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 What You Need to Know
  • A marriage Licence is required to get married in Ontario (or the publication of banns from a church)
  • Appointments are not necessary but are recommended when applying for marriage licence
  • If you have the required identification, completed application and applicable documents it will take approximately 30 minutes to process your application and issue the licence
  • The licence is valid anywhere in the province of Ontario
  • Once issued, a marriage licence is valid for 90 days
 How to Apply for a Marriage Licence
 
  1. Review the identification requirements (listed below).
  2. Review guidelines on re-marrying after a divorce (listed below).
  3. Complete the Marriage application.
  • Fill out the Marriage Licence Application Form
  • If you are unable to fill out the form online, or you prefer to use a paper version, you can print the form or come to City Hall to obtain a Marriage Licence Application.

 4.  Make an appointment to visit the City Clerk’s office with the following:

  • Completed application with original signatures and dated
  • 2 pieces of original and valid government issued ID for each person applying from the list of acceptable ID (see Identification Requirements below)
  • Divorce documentation, if needed

You can apply without your partner, if:

  • Both of you have signed and dated the marriage licence application form
  • You bring the required identification for each person on the application (original ID only, we will not accept photocopies or scanned images)
  • Bring original divorce documentation, if applicable
 Marriage Licence Fee
 

The cost of a marriage licence is $130.00 (HST does not apply).

We accept cash, debit or cheque/money order made payable to “City of Elliot Lake”.

The marriage licence fee is non-refundable.
 Who Can Get Married?
 

Anyone over the age of 16 years old can get married in Ontario. If you are under 18 years of age, you will need consent from your parents or legal guardians. A parental consent form must be completed. Forms are available in our office. Your parents or legal guardians must be present at the time you submit your marriage licence application.

Everyone is welcome to apply for a marriage licence and get married in Ontario, whether you live here permanently or temporarily. There are no gender, residency, citizenship or medical requirements when applying for a marriage licence.  The requirements are the same for everyone.

 Identification Requirements
 
  • ID must provide your legal name and date of birth
  • Your first and last names must match the two presented pieces of ID
  • To have your middle name(s) included on your marriage licence it must also appear on both pieces of ID
  • ID on the list can be from any country, as long as it is government issued

 

Any two pieces from the following list of acceptable ID (one piece must include your photo):

  • Government issued Birth Certificate, including any change of name certificates
  • Valid Passport
  • Record of Immigrant Landing
  • Canadian Citizenship Card
  • Valid Driver’s Licence
  • Valid Ontario Photo Card (Purple Photo ID Card)

 

Health Cards and Social Insurance (S.I.N.) cards will not be accepted

 Re-Marrying After Divorce
 

Divorced in Canada

You must submit original proof of the divorce when applying for a marriage licence. This can be the original or a court certified copy of a:

  • Final Decree
  • Certificate of Divorce

A certified copy of either of the above divorce documents may be obtained from the court office the granted the divorce.
A Decree Nisi, Divorce Order or Judgement is not acceptable.


All documents will be returned.

 

Divorced Outside of Canada (Foreign Divorce)

If you were divorced outside of Canada, you will need to provide certain documents to prove that you are no longer married. The Office of the Registrar General for the Province of Ontario needs to validate these documents and provide authorization in order for you to get a marriage licence.

For more information, contact the Marriage Office at 1-800-461-2156 (toll-free) or visit Service Ontario

Foreign divorce packages may be obtained from the City Clerk.

 Widow or Widower
 If either applicant is a widow or widower, they are not required to produce a death certificate to obtain a marriage licence.

Download Marriage Application Form

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