Marriage Licensing
Every marriage in Ontario requires a valid Ontario Marriage Licence be obtained prior to the ceremony taking place, licences are only valid for 90 days. The cost for a marriage licence is $140.00. Payment can be made by cash or debit.
To get a Marriage Licence You will need:
Application
A Marriage Licence Application must be completed and submitted in advance by email to jnethercott@thamescentre.on.ca or can be submitted through mail or dropping it off in-person at the office or by using the drop box outside of office hours. Once your application has been reviewed, a staff member will reach out to schedule an appointment to purchase your licence.
- Please note that you will need to bring the original printed application, signed by both parties, to your pre-booked appointment.
- The licence is valid for 3 months from the date it is issued.
- At least one of the persons applying for the licence must attend the appointment in person and bring the originals of both applicants identification.
Identification
You will need two pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. One piece of identification must include your photo.
Examples of government-issued identification:
- Government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
- Valid Passport
- Record of Immigrant Landing
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Valid Ontario Photo Card
Prior Marriages
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- If one or both of the applicants applying for a Marriage Licence has been divorced and the divorce was granted within Canada, the original or a certified true copy of the Decree of Absolute or Certificate of Divorce is required.
- Divorces granted outside of Canada require Registrar General authorization. Please visit the Service Ontario Website for more information.
- Applicants who are widowed do not require proof of death of their spouse.
Booking an Appointment
- AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED
- Appointments will be scheduled within 3-5 business days of completing the application.
- With an appointment, if you have the required identification and supporting documentation, it will take approximately 20-30 minutes to process your application and issue the licence.
- You may book an appointment by contacting Jana Nethercott
Marriage Certificate
Upon completion of a wedding ceremony, you can apply for your marriage certificate from the Registrar General.
Civil Marriage Ceremony
The Municipality of Thames Centre does not conduct civil marriage ceremonies at this time.