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    Getting married - Marriage licences
    		Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Whether you are planning a grand affair or a simple one, there are some important steps that you must complete. Getting a marriage licence is a key step in the process. You can get a marriage licence application online or from any municipal office in the province. To get the licence, you must meet the requirements, fill out the form, and one or both of you must go in person to a Registry Services office.
    		Requirements
    		The application form NEW - The marriage licence application may be completed online. Complete the online application by following these steps: Enter the required information Submit the application Download and print the completed application Both applicants must sign and date the application Visit a Registry Services office with the completed application form along with your identification and supporting documents. The marriage licence will be issued the same day - usually in 10-15 minutes. Please note: your online application will be kept on file for 30 days from the date of submission. You may also download a marriage licence application from the the Service Ontario website or pick one up in person at one of our four Registry Services offices. The application must be SIGNED BY BOTH INDIVIDUALS and submitted to us by at least one of the applicants with the supporting documents for both applications as noted below. The licence will be issued in about 20-30 minutes. Identification Any one of the following identity documents must be presented for each person. Identity documents must be original; photocopies will not be accepted. Birth certificate Valid Passport Valid Driver's licence Canadian citizenship card Canadian Government refugee travel document Conditional release identification card United States green card Native status card Record of immigration landing Citizenship card from any country Ontario photo card Please note: It is important that you bring identification that states your name in full. The marriage licence will only state what is written on your identification. Age requirements Both partners must be 18 years of age or older. If you are 16 or 17 years of age, parental consent is required. Please contact the Registry Services Office at 416-392-7036 for further information. If you are under the age of 16 years you may not marry in the Province of Ontario. Gender The City of Toronto issues marriage licences to all eligible couples. Same-sex couples have been receiving licences since June 11, 2003, following the June 10, 2003 Ontario Court of Appeal decision making same-sex marriages legal in Ontario. Citizenship/Residency There are no citizenship or residency requirements when applying for a marriage licence in Ontario. Medical requirements Blood tests or medical certificates are not required for a marriage licence in Ontario. Marriage after divorce Canadian Divorce: If you were divorced in Canada, you must provide the original or a court-certified copy (photocopies not accepted) of your certificate of divorce, or Decree Absolute. A certified copy of your certificate of divorce may be obtained from the court office that granted the divorce. Please note that a Judgement issued by the Court is not acceptable proof of divorce. Foreign Divorce: If you were divorced, or your marriage was dissolved or annulled outside of Canada, please request additional forms, which provide further information and instructions. A foreign divorce kit will be provided to you outlining the steps required to proceed. Note: You will forward the completed kit to the Province of Ontario, Minister of Government Services for authorization. This process could take up to 4 weeks to complete. You must get authorization from the Minister of Government Services before a marriage licence can be issued to you. Contact our office at 416-392-7036 or visit Service Ontario or call 416-325-8305 to learn how to obtain this authorization. Publications of banns A marriage may be solemnized under the authority of the publication of banns. If you are having a religious ceremony, please check with the clergy prior to purchasing a marriage licence.
    		Getting your licence
    		Visit a Registry Services office One or both of you must visit a Registry Services office to get your licence. For the marriage licence to be issued the same day, you must have the completed and signed application form. One piece of original identification (as described above) that shows your current legal name must be presented for each person together with the applicable fee. Marriage licences are issued Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. at: City Hall Etobicoke Civic Centre North York Civic Centre Scarborough Civic Centre Limited services: York and East York Civic Centres have application forms and information only ? you cannot get a licence at these locations. Locations and directions Licence fees The licence fee in the City of Toronto is $140. This fee can be paid by cash, money order, certified cheque, VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Debit Card. The City will not refund the fee once a licence has been issued. Validity/expiry date A marriage licence is valid only in Ontario for three months from the date of issue. If the marriage licence is not used in a wedding ceremony within this time period, it expires. If you plan to marry in a jurisdiction outside of Ontario, please contact the authority for that region. Registration of the Marriage The Province of Ontario registers marriages that occur in Ontario. After your ceremony, it is the responsibility of your wedding officiant to file the necessary paperwork with the Province. For marriages occurring outside of Ontario, the jurisdiction of that Province/State/Country responsible for the registration of these events is required to register the marriage. Marriages performed outside of Ontario are not registered with the City of Toronto, or the Province of Ontario. Contact information Contact Registry Services at: registryservices@toronto.ca or 416-392-7036 Service Ontario website (for licence application)

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