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.

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:

$125
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

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.

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.

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 by contacting our office.

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 Monday - Friday during business hours at a cost of $250 plus HST (gazebo rental extra).

Civil ceremonies are also offered during non-business hours at the discretion of the Clerk. Please contact the Clerk for further details.

Wedding packages are available on the grounds of Castle Kilbride. Arrangements may be made through the Curator or you may visit www.castlekilbride.ca for more information.