Use the button below to submit your Marriage Licence Application online before booking an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted. Once you have submitted your application online, you will automatically receive an email from Council Services with a PDF copy of the Application and a button to our online appointment booking tool.
Submit my Marriage Licence Application
The Town of LaSalle is offering civil ceremony services to all eligible couples on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during regular office hours at the Civic Centre. The Town is happy to offer an accessible, online Civil Ceremony Application. If you plan to get married within three (3) months of submitting this Application, you should first begin by submitting a Marriage Licence Application using the button above. For more information on civil ceremonies, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Important Note on Civil Ceremony Date Offerings: Please note that the Town offers Civil Ceremonies on select Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays subject to staff availability. A maximum of one (1) Civil Ceremony is performed on those days. In completing the below Civil Ceremony Application, you will be able to select a "1st Choice Date" and "2nd Choice Date". Once staff reviews your application and determines date availability, your Ceremony date will be confirmed with you. Please note that ceremonies are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to inquire as to date availability, you may call the Council Coordinator at 519-969-7770 ext. 1262.
Submit a Civil Ceremony Application
Identification Requirements |
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2 pieces of valid and original government issued identification (ID) must be provided for each of the applicants.
Acceptable Identification
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What to Bring to Your Appointment |
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Bring all of the following to your appointment:
Interpreter
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What to Expect at Your Appointment |
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All Marriage Licences are issued from the Town of LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road.
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Remarrying After a Divorce Granted in Canada |
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You must submit official proof of the divorce when you apply for a Marriage Licence. This can be the original or a court-certified copy of a:
All documents will be returned. A certified copy of either of the above divorce documents may be obtained from the court office that granted the divorce. A divorce certificate for a divorce granted in Windsor can be obtained at the Superior Court of Justice, 245 Windsor Avenue. For business hours call 519-973-6620. If you do not know where your divorce was granted you can contact the Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings at 1-613-957-4519. |
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Remarrying After a Divorce Granted Outside of Canada (Foreign Divorce) |
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If you were divorced outside of Canada, you will need to obtain a Foreign Divorce Authorization from the Province of Ontario, Office of the Registrar General. ServiceOntario
Please visit the ServiceOntario website for more information and a list of documents that will need to be sent to the above address. Once you have received your Foreign Divorce Authorization from the Office of the Registrar General you can make an appointment for a Marriage Licence. If you arrive for your appointment without a Foreign Divorce Authorization we cannot issue a Marriage Licence. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar General Marriage Office at 1-800-461-2156 (toll-free) or visit ServiceOntario. |
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General Information About Marriage Licences |
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What to Do If You Have an Expired Marriage Licence |
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The Province has extended the expiry date of some Marriage Licences issued during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please see the chart below to determine whether your Licence is still valid. If based on the chart, your Licence is no longer valid, you will need to apply for a new one.
For more information visit ServiceOntario or call 416-325-8305 or 1-800-267-8097. |
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What Happens After the Marriage Ceremony? |
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Applying for a Marriage Certificate After your marriage ceremony, you will receive a Record of Solemnization of Marriage. This is not the same as a Marriage Certificate as Marriage Certificates are not issued automatically. A Marriage Certificate is the official record containing the details of your marriage performed in Ontario. Before you can get a Marriage Certificate, your marriage needs to be registered. The officiant who performed the marriage will send your completed and signed Marriage Licence to ServiceOntario so the marriage can be registered. You can order a marriage certificate approximately 6-8 weeks after this happens.
Assuming a New Last Name Any person is allowed to assume the last name of their spouse after a marriage. There is no cost to assume your spouse’s last name as it relates to your Ontario-issued Driver's Licence, Health Card, Photo Card, and Enhanced Driver's Licence. When you assume a spouse’s last name after marriage, it does not change the name on your Ontario Birth Registration (and Birth Certificate). You should change all your identification documents to reflect the new last name. To change your last name on these documents, visit a ServiceOntario centre with your:
When updating your last name on documents issued by other organizations, contact each organization that you have an account with and ask what they require to make the change. Most organizations will ask you to show a copy of your marriage certificate. |
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Civil Ceremony Services |
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A civil ceremony is a simple, dignified and non-denominational marriage is conducted by the Clerk or their designate and lasts approximately 20 minutes. Due to the civil nature of the service, there cannot be any religious element to the ceremony. A valid Marriage Licence (issued in Ontario) is required prior to the ceremony and must be provided to the officiant. If you do not have a Marriage Licence, use the button at the top of the page to submit a Marriage Licence application. Please keep in mind that Marriage Licences are only valid for 3 months from the date of issue. |
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When and Where Does the Town Offer Civil Ceremonies? |
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The Town of LaSalle offers civil ceremony services on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays on a first-come, first-served basis at the Town of LaSalle Civic Centre (5950 Malden Road) starting at 9:00 a.m. with the latest ceremony being performed at 3:30 p.m. Only one civil ceremony is performed a day and bookings are subject to availability. Civil Ceremony Applications are to be submitted a minimum of 7 days prior to the preferred ceremony date. Couples have the option to get married in Council Chambers with up to 40 guests, in the Atrium in front of the living wall with up to 15 guests, or outdoors on the grounds of the Civic Centre with a reasonable amount of guests (weather permitting). Off-site civil ceremonies are not available. |
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How Much Does a Civil Ceremony Cost? |
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The non-refundable fee for a civil ceremony is $250.00 ($282.50 including HST). The fee is payable prior to the ceremony in order to secure your preferred date. Please note that the fee for a Marriage Licence (which is required for the civil ceremony) is $125.00 (including HST) and separate from the civil ceremony fee. |
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Does the Town of LaSalle Provide Witnesses? |
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Couples are required to have two (2) witnesses for their ceremony. The Town of LaSalle does not provide witnesses. |
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Interpreters |
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If you and/or your significant other do not understand or read English, you must provide an interpreter for the ceremony and they must present valid government-issued identification prior to interpreting the ceremony. Please note that interpreters are not permitted to be witnesses. |
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How Do I Book a Civil Ceremony? |
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Scroll to the top of this page and click on the "Book a Civil Ceremony" button to fill out our online form. Before completing the form, be sure that you have your Marriage Licence and witness information readily available. Once you submit the Application, you will receive an auto-response email with a PDF copy of your ceremony details (Civil Ceremony Intake Form) and a PDF copy of your draft vows. A member of Council Services will contact you within 24-48 business hours to schedule a Ceremony Details Review Appointment at which time you will review the ceremony details and draft vows with your officiant and pay for the ceremony. |
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Can I Re-schedule My Ceremony? |
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Changes to date and /or time are permitted at no additional charge, provided that the your new preferred date and/or time and the officiant are available. |