Apply for a Marriage Licence
Thinking about getting married?
- Complete a Marriage Licence Application Form
- Book your appointment with the Clerk's Department.
Visit the Ontario's Getting Married page to download a marriage licence application or contact the Clerk's Department.
Visit Ontario's website for a Marriage Licence Application Form
Required Documents
Applicants must each have 2 pieces of government-issued identification at their meeting with the Clerk's Department. One piece of identification must include your photo. Acceptable identification includes:
- Birth Certificate
- Valid Passport
- Record of immigrant landing
- Canadian citizenship card
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Valid Ontario Photo Card
Certificate of Divorce
You will need to bring official proof of the divorce with you when you apply for a marriage licence. This can be the original or a court-certified copy of one of three documents:
- the final decree
- the final judgment
- a certificate of divorce
Licence Fee
The marriage licence fee is $160.00.
Payment can only be paid by cash or debit on the day of your appointment.
Ceremony
The Township of Russell will not coordinate or organize marriage ceremonies.
Additional Information
Find more information on Marriage Licences on the Service Ontario website