Marriage Licences
Marriage Licences are issued at the Township Administration Office for a marriage in the Province of Ontario and are issued in accordance with the Marriage Act, and the rules and guidelines set out by the Office of the Registrar General.
Marriage Licences are issued by appointment only. Please contact the Clerk's Department where staff will guide you through the application process.
How to get your Marriage License |
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To obtain a Marriage License, the following requirements must be met:
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. |
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Marriage Licence Application Form |
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Marriage Licence Application forms can be downloaded from the Province of Ontario's Central Forms Repository. |
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Civil Marriage Services |
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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. The Minden Hills Cultural Centre offers a variety of venues for rent, including the Museum Buildings for special occasions. For more information or to book your special day, please visit our Rent a Facility page. |
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Fees |
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All Fees are to be paid one month prior to the service. If the service is cancelled after this time a cancellation fee may be applied. Please note fees are non-refundable for cancellations that are made one week prior to the ceremony date. Fees are payable by cash or debit, please make arrangements with Officiate.
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How to get your Marriage Certificate |
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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. |
For more information, availability, or to book an appointment please contact the Clerk's Department.