Marriage Licences and Weddings
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If you wish to obtain a Marriage Licence at the Town of Kingsville, you must book an appointment in advance by calling Legal and Clerk Services at 519-733-2305. Appointments can be made between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm.
Marriage licence fee
The licence fee is payable by cash or debit. No personal cheques or credit cards are accepted. This fee is non-refundable.
Application requirements
Both people must complete and sign the Marriage Licence Application Form and provide two original, valid pieces of identification with the application. Photocopies of documents are not accepted.
One person may submit the completed application; however, two pieces of valid original identification are required for each applicant.
You must be at least 16 years old to get a marriage licence. Parental consent is required for applicants under the age of 18.
Identification requirements
At least one piece of valid original identification must include your photo. Examples of acceptable government-issued identification include:
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Driver's Licence
- Nexus Card
- Permanent Residency Card
- Citizenship Card/Certificate
- Ontario Photo Card
A certified translator must translate any document not written in English or French. Once issued, a marriage licence is valid anywhere in Ontario for 90 days.
Divorced in Canada
You must submit one of the below documents with your application. An original or court-certified copy of the:
- Certificate of divorce
- Final decree
The court that granted the divorce can provide either of these documents. A divorce judgment or order, an uncertified photocopy, or a decree nisi are not acceptable.
Divorced outside of Canada
Please contact ServiceOntario for more information before applying for a marriage licence.
Civil Marriage Services
We are not currently providing Civil Marriage Ceremonies at the Town of Kingsville Municipal Office.
Ceremonies are available by appointment only and must be booked in person at the Municipal Office. You must fill out the Civil Marriage Ceremony Application.
The Town offers civil marriage ceremonies off site and after hours for an additional cost.
See our Civil Marriage Ceremony Fees
Marriage Service Requirements
You must purchase a marriage licence and bring two witnesses to the ceremony.
