We ask that you please fill out an online application prior to your visit. We issue licences for people getting married in Ontario. A licence is valid anywhere in the province for 90 days. There is no waiting period between getting a licence and your date of marriage. A Marriage licence is required to get married in Ontario and may be obtained in person from City Hall.
For faster service, it is highly recommended you complete the online application prior to your visit to City Hall. This will ensure all documents are in order and there is enough time to obtain a valid licence prior to your scheduled ceremony.
Please have your online application and all documents completed ahead of time and read the information below prior to submitting your application. 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. Your parents or legal guardians must also 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. Marriage licences are issued Monday to Friday, a. Each person applying for the marriage licence must bring 2 pieces of acceptable government-issued identification ID from the list below.
