Marriage License
There are a number of government offices that are involved in the marriage process in Ontario. The Town of Englehart issues marriage licenses, while the Office of the Registrar General (ORG) is responsible for registering marriages and issuing marriage certificates.
Prior to a marriage license being issued in Ontario, couples should be aware that a marriage must be solemnized under the authority of a marriage license or the publication of banns.
Marriage License Application
Couples wishing to be married in Ontario must complete a marriage license application form from Town Hall, signed by both parties to the marriage. The application form must be submitted, with the appropriate identification (see below), in person by one or both of the parties to the Municipal Office.
Provided that the information is complete and correct, the license will be issued and is valid anywhere in Ontario for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance.
Marriage License Application forms can be obtained by downloading the forms from Service Ontario.
License Fee
The fee for a marriage license at the Town of Englehart is $100.00 payable by cash or debit.
Identification
Bring 2 pieces of valid government issued identification for each person getting married. One piece must include your photo.
Examples of valid government issued identification:
- Birth certificate
- Valid passport (must not be expired)
- Valid driver's license (must not be expired)
- Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Canadian Citizenship)
- Record of immigrant landing
Minors
No person under 16 years of age may be married. An applicant who is 16 or 17 years of age is required to have both parents or guardian(s) fill out a form at the Clerk's office at the time of applying for the marriage license giving their written consent.
Divorce within Canada
If either party's previous marriage ended in divorce, the original copy or a certified true copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce must be submitted to the Issuer of Marriage Licenses. A Divorce Judgement or Decree Nisi is not acceptable. Certified true copies can be obtained from the court, which granted the divorce.
Divorce outside of Canada
If either party's previous marriage ended in divorce outside of Canada, authorization from the Registrar General is required before a marriage licence may be issued. To obtain this authorization, the applicants, or a lawyer representing them, must submit the following:
- A completed marriage application form, signed by both applicants
- A certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce or Annulment from the jurisdiction where the divorce was granted sealed by the court. If the divorce is in another language, include a certified translation
- A Statement of Sole Responsibility for each divorcee, signed by both applicants (available from City Clerk's Office)
- A legal opinion of an Ontario lawyer, addressed to both applicants, giving reasons why the divorce or annulment should be recognized by the Province of Ontario.
Send to:
Office of the Registrar General
P.O. Box 4600
189 Red River Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6L8