). The name on both pieces of your ID must be the same The first name and last names must match on the two pieces of ID you are presenting. If your ID is not in English, a written translation from a certified translator is required. Acceptable Identification:
NOT Accepted as Identification:
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Marrying After Divorce |
Divorced in CanadaYou will need to bring official proof of the divorce with you when you apply for a marriage license. This can be the original or a court-certified copy of one of two documents:
A Final Judgment or Divorce Order is not Acceptable. The Divorce Order (Divorce Judgment) is not proof that you are legally divorced because there is usually a 31 day waiting period after the divorce has been granted before it will take effect. The Court will not issue a Divorce Certificate until the waiting period has elapsed and the divorce has taken effect. Foreign DivorcesIf you were divorced outside of Canada, you will need to provide certain documents to prove that you are no longer married. The government needs to validate these documents. This process can take up to 4 weeks. You will need to send the following documents to Service Ontario:
Note: Completed Foreign Divorce Authorizations to marry are sent to applicants by courier. It is important that your full mailing address including suite/unit/apartment and buzzer number is included on the marriage license application form, or the courier package cannot be delivered and returned to Service Ontario.
For clarification or assistance please call, email or visit the Town’s Administrative Offices. Town Hall: 130 Oxford St. 2nd Floor Ingersoll, ON Telephone: 519-485-0120 Email: clerks@ingersoll.ca Marriage licenses are issued between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Marrying After the Death of a Spouse |
A death certificate is required if you wish to be married and you have been widowed. |
Civil Marriage Ceremonies |
A civil marriage ceremony is a non-religious ceremony performed by a government or civil official that meets all the legal requirements of the province of Ontario. A civil ceremony offers a simple, non-denominational option for those who not wish to have a large service or reception. Civil ceremonies last approximately 10 to 15 minutes and are performed by the Clerk or other appointed deputy in Council Chambers located at 130 Oxford St. 2nd floor in Ingersoll, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (holidays excluded) for a fee of $250.00 plus HST. For further information please refer to the Town’s Civil Marriage Package. |
Other Important Information |
There is no gender, residency, citizenship or medical requirements for obtaining a marriage licence.
Getting a Marriage Certificate A marriage certificate is the legal record of a marriage. It lists the date and place of the marriage, and names of the people who were married. You need this document to:
A Record of Solemnization of Marriage is not the same thing as a Marriage Certificate. Before you can get a marriage certificate, a marriage needs to be registered. The official who performed the marriage will do this by sending a complete and signed marriage licence to the Office of the Registrar. To order a marriage certificate after your wedding go to www.serviceontario.ca Changing Your Last Name After MarriageIt is not required that you change your last name after marriage. Should you or your spouse wish to change your/their last name go to the Service Ontario website for more information: https://www.ontario.ca/government/changing-your-last-name-just-married. |
For any clarification or assistance please call, email or visit us at the Town Hall office.
Contact Information – Marriage licenses are issued between the hours of 9am until 4pm.
Wedding Officiant
Ingersoll Town Hall
130 Oxford Street, Ingersoll
Tel: 519-485-0120
Email: paula.toft@ingersoll.ca
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