Planning your wedding can be lots of work, and we are here to help you out! The Township of Brock issues marriage licences allowing you to check one more thing off your to-do list.
Marriage Licence Application
In the province of Ontario, you need a marriage licence to get married. Please complete the Marriage Licence Application form. You and your partner both need to sign the form. A marriage licence expires 90 days from the date of issue and can be used anywhere in Ontario.
Book an Appointment
Once you have completed the form, you need to book an appointment with the Township of Brock Clerk's Department to confirm identification, pay the fee and get your marriage licence. Please contact us by email or by phone to make an appointment.
Fees
It costs $145 to get a marriage licence. We accept cash or debit payments or cheque made payable to the Township of Brock.
Eligibility
You and your partner will each need to provide two pieces of government issued identification. The first piece of photo ID must be one of the following:
- Valid drivers' licence
- Valid passport
- Ontario health card
The second piece of ID must be one of the following:
- Birth certificate
- Valid passport
- Canadian citizenship card
- Immigration record/record of landing
- Ontario photo ID card
- Ontario health card
- Permanent resident's card
We only accept original pieces of identification. The first and last names must match what is shown on the two pieces of ID.
Additional Requirements
Review these additional requirements before you apply for a marriage licence.
Divorce Documentation |
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If you or your partner has previously been married and divorced in Canada, you must provide the original or a court-certified copy of the Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute. Photocopies will not be accepted. The following documents are not accepted:
You can get a certified copy of your Certificate of Divorce from the court office that granted the divorce. If you got divorced outside of Canada, you must receive authorization from the Minister of Government Services through Service Ontario. |
Minors |
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To get a marriage licence, you and your partner both need to be 18 years of age or older. If you are 16 or 17 years of age, parental consent is required to get a marriage licence. Individuals under the age 16 cannot get married in the Province of Ontario. |
Finding an Officiant
As of April 3, 2023, The Township of Brock offers Civil Marriage Solemnization and Marriage Licence/Ceremony Packages. Civil Marriage Ceremonies are for couples who do not wish to have a religious wedding ceremony and will be performed in The Municipal Administration Building.
Visit ServiceOntario.ca/GettingMarried for a list of marriage officiants registered to perform marriages in Ontario.