The  Marriage Licence Application must be completed by the individuals wishing to purchase a Marriage Licence in order to be married in Ontario and cannot be obtained on your behalf by your officiant.

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Licenses are issued by and can be obtained from any participating municipality in Ontario however, price and issuing procedures varies between municipalities. The form will only be accepted by completing it in full and taking it in person to an Ontario Marriage Licence Issuer. You will need to bring with your identification, such as a birth certificate (along with any change of name certificates), current passport, Record of Immigrant Landing or Canadian citizenship card, along with photo identification for both the bride and the groom. Contact your City/Municipality’s Clerk's Office directly for specific questions regarding your marriage licence, including procedures, cost or the location of the Marriage Licence Issuer nearest you.

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A marriage licence is valid for three months from the date it was issued. Once it is received you will bring the entire brown envelope with the Marriage Licence and Record of Solemnization to the officiant at the ceremony.