Details of Getting Married in Ontario

Any person who is at least 18 years of age may marry in Ontario.

Previous Divorce/Annulment
A person whose previous marriage was dissolved or annulled in Canada, must bring with them the original or court-certified copy of the final decree dissolving or annulling the marriage when applying for the marriage license.

If the marriage was dissolved or annulled in a jurisdiction other than Canada, the applicants must obtain authorization from the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations before a marriage license may be issued. To obtain this authorization please follow these steps:

1) We will fax you 1 “Marriage License Application” and a “Statement of Sole Responsibility” form for each divorce/annulment.

2) Please complete all forms fully and accurately.

3) Send the following to us by registered mail (we cannot be responsible for papers lost in the mail):

a) a certified copy of the decree of divorce or annulment (certified by the proper court officer in the jurisdiction the divorce/annulment was granted or sealed by the court).If a decree is in a language other than English or French, include a certified translation.

b) a completed marriage license application signed by both applicants.

c) a Statement of Sole Responsibility for each divorce signed by both applicants.

4) We will take the above documents to an Ontario lawyer, who will document his legal opinion, citing reasons why the divorce or annulment should be recognized in the Province of Ontario. Representing the applicants, he will then submit all of the above documents to the Office of the Registrar General.

5) Where a spouse has died, proof of death of the spouse must be provided if death occurred outside Ontario.

Lawyers fees cost extra and are to be paid no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled wedding date.

THE FEE FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE IS $100.00 (CANADIAN DOLLARS, CASH ONLY) TO BE PAID TO CITY HALL BY THE APPLICANTS.

Bliss by the Falls Service Contract

To Book Your Wedding:
$500 US is required in order to book your wedding; this is a non-refundable deposit. The balance of that particular wedding package plus the cost of any enhancements, plus the applicable taxes, are due 30 days prior to your scheduled wedding date.

In the event of strikes, lockouts, riots, weather conditions, or any act of God, Bliss by the Falls Wedding Service may at any time and without prior notice advance, postpone or deviate from any scheduled wedding time or location. Bliss by the Falls Wedding Service shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever incurred by reason of such advancement, postponement or deviation.

Bliss by the Falls Wedding Service is not responsible for any problems between you and/or your guests, and the accommodation facilities, nor the restaurant.

Due to availability, Bliss by the Falls Wedding Service reserves the right to substitute items and/or services of equal or greater value.

Cancellations:
Notice in writing must be received at the Bliss by the Falls Wedding Service office no later than 30 days prior to your scheduled wedding date. The outstanding balance of your payment will be waived at that time.

Wedding Party's Responsibilities:
No additions or changes will be allowed less than 30 days prior to your scheduled wedding date.

The bridal couple is responsible for obtaining a valid marriage license on time.

The bridal couple and party should arrive at least 1 day prior to the scheduled wedding date. It is their responsibility to arrive at the wedding on time.A 15% Gratuity will be added to the total bill, to be paid with the remaining balance at least 30 days prior to the scheduled wedding date.

To Obtain a Marriage License:
A license to marry may be obtained from the issuer of Marriage License at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario between the hours of 8:30 and 4:00 Monday to Friday.

Both parties must complete and sign an Application Form. However, if both parties are not able to come in to obtain the Marriage License, one person may bring in the completed Application form signed by both parties along with the Birth Certificate and Passport of the absent party.

Applicants present must provide identification such as Birth Certificate, Driver's Licence or a Passport.

There are no requirements respecting residency, premarital blood tests or medical certificates.

A marriage license is valid for use anywhere in Ontario. The license expires 3 months after the date of issue.

Ceremony:
The Wedding Ceremony is approximately 15 to 30 minutes in length. It will be performed by a Government of Ontario licensed Marriage Officiant or an Ordained Minister.

I hereby declare that I have read all of the above written contract, and I accept all that it states.

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signature of bride	date of signature

 

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signature of groom	date of signature

Requirements Respecting Marriage in Ontario

FEE
The fee for a Licence is $100.00 (CASH ONLY)

AGE
Applicants must be 18 years of age or over to obtain a Licence. Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have both parents' consent (or parent with custody of minor). No person under the age of 16 years may be married.

IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED
Two pieces of identification are required,(birth certificate, any change of name certificate, current passport, record of Immigrant Landing or Canadian Citizenship Card along with photo identification) for both parties. Both parties must complete and sign an Application Form. However, if both parties are not able to apply in person for the Marriage Licence, one person may apply for the Licence but must bring in the completed Application form signed by both parties along with two pieces of identification as specified above.

DIVORCE OF ANNULMENT
If an Applicant has been granted a Divorce or an Annulment in Canada, the Applicant is to file with the Issuer the original or a Court Certified Copy of their final divorce papers (Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute).
If an Applicant has been granted a Divorce or an Annulment in a jurisdiction other than Canada, the Applicant should speak to an Issuer of Marriage Licences to receive additional requirements.

PERIOD DURING WHICH LICENCE IS VALID
A Marriage Licence is valid anywhere in ONTARIO for a period of 3 months from the date of issuance.

Download a marriage licence application and statement of sole responsibility
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