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Marriage Licences
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In the Province of Ontario, a Marriage Licence is required to get married. The Town of Erin issues marriage licences and conducts marriage ceremonies. Please note, ceremonies must take place within 90 days of licence issuance.
The Town of Erin now offers a convenient online application system for marriage licences in partnership with ServiceOntario. We encourage applicants to complete the forms and submit the required documents through the ServiceOntario website for a better service experience.
Appointments are reserved using the ServiceOntario online booking portal and a link will be emailed to you following the review of your submission. The licence fee is $150.00 and payment may be made in-person at Town Hall during your appointment. Alternatively, you can pay in advance via Interac e-Transfer to epayments@erin.ca. Include your name and "marriage licence" in the memo field.
If your documents are in a language other than English or French, you must provide a certified translation.
Apply by E-mail or In-Person
The following links provide further information prior to submitting your application:
- Town of Erin – Marriage Licence Requirements
- Service Ontario’s Before you get Married handout
- Service Ontario’s Getting Married Webpage - For more information please contact: The Office of the Registrar General, 189 Red River Road, PO Box 4600, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6L8, 1-800-461-2156.
- Service Ontario’s Requirements Respecting Marriage in Ontario
After reviewing the above information, please complete the Marriage Licence Application Form and submit it in-person at Town Hall during business hours or by e-mail to clerks@erin.ca. If required, also complete and submit the forms below:
If you have any further questions please email clerks@erin.ca or call 519-855-4407 ext. 223.
Marriage Services
All applicants seeking a marriage service are required to submit the below form either in person at Town Hall during business hours or by e-mail to clerks@erin.ca.
Application for A Marriage Service
Marriage Service fees are as follows:
| Type of Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Office Service (by appointment only) | $275.00 |
| After Hours Office Service (by appointment only) | $375.00 |
| Special Off Site Service, Saturdays (by appointment only) | $425.00 |
| Witness (during office hours) | $30 |
Ceremonies will be conducted in the Town of Erin Council Chamber located at 5684 Trafalgar Rd. Hillsburgh, ON, by appointment only.
Following the review of your application, staff will contact you to reserve an appointment. The prescribed fees for marriage services are payable to the Town of Erin.
Changes to date and/or time are allowed at no additional charge provided that the location and the official are available. An administration fee of $100.00 will be charged if the ceremony is cancelled prior to the scheduled date. No refund will be issued if the ceremony is cancelled on the day of the ceremony, or the applicant(s) do not show up for the ceremony.
The ceremony will take approximately 30 minutes. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the ceremony to allow time to review the marriage application form and final details.
A request for a marriage ceremony is to be received at least seven days prior to the date of the ceremony subject to availability.
Please be advised:
- Both parties must be in attendance and provide photo identification
- If specific vows are to be included, please provide a written copy
- Marriage Licence to be presented (date issued to be within 3 months of ceremony)
- Fee to be paid in full
It is the applicants’ responsibility to provide an interpreter if they do not speak English and/or require language assistance. The interpreter should not be one of the witnesses. The interpreter will be required to sign a form that he/she has interpreted the wedding ceremony.
There is no minimum age requirement for a witness, however, it is suggested they should be at least 16 years of age, and should be able to understand and appreciate the nature of the ceremony and be able to give evidence of such at a later date, if required.
The Record of Solemnization of Marriage given at the ceremony is not an official record. Approximately 6-8 weeks after the ceremony, you may apply to the Office of the Registrar General to obtain a Certificate of Marriage. You may need a Certificate of Marriage to show legal proof you are married, apply for certain social benefits, settle an estate, change a last name, or assume a last name after marriage.
Special Celebration Certificates
The Town of Erin offers complementary Special Celebration Certificates to residents for the following:
- 25th wedding anniversary or other special anniversary and any subsequent anniversary in five year intervals
- Special birthdays - personal or other special birthdays
To request a certificate, please email clerks@erin.ca or call 519-855-4407 ext. 223.