GETTING MARRIED

LICENSING AND SOLEMNIZATION SERVICES

MARRIAGE LICENSES

HOW DO I APPLY?

1) A marriage application must be completed and signed by both parties. Marriage License Applications are available at the municipal office or by clicking on the link.

2) Once the application has been completed and signed by both parties it can be brought to the municipal office along with original proof of identity for both applicants (birth certificates along with photo identification, any change of name certificates, or current passport. Record of immigrant landing or Canadian Citizenship card as proof of identity). Photocopies are not acceptable.

If you have been previously married and were divorced within Canada, your original or a court certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce must be provided for examination.

3) If you were divorced outside of Canada, you must obtain authorization from the Ministry of Government Services before you can purchase a marriage licence.

4) Persons between the ages of sixteen and seventeen that wish to marry require both parents consent or consent of their guardian. Please request Form 6 (Persons under the age of sixteen may not marry)

HOW LONG IS A LICENSE GOOD FOR?

A marriage license is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of three months from the date of issue.

HOW MUCH DOES A MARRIAGE LICENCE COST?

The municipality charges a licence fee of $125.00 payable to the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

HOW DO I CHANGE MY NAME?

You can assume you husband's name to become your married name and your legal surname.

If you choose to legally change or hyphenate your surname, a Change of Name form must be filed with the Office of the Registrar General. If filed within 90 days after your marriage there is no fee. To access the form please see the Government of Ontario's website

MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZATION

Guidelines for Marriage Solemnization

Ceremonies may be held at any location deemed acceptable by the Civil Marriage Solemnizer
Fees, licences and permits for the use of any location are the sole responsibility of the couple being married.
Individuals appointed by the Town to perform civil marriage ceremonies are showcased in the Marriage Solemnization Brochure.