Marriage - Getting Married in Ontario

Minimum age to marry in Ontario

You must be at least 18 years old to be married in Ontario by licence or under the authority of the publication of banns without parental consent.

If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may marry if you have the consent in writing of both parents. Other restrictions may apply.

First you need a marriage licence.

To be married in Ontario, you must fill out a marriage licence application form.  You can get one from your municipal office of your city, town, village or township if there is a license issuer there OR download the Marriage Licence Application Form  (PDF - 27K) Text Version and bring it with you to a municipal clerk’s office near you.

Once you have filled out the application, apply for the marriage licence in person. Make sure you and your partner bring identification, such as a birth certificate (along with any change of name certificates), current passport, Record of Immigrant Landing or Canadian citizenship card, along with photo identification to prove your current legal name and age.

There is a fee for purchasing a marriage licence. Contact your Ontario Municipal Office for the current fee. The marriage licence is valid anywhere in Ontario for three months from the date of purchase.  If the licence expires, it will not be valid and you will have to purchase another licence.

For more information, see our Marriage Tip Sheets, which are available in English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Hindu, Punjabi and Tagalog.

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