Couples wishing to get married in the Province of Ontario require a valid marriage licence. The Town of Innisfil issues marriages licences and conducts civil marriage ceremonies.
Apply for a marriage licence
Follow the steps below to conveniently apply for a marriage licence online:
- Complete and submit our Marriage Licence Request Form. You will be required to provide a completed licence application form and two pieces of government-issued identification (ID) for each person getting married. 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
- 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.
- There is a non-refundable marriage licence fee of $155.00 which can be paid online using a credit card through an electronic payment link or by cash or debit in-person during your appointment. We do not accept cheques.
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In-person marriage licence application |
Follow the steps below to apply for a marriage licence in-person:
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Age requirements |
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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. |
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Remarrying |
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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. |
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Licence expiry |
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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. |
Civil marriage ceremonies
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! The Town offers civil marriage ceremony services for those looking for a simple, non-religious ceremony. We conduct ceremonies at Innisfil Town Hall within Council Chambers or at the outdoor gazebo at Town Hall. With arrangements made by the couple, our officiants can also attend private venues and residences. Ceremonies are available on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Request a civil marriage ceremony |
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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. |
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Fees and charges |
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Our civil marriage ceremony fees and charges include:
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. |
Marriage certificates
You can obtain your marriage certificate from Service Ontario about six to eight weeks after the date of your ceremony. The document you receive at the ceremony from your officiant is your Record of Solemnization of Marriage. It includes the couple's names, date of marriage and names of your witnesses, but it is not a marriage certificate or legal record.