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 Marriage Licences |
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To get married in Ontario, a marriage licence is required. The Town of Markham's Licensing Officer issues marriage licences in accordance with provincial requirements and Town policies and procedures. Licences are valid for 90 days from date of purchase.
Wedding Services - Town of Markham The Town of Markham provides Wedding Services for both civil and religious ceremonies in the Wedding Chapel and the Wedding Room at the Markham Civic Centre, and for wedding arrangements at other locations. The Town can also provide a registered officiate or a list of clergy members.
Enquiry: 905-477-7000 ext. 2300
How to Apply for a Marriage Licence
Fill out an Ontario Marriage Licence Application ( 35k/1p) and deliver it in person to the Clerk's Department at the Town of Markham. Don't forget to bring the required identification for both you and your partner. Your application is processed while you wait.
| Issued By: |
Clerk's Office, (main level)
The Town of Markham
101 Town Centre Boulevard
(Warden Ave. & Highway 7) |
| Office Hours: |
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m |
| Licence Fee: |
As of March 1st, 2009, $129.50 Payable by Cash ( Interac service available) |
| Identification: |
Two (2) pieces of identification are required for both the applicant and joint applicant. (Original documents only, photocopies not accepted.)
First piece of identification must be one following:
- Birth Certificate or
- Current passport or
- Canadian Citizenship Card or
- Record of Immigrant Landing
Second piece of identification must be Government Issued Photo ID.
Examples:
- Drivers Licence or
- Current passport (if not used as your 1st piece of ID) or
- Ontario Age of Majority Card
Documents in a language other than English or French must be translated by a certified translator. |
| Canadian Divorce: |
If a previous marriage was dissolved or annulled within Canada, the original or court certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce must be submitted. A divorce judgment is not acceptable. Certified copies may be obtained from the Court which granted the divorce. All documents will be returned, photocopies are not acceptable. |
| Foreign Divorce: |
If a divorce was granted outside of Canada, a foreign divorce kit may be obtained from our offices or may be downloaded here ( 156k/4p) |
| Interpreters: |
If you do not understand or read English, you must provide your own interpreter and he/she must provide identification. |
| Expiry Date: |
A marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue. |
| Marriage Ceremony: |
It is your responsibility to arrange the marriage ceremony of your choice and for two witnesses over the age of 18 to witness the ceremony and sign the licence to validate it. |
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Photography Permits |
Beyond the Civic Centre, the Town of Markham's outdoor wedding photography locations have become so popular the Town now offers photography permits ($103.50 for 2 hours) so that you can reserve your preferred location for your exclusive use. Permitted locations include:
Photography permits are not required for our many other picturesque parks |
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