Licences

Lottery licences are available to eligible charitable and not‑for‑profit organizations.

To qualify, your organization must be:

• Formally registered
• Operating as a non-profit for at least one year
• Providing a clear benefit to the community

Lottery licences are not available for:

• Private events
• Individuals raising funds for personal reasons, even if the funds will be donated to a charity

Not sure if you qualify? Review the eligibility details wit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Contact the Clerk’s Department for the Lottery Licence Application form or 613-443-3066.

Licence fee

The licence fee is 3% of the total proposed prize value.

The minimum fee per application is $50.

Important information

You must have a valid lottery licence before you print tickets, promote or run a charitable gaming event.

Late or incomplete applications may result in the cancellation of your event.

If your organization has never held a lottery licence with the Township of Russell, contact the Clerk’s Office to start the eligibility review process.

First time organizations must submit their application at least 21 days before the event.

All organizations that have previously held a lottery licence must submit their application at least 14 days before the event.

To maintain their eligibility, organizations must submit to the Township the following documents each year:

• a copy of its budget for the current year;
• a copy of its financial statements for the previous year;
• and a list of its Board of Directors.

Requests to extend or amend a licence must be submitted in writing to the Clerk’s Office at least 14 days before the licence expiry date.

All licensees must submit a Lottery Report of Results after each event.

Report deadlines:

• Bingo events: within 15 days
• Standard raffles: within 30 days of the event

Submitting reports is required under AGCO regulations to keep your organization in good standing. Reports must also declare how funds raised were allocated and the specific amounts distributed.

For more details about charitable gaming and lottery licences, visit the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) website.

Before booking your appointment with the Clerk Department, you must provide a Marriage Licence Application Form as well as all required documents as listed below.

Download Application Form

Or contact the Clerk’s Department for the Marriage Licence Application form at Clerk’s Department or 613-443-3066.

Fee

• $175 for residents
• $195 for non-residents

Payment can only be paid by cash or debit on the day of the appointment.

Important information

The Township of Russell does not provide or organize civil marriage ceremonies.

You can also find more information about marriage licences on the ServiceOntario website.

Two pieces of government‑issued identification are required for each applicant. One piece must include a photo.

Acceptable identification includes:

• Birth certificate
• Valid passport
• Record of immigrant landing
• Canadian citizenship card
• Valid driver’s licence
• Valid Ontario Photo Card

If you have been divorced, you must bring official proof of divorce when you apply. This can be the original document or a court‑certified copy of one of the following:

• Final decree
• Final judgment
• Certificate of divorce

If you have had your name legally changed, please provide a change of name certificate as proof.