MARRIAGE LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

NOTE:  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING

THE APPLICATION FORM

GENERAL:

An application form must be completed and signed by both parties in order to obtain an Ontario Marriage Licence.  The application form must be submitted to the marriage licence issuer along with supporting documents for both parties.  Both parties are encouraged to attend in person, however only one person is required to attend to submit the application provided they have the proper documents for the absent party.

The marriage licence will be issued, in most cases, the same day if all documentation is in order.  It is recommended that you make an appointment with the Clerk’s Department at 519.634.8444 or by e-mail.

LOCATION: Township of Wilmot, Office of the Clerk, 60 Snyder’s Road, West, Baden   HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed statutory holidays)   LICENCE FEE: $115 (effective June 2005) Payable by cash or debit only   INDENTIFICATION: ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING PIECES PROVIDED AT LEAST ONE PIECE CONTAINS A CURRENT PHOTO:   Original birth certificate Current passport Canadian citizenship Current driver’s licence Record of Landing Permanent residency card Any change of name certificate

NOTES:  This identification must be provided for both individuals.  Documents in a language other than English or French must be translated by a certified translator.

WHO MAY MARRY:

Any person who is at least 18 years of age may marry.  Applicants 16 or 17 years of age require parental consent.  A form (Form 6) must be completed and signed by both parents/guardians.  Additional information is available by contacting our office at 519.634.8444 or by e-mail.

CANADIAN DIVORCE:

The ORIGINAL or COURT CERTIFIED COPY (not photocopies) of the DECREE ABSOLUTE or CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE must be shown to the licence issuer.  A Judgment issued by the Court is not acceptable proof of divorce. 

FOREIGN DIVORCE:

If a divorce was granted outside Canada, please request additional forms, which provide further information and instructions.  Contact our office at 519.634.8444 or by e-mail.

INTERPRETERS:

If you do not understand or read English, you must provide your own interpreter.  The interpreter will be required to provide appropriate identification.

EXPIRY DATE:

An Ontario marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.  There is no waiting period in the Province of Ontario to be married once the licence is issued.

CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONY: Civil ceremonies are offered in Council Chambers or the Livingston Park Gazebo at a cost of $225 plus GST (gazebo rental extra).      Wedding packages are available for Castle Kilbride, arrangements may be made through the Curator at 519.634.8444 or visit www.castlekilbride.ca.