Marriages

Online marriage licence application

Follow the steps below to conveniently apply for a marriage licence online:

1. Apply online through ServiceOntario’s Online Marriage Licence Application.

2. Our staff will follow up with any questions and to make an appointment for you to pick up your completed marriage licence at Town Hall. Only one applicant must be present to pick up the licence.

3. Please bring a cash or debit payment of $155.00 to your appointment for the non-refundable marriage licence fee. We do not accept cheques.

In-person marriage licence application

Follow the steps below to apply for a marriage licence in-person:

1. Bring a completed licence application form to Town Hall and two pieces of government-issued identification (ID) for each person getting married.

2. Our staff will follow-up with any questions and to make an appointment for you to pick up your completed marriage licence at Town Hall. Only one applicant must be present to pick up the licence. 

3. Please bring a cash or debit payment of $155.00 to your appointment for the non-refundable marriage licence fee. We do not accept cheques.

Acceptable identification

You will be required to provide two pieces of government-issued identification (ID) for each person getting married when completing your marriage licence application. One piece of ID must include your photo. Examples of government ID include:

• Birth certificate, including any change of name certificates if applicable

• Valid passport

• Record of immigrant landing

• Canadian Citizenship Card

• Valid driver's licence

• Valid Ontario Photo Card

For a full list of acceptable forms of identification visit ServiceOntario.

Age requirements

You need to be at least 16 years old to get married in Ontario. If you are under 18, you will need written consent from both your parents. Contact us for further information or for consent forms.

Remarrying after divorce

If a previous marriage was dissolved or annulled within Canada, you must submit your original or certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce to the Town. You can get a certified copy from the court that issued the divorce. We return these documents to you immediately.

If a previous marriage was dissolved or annulled outside of Canada, you must obtain authorization from the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services before getting a marriage licence. This process can take up to four weeks.

Licence expiry

Marriage licences are typically valid anywhere in Ontario for three months, or 90 days, from the date it was issued. You must give the licence to the marriage officiant prior to the ceremony.

Request a civil marriage ceremony

To request a civil marriage ceremony with the Town, please complete our online Civil Marriage Ceremony Request Form. We are currently only accepting online applications. Our staff will respond with any questions or next steps after we receive your application.

Fees and charges

Our civil marriage ceremony fees and charges include:

• Civil Marriage Ceremony: $350.00 + HST
• Rehearsal: $85.00 + HST
• Renewal of Vows: $108.00 + HST
• Travel outside of Innisfil: $63.70 + HST

Additional facility fees may apply to bookings held outside of typical Town office hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.