How to get your Marriage License

To obtain a Marriage License, the following requirements must be met:

• A Marriage Licence can be issued only to either or both applicants.
• Both applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may marry if you have the consent in writing of both parents. Other restrictions may apply.
• Both parties must sign the Marriage License Application form.

• When issuing a Marriage Licence, two pieces of identification are required for both people getting married. Identification must be original with your current legal name, date of birth and signature. Common pieces of identifications are current driver's license, current passport, and birth certificate.
• If you have been divorced within Canada, the original Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute must be presented to the license issuer. The Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute will be returned to the applicant.
• If you have been divorced outside Canada, please contact Service Ontario for further instructions.
• The marriage ceremony must take place within three (3) months of the date of issue of the Marriage Licence.

The Clerk's Department can accept Marriage License Applications during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Please call or email ahead of time to confirm the availability of Staff, make an appointment, submit your application or to have your marriage licence issued.

For more information, please contact the Clerks Department or visit Service Ontario.

Marriage Licence Application Form

Marriage Licence Application forms can be downloaded from the Province of Ontario's Central Forms Repository.

Civil Marriage Services

The Township of Minden Hills is pleased to offer Civil Marriage Services. These are simple, yet dignified. To request a Township Civil Marriage Service, you will need a valid Ontario Marriage License, issued within three (3) months of your proposed date of marriage. A marriage license can be obtained from the Clerk's Department.

Ceremonies are scheduled for the second Friday of each a month during the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Municipal Property. Please contact the Clerks Department to book and confirm your date.

A Pre-Service Interview, with both applicants in attendance, must be scheduled with the Officiate at the Municipal Office prior to the Service. This meeting is mandatory and will be approximately 1/2 hour in length. During this meeting arrangements for the service will be reviewed and specific details will be agreed upon.

A minimum of five (5) persons must be in attendance at the Civil Marriage Service; the Officiate, the two applicants to be married plus two witnesses. If an interpreter is required, it is the responsibility of the applicants to provide one. The Interpreter is required to attend the Pre-Service Interview and to complete a document at the Service. If either applicant is sixteen or seventeen years of age, parental consent is required.

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How to get your Marriage Certificate

Once your ceremony is complete (private or Township Civil Service), your wedding Officiant will submit your Marriage License to Service Ontario for processing.

You can request your Marriage Certificate from Service Ontario using their online portal  

Service Ontario does not automatically issue Marriage Certificates. You must wait 8 to 10 weeks after your ceremony before contacting Service Ontario to request your marriage certificate.