Obtaining a Marriage Licence
Couples planning to be married in Ontario are required to obtain a marriage licence. A licence is valid anywhere in Ontario for 90 days from the date of issue. There is no waiting period between the date of issue of the marriage licence and the date of marriage.
Two pieces of identification are required for both parties when applying for a marriage licence, and must include birth identity and picture I.D., with the completed application form.
Proof of Birth Identity – must be original documents & not photocopies
- Birth Certificate
- Change of Name Certificate
- Record of Immigrant Landing
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Current Passport
Marriage licences can be purchased at:
City of Waterloo
Clerk’s Office
Waterloo City Centre,
1st Floor, 100 Regina Street South,
Waterloo
Licence Fee: $141.00 payable by cash or debit card
http://www.waterloo.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=1156
City of Kitchener
Clerk’s Office
2nd Floor, Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street West
Kitchener
Licence Fee: $146.00 payable by cash or debit card only (non-refundable)
http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/birthsdeathsandmarriages.asp
City of Cambridge
Clerk’s Division
2nd Floor, Cambridge City Hall
50 Dickson Street
Cambridge
Licence Fee: $117.00 payable by cash, VISA, MasterCard or debit card (personal cheques are not accepted)
http://www.cambridge.ca/city_clerk/marriage_city_hall_wedding_requirements
Service Ontario
Additional information about obtaining a Marriage Licence and Marriage Certificate visit Service Ontario website:
