Applying for a Marriage Licence
What you need to know |
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How to apply for a Marriage Licence |
You can apply without your partner if:
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Marriage Licence Fee |
The cost of a marriage licence is $120 (HST does not apply). We accept cash, debit, and certified cheque or money order made payable to “Township of Cramahe.” The marriage licence fee is non-refundable. |
Who can get married |
Anyone over the age of 16 years old can get married in Ontario. If you are under 18 years of age you will need consent from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s). A parental consent form must be completed. Forms are available in our office. Your parents or legal guardians must also be present at the time you submit your marriage licence application. Everyone is welcome to apply for a marriage licence and get married in Ontario, whether you live here permanently or temporarily. There are no gender, residency, citizenship or medical requirements when applying for a marriage licence. The requirements are the same for everyone. |
Identification Requirements |
Each person applying for the marriage licence must bring 2 pieces of acceptable government issued identification (ID) from the list below. Please note that at least one piece of ID must contain a photo.
Acceptable identification
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Re-Marrying after a Divorce |
Divorce in Canada 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:
A certified copy of either of the above divorce documents may be obtained from the court office that granted the divorce. A Decree Nisi, Divorce Order or Judgement is not acceptable. All documents will be returned. If you do not know where your divorce was granted you can contact the Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings or 1-613-957-4519 |
Marriage Certificate |
A marriage certificate is the legal record of a marriage. It lists the date and place of the marriage, and names of the people who were married. You need this document to:
A Record of Solemnization of Marriage is not the same thing as a marriage certificate. Before you can order a marriage certificate, a marriage needs to be registered. The official who performed the marriage will register your marriage by sending a complete and signed marriage licence to Service Ontario. |
Change of Name after Marriage |
After the marriage ceremony, there are three (3) options either spouse may consider in regards to retaining, assuming, or legally changing their last name.
Continue to Use Their Last Name:
Under this course of action, the spouse who wishes to keep their current last name needs to take no action
Ontario law does not require a spouse to change their last name upon marriage
"Assume" the Use of the Spouse's Last Name
An assumed name is a name which a person uses or adopts:
Upon marriage, a person may choose to “assume” the last name of their spouse and use it
To have your identification revised most government organizations, credit card firms, etc. will accept a copy of the marriage certificate issued by the Office of the Registrar General as proof of the marriage
Legally Change Name:
A legal name is the name by which the person is entitled to be recognized for the purposes of Ontario law
In this instance, a person will elect the option under the Change of Name Act, complete the appropriate forms and submit them to the Office of the
Registrar General
Staff at our office can commission your change of name application free of charge if you are a Cramahe Resident
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Contact(s)
Holly Grant
Acting Director of Administration/Clerk
Township of Cramahe
1 Toronto Street, Colborne
Ontario, Canada K0K 1S0
T.: 905-355-2821 x 122
F.: 905-355-3430
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