Marriage Licences

Overview

Marriage licences may be obtained from City Clerk's Office between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.  Marriage licence forms must be completed by the applicant and/or joint applicant. At least one party of the proposed marriage must apply in person. Two pieces of identification must be presented by both applicants applying for the marriage licence. Acceptable identification includes an original birth certificate (with any change of name certificate, if applicable), Record of Immigration or Canadian Citizenship card plus valid government photo identification, such as a current passport or driver's licence. The identification documents must be presented for both parties regardless of whether both parties are present. Only original identification documents will be accepted.

Click here to download the Province of Ontario marriage licence form.

Process

Certain additional critera are applicable to the following:

Canadian Divorce

Applicants granted a divorce within Canada must provide the original or court-certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce dissolving or annulling the marriage to the Clerk's office. Individuals can obtain a certified copy of their divorce decree or certificate from the Ontario Court, Provincial Division in the municipality where the divorce was granted. The St. Catharines Provincial Court is located at 59 Church St.  If you received a divorce outside of Canada, contact the City Clerk's office directly.

Minors

Applicants who are 16 and 17 years of age require both parents' consent and all are required to attend City Hall in person with two pieces of identification. Please request a Provincial Form 6.

Residency and Citizenship

There are no residency, medical or citizenship requirements to obtain a marriage licence. A marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of three months from the date of issuance.

Marriage Ceremony

Marriage ceremonies are not performed at City Hall. The following is a list of clergy (non-denominational) authorized by the Province of Ontario to perform marriage ceremonies within the Niagara Region.

Officiants

The following list is provided for your convenience only. it is not an endorsement of the services provided by any individual or businesses listed.

The Little Wedding Chapel 7701 Lundy´s Lane Niagara Falls, ON 905.357.0266	Rev. Ken Smith 3272 Addison Ave. Niagara Falls, ON 905.356.2048
Bishop Deborah Vaughan, Holy Angels Ministry 322 Mary St. Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON 905.468.9502	Rev. Hans Gruppe 5073 Edelheim Rd. Beamsville, ON Tel/Fax 905.563.6863
Rev. Marilyn Brown and Rev. David Brown 905.318.6733	Rev. Karen Hansen Niagara Falls Weddings Two Hearts Wedding Chapel 905.371.3204
Sheldon & Judy Kofsky, Chaplains 3864 Main St. Jordon, ON 905.562.8269	Rev. Brian Wilcox 35 Bishops Rd. St. Catharines, ON 905.646.4799
Unitarian Congregation of Niagara, 223 Church Street, St. Catharines, ON 905.687.8433	Garry Blinch White Orchard Wedding Ceremonies 289-208-7747

Judith Repar
Weddings With Heart
juderepar@gmail.com
905.714.9773

Provincial Marriage Certificates

Applications for a provincial certificate of marriage may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office or the Information Desk located City Hall. Applicable fees charged by the province are set out on the application form. The completed application form, together with the appropriate fee, must be mailed to:

Office of the Registrar General
189 Red River Rd., P. O. Box 4600
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6L8.

Phone: 1.800.461.2156 or 416.825.8305.

Click here visit Province of Ontario information about obtaining a Marriage Certificate

Fees

The fee is $125 and can be paid by cash or debit card by attending City Hall, third floor, City Clerk's Office Monday to Friday from  8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.