The application form
NEW - The marriage licence application may be completed online.
Complete the online application by following these steps:
- Enter the required information
- Submit the application
- Download and print the completed application
- Both applicants must sign and date the application
Visit a Registry Services office with the completed application form along with your identification and supporting documents. The marriage licence will be issued the same day - usually in 10-15 minutes. Please note: your online application will be kept on file for 30 days from the date of submission.
You may also download a marriage licence application from the the Service Ontario website or pick one up in person at one of our four Registry Services offices. The application must be SIGNED BY BOTH INDIVIDUALS and submitted to us by at least one of the applicants with the supporting documents for both applications as noted below. The licence will be issued in about 20-30 minutes.
Identification
Any one of the following identity documents must be presented for each person. Identity documents must be original; photocopies will not be accepted.
- Birth certificate
- Valid Passport
- Valid Driver's licence
- Canadian citizenship card
- Canadian Government refugee travel document
- Conditional release identification card
- United States green card
- Native status card
- Record of immigration landing
- Citizenship card from any country
- Ontario photo card
Please note: It is important that you bring identification that states your name in full. The marriage licence will only state what is written on your identification.
Age requirements
Both partners must be 18 years of age or older. If you are 16 or 17 years of age, parental consent is required. Please contact the Registry Services Office at 416-392-7036 for further information. If you are under the age of 16 years you may not marry in the Province of Ontario.
Gender
The City of Toronto issues marriage licences to all eligible couples. Same-sex couples have been receiving licences since June 11, 2003, following the June 10, 2003 Ontario Court of Appeal decision making same-sex marriages legal in Ontario.
Citizenship/Residency
There are no citizenship or residency requirements when applying for a marriage licence in Ontario.
Medical requirements
Blood tests or medical certificates are not required for a marriage licence in Ontario.
Marriage after divorce
Canadian Divorce: If you were divorced in Canada, you must provide the original or a court-certified copy (photocopies not accepted) of your certificate of divorce, or Decree Absolute. A certified copy of your certificate of divorce may be obtained from the court office that granted the divorce. Please note that a Judgement issued by the Court is not acceptable proof of divorce.
Foreign Divorce: If you were divorced, or your marriage was dissolved or annulled outside of Canada, please request additional forms, which provide further information and instructions. A foreign divorce kit will be provided to you outlining the steps required to proceed. Note: You will forward the completed kit to the Province of Ontario, Minister of Government Services for authorization. This process could take up to 4 weeks to complete. You must get authorization from the Minister of Government Services before a marriage licence can be issued to you.
Contact our office at 416-392-7036 or visit Service Ontario or call 416-325-8305 to learn how to obtain this authorization.
Publications of banns
A marriage may be solemnized under the authority of the publication of banns. If you are having a religious ceremony, please check with the clergy prior to purchasing a marriage licence.
