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Requirements Respecting Marriage in Ontario
This information also applies to same-sex marriages in Ontario
FEE The fee for a License is $100.00, Canadian funds. (Cash or Canadian Debit
ONLY).
AGE Applicants must be 18 years of age or over to obtain a License. Applicants
who are 16 or 17 years of age must have both parents' consent (or parent with
custody of minor). No person under the age of 16 years may be married.
IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED Two pieces of ORIGINAL identification are required. One
piece MUST be (birth certificate, any change of name certificate, current
passport, record of Immigrant Landing, Canadian Citizenship Card or Adoption
Papers). Second piece of identification MUST be photo identification e.g.
Driver's License or Health Card for both parties. Both parties must complete and
sign an Application Form. However, if both parties are not able to apply in
person for the Marriage License, one person may apply for the License but must
bring in the completed Application form signed by both parties along with two
pieces of identification as specified above.
DIVORCE OF ANNULMENT If an Applicant has been granted a Divorce or an Annulment
in Canada, the Applicant is to file with the Issuer the original or a Court
Certified Copy of their final divorce papers (Certificate of Divorce or Decree
Absolute). If an Applicant has been granted a Divorce or an Annulment in a
jurisdiction other than Canada, the Applicant should speak to an Issuer of
Marriage Licenses to receive additional requirements.
PERIOD DURING WHICH LICENSE IS VALID A Marriage License is valid anywhere in
ONTARIO for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance.
Additional Information
If any person whose consent is required is unavailable or refuses to consent, an
application may be made to a judge, in Canada, to dispense with consent.
A person whose previous marriage has been dissolved or annulled will require:
If the marriage was dissolved or annulled in Canada, the original or
court-certified copy of the final decree dissolving or annulling the marriage;
or
If the marriage was dissolved or annulled in a jurisdiction other than Canada,
the applicants must obtain authorization from the Minister of Consumer and
Commercial Relations before a marriage license may be issued. To obtain this
authorization, the applicants or a lawyer representing them, must submit the
following to:
THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL
P.O. BOX 4600, 189 RED RIVER ROAD
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO P7B 6L8
A completed marriage license application signed by both applicants. (Adobe
Acrobat version 5 or higher required - Click here for the free download at the
bottom of the page)
A copy of the decree of divorce or annulment (certified by the proper court
officer in the jurisdiction the divorce/annulment was granted) or sealed by the
court. If the decree is in a language other than English or French, include a
certified translation.
A statement of Sole Responsibility for each divorce signed by both applicants.
Blank affidavits are available from the issuer of Marriage Licenses.
A legal opinion of an Ontario lawyer, addressed to both applicants, giving
reasons why the divorce or annulment should be recognized in the Province of
Ontario.
Where a spouse has died, proof of death of the spouse must be provided if death
occurred outside Ontario.
Who may perform a marriage ceremony
A marriage ceremony in Ontario may be performed by:
A minister or member of the clergy registered under the Marriage Act
A judge or justice of the peace
Civil Ceremony
There are no ceremonies at City Hall.
On-line Marriage License
Application Form
The City of Niagara Falls has developed an on-line application form. This form
will allow you to fill out your marriage license application and upon arrival to
City Hall, your information can be retrieved. This will save time while waiting
to get your Marriage License. When you have finished filling out the form,
please click the "Save and Submit" button to save your application. If you do
not click this button, the application will not go to City Hall. If you have any
questions about obtaining a Marriage License, please visit our Marriage License
Frequently Asked Questions page.
Visit the Marriage License
Application Form
Contact Information
If you require further clarifications please contact us:
Lydia Picca - Vital Statistics Licensing Clerk
By Phone: 905-356-7521 ext. 4283
By Fax: 905-356-9083
E-Mail: lpicca@niagarafalls.ca
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2E 6X5 |
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