Marriage Licence

A Marriage Licence Application must be completed and submitted in advance by email to ​shenshaw@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.

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

• 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.

• An appointment is recommended
• 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 Sara Henshaw - shenshaw@thamescentre.on.ca - (519) 268-7334 x239

Upon completion of a wedding ceremony, to obtain your marriage certificate from the Registrar General, one of the parties must apply.

Apply online through Service Ontario

For information regarding Civil Marriage Ceremonies conducted by the Municipality of Thames Centre, please click here.