Online Application
To obtain a marriage licence, please ensure that both parties meet the criteria below before proceeding with your online application.
Completing the online application will
take 25-30 minutes. Once submitted, the application cannot be changed. Please ensure that the application has been carefully reviewed and save the provided reference number in case you require further assistance from Service Timmins. The Marriage Licence will be issued within 1-2 business days provided that all required documents are submitted.
The required supporting documents can be
uploaded to the online application, but the originals must also be
presented at the time that the licence is issued.
Once the application is completed, a Service Timmins agent will contact you to come in and pay for your licence. Both applicants must be present to provide the required information and original supporting documents. Once a Marriage Licence is processed, it must be paid for, and monies cannot be reimbursed. Licence Fee: payable by Cash or INTERAC ONLY.
The Marriage Licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of 3 months from the date of issue. Should you not marry within that time period, you must apply for and pay for a new licence. Prior to applying for a Marriage Licence, please check with the person solemnizing the ceremony whether you require a Marriage License from City Hall.
Important Information
- Both parties MUST be present when completing the online application.
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A Marriage Licence can only be issued and signed by the prospective applicants.
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Applicants 16-17 years of age must have special consent from parents/guardians. Persons under 16 years of age cannot be issued a Marriage Licence
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TWO pieces of original valid identification (no copies permitted), as outlined below, must be presented for both parties in order for a marriage licence to be issued.
Identification
1st piece of identification MUST be one of the following:
- birth certificate
- current passport
- record of immigrant landing
- Canadian citizenship card
2nd piece of identification MUST be in the form of photo ID:
- valid driver’s licence
- Canadian Status Card
- A BYID age of majority card
If you are divorced within Canada, we require the ORIGINAL or a COURT CERTIFIED COPY of the Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute, whichever applies, is required.
If you are divorced outside of Canada, consent from the Office of the Registrar General must be obtained before City Hall can issue a licence.
Civil Marriage Solemnization
Civil marriage solemnizations can be done by one of the officiants listed below who are authorized to perform marriages both at City Hall or off site.
- Applicants must purchase a marriage licence, payable by cash or debit.
- The cost to have the marriage solemnized by an officiant, payable in cash only
- If the marriage is performed at City Hall there is a cost for the use of the Council Chambers, payable by cash or debit.
- The marriage may also be solemnized at another location chosen by the couple and agreed to by the officiant.
The following persons are authorized to solemnize marriages:
- JACK WATSON Telephone: 705-266-5226
- GUY LAMARCHE Telephone: 705-365-6440
- KYLIE KRCEL