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Couples wishing to be married in Ontario must complete an application
form signed by both individuals getting married. The bride and/or
groom must submit the application with the supporting documents
listed below in person to the Licensing Office at 2141 Major Mackenzie
Dr, Maple. The marriage license will be issued the same day providing
all documentation is complete.
If you were divorced in Canada, you must bring the original or court-certified
copy of the final decree, (if issued before January 1, 1987) or
a certificate of divorce to your local municipal office when you
are purchasing the marriage licence.
If you were divorced outside of Canada, you must obtain authorization
from the Ministry of Government Services before you can purchase
a marriage licence. Click
here for more information.
Marriage
Licence Application
Marriage
Certification Application
Requirements
Respecting Marriage in Ontario
| ISSUING HOURS: |
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. |
| LICENSE FEE: |
$128.00 PAYABLE BY CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT, VISA, and MASTERCARD |
| IDENTIFICATION: |
An original Birth Certificate, along with a valid Passport or Driver's License or OHIP card will be accepted for photo identification. A certified translator must translate documents in a language other than English or French. Citizenship Cards are not accepted. Applicants 16 or 17 years of age, other than a widow, widower or divorced person may marry with the written consent of his/her legal guardian. A special consent form is available for this purpose. If any person whose consent is required is unavailable or refuses to consent, an application may be made to a judge to dispense with consent. |
| “NOTE”: |
A certified translator must translate Documents in a language other than English or French. If the bride or grooms are both present, they both must speak and read English competently, otherwise an interpreter must accompany them. It is the applicants' responsibility to provide an interpreter. |
| CANADIAN DIVORCE: |
If a previous marriage was dissolved or annulled within Canada, the Original Court Certified Copy of The Certificate of Divorce must be submitted. A Divorce Judgment is not acceptable. Certified copies may be obtained from the court, which granted the Divorce. Photocopies are not acceptable. |
| PUBLICATION OF BANNS: |
A Marriage may be solemnized under the authority of the publication of banns. If you are having a religious ceremony, please check with the Clergy prior to purchasing a marriage license. |
| EXPIRY OF LICENSE: |
A Marriage License is Valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance. |
| CIVIL MARRIAGES: |
| MARRIAGE SERVICES
ARE PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: |
| Town of Markham
Civic Centre |
905-477-7000 |
| North York Civic Centre |
416-392-7036 |
| Toronto City Hall
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416-363-9248 |
| York Civic Centre |
416-394-2520 |
| Minister C. Francis
Foltz (Non-denominational) |
1-888-808-8825
905-851-3168 |
| Gerry Hedican
(Non-denominational) |
905-830-1485 |
| Warren Reynolds |
416-410-5882
1-800-294-3937 |
| Jim Tramble |
1-519-927-5488 |
| John Lescard |
905-936-2771 |
Jim Murphy
email: knjmur@rogers.com
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905-836-1118 |
Ramsamooj Manaraj |
905-427-9092 |
Rev. Paul G. Ford
email: rev.pford@yahoo.com |
416-759-4118
Fax: 416-759-5861 |
Edgar Diaz
email: edgarcarrillodiaz@yahoo.ca |
416-804-3429 |
| Rev. Dionicio Montero |
905-832-8784 |
| Rev. Daniel Lain/Susan Lain |
416-614-7492
905-265-8976 |
| M. Sotoudehfar M.A. |
416-829-7667
Fax: 416-512-9319 |
| Rev. Clifford Lau |
416-456-7950 |
| Rev. Vaso Rajak |
416-910-7865
905-883-6414 |
Henry Andrew Cromwell (Non-denominational)
email: acrom@rogers.com |
416 456-9433 |
Rev. Julia Kazharnovich (Kern)
email:kernservices@yahoo.ca
website: www.4u1home.ca
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416-919-2081
905-915-2081 |
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For more information, please check with the Government of Ontario
website at www.gov.on.ca.
Marriage
Licence Application
Marriage
Certification Application
Requirements
Respecting Marriage in Ontario
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