How do I apply for a Marriage Licence and Civil Ceremony?
1. How Do I submit a Marriage Licence Application?
Please review the available dates and times prior to submitting your Marriage Licence Application. The available dates and times can be found below in the Book a Marriage Licence Appointment button.
Use the button below to submit your Marriage Licence Application online. 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. Please keep in mind that Marriage Licences are only valid for 3 months from the date of issue. There is a $125 non-refundable fee for a Marriage Licence.
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2. How Do I Book a Marriage Licence Appointment?
This appointment is to pick up your Marriage Licence. Marriage licences are issued by appointment only. Walk-ins are not accepted. If you have not received an email after you have submitted your application to our online appointment booking tool please use the button below.
It will take approximately 20 minutes to process your application and issue your Marriage Licence. Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time. If you are late or come without the required documentation, your appointment will be rescheduled.
Before you book an appointment for a Marriage Licence, please confirm the following:
- You have completed the online Marriage Licence Application.
- You and your partner have 2 pieces of valid and original government issued identification.
- Original or Court Certified Divorce documentation, if applicable.
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3. How Do I Book a Civil Ceremony at the Town of LaSalle?
To get married in Ontario you will need a Marriage Licence, an authorized marriage officiant and two witnesses. 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.
Important Note on Civil Ceremony Date Offerings:
The Town of LaSalle is offering civil ceremony services to all eligible couples on select Tuesdays and Thursdays during regular office hours at the Civic Centre. The Town is happy to offer an accessible, online Civil Ceremony Application.
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. Civil Ceremony Applications are to be submitted a minimum of 10 days prior to the preferred ceremony date.
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.
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4. How Do I Set Up An Appointment to Finalize Details Regarding My Civil Ceremony?
After submitting your Civil Ceremony Application, you can proceed to book a Civil Ceremony Review Appointment. It will take approximately 20 minutes to review the fine details of your Civil Ceremony such as vows, reviewing your chosen location and any other additional details or questions that need to be reviewed prior to your Civil Ceremony taking place.
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5. How Do I Apply for a Marriage Certificate After My Civil Ceremony?
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 Service Ontario so the marriage can be registered. You can order a marriage certificate approximately 8-10 weeks after your ceremony.
