Marriage License Information

The Marriage License Application must be completed by individuals wishing to purchase a Marriage License in order to be married in Ontario. The form will only be accepted by completing the information and taking it in person to an Ontario Marriage License issuer. You will need to bring with you identification, such as a birth certificate (along with any change of name certificates), current passport, Record of Immigrant Landing or Canadian citizenship card, along with photo identification for both the bride and the groom. Contact your City/Municipality Clerk's Office for the location of the Marriage License Issuer nearest you and any further requirements.

Marriage License Application

Online Application

Other helpful Government links:

·         Spousal Name Change Information

·         Marriage Certificate Fees

·         Certificate Application Information

·         Online Certificate Application

·         Online status inquiry for a Marriage Certificate Application in Ontario

For further information visit the Ontario Government web site

Please Note:

For questions regarding the marriage licence and name change, please contact your local licensing office or the office of the Registrar General.