Municipal Licensing

How to Obtain a Marriage Licence

You are required to make an appointment with the Clerk’s Office to obtain a marriage licence.

Appointments are available Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. subject to availability.

Please review the Town’s and Province’s Marriage Licence Requirements prior to making your appointment.

Please complete the Marriage Licence Application Form. Both parties sign the form once completed (not necessary to wait until your appointment).

Please Note: The Marriage Licence Application Form file will ONLY work properly if opened with an Adobe Reader 10 or later client. Please do not open this file in a browser.

If you are not able to print the Marriage Licence Application Form, you can pick one up during regular business hours in the Clerk’s Office at Town Hall (3 Kirkland Street W.), otherwise, both parties will be required to complete and sign the form upon attending the appointment.

 

Provide 2 pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. 1 piece of identification must include your photo.

Provide either:

• Your government-issued Birth Certificate, including any change of name certificates; or
• A valid Passport

and one of the following (which must include your photo):

• Record of Immigrant Landing
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Valid Ontario Photo Card
• Valid Ontario Health Card with photo

Divorce issued in Canada:

An original Certificate of Divorce (Decree Absolute or a Court Certified copy) must be presented with an original signature and seal.

Please note that the Town cannot accept Divorce Orders (or certified true copies) that were issued in the Province of Ontario; a Certificate of Divorce is required.

Out of Country Divorce:

Approval is required from the Office of the Registrar General.

For further information please view the Town’s Marriage Licence Requirements.

Widowed Applicant

An original Death Certificate or Funeral Director’s Statement for the previously deceased spouse must be provided with the Marriage Licence Application.

Licensing and Civil Marriage Officiant ceremony fees are detailed in the Town’s current Fees and Charges By-Law.

The Municipal Clerk has delegated authority to 4 appointed individuals to perform civil marriage ceremonies.
TKL Civil Marriage List of Officiants.

A list of registered religious officials is published by Service Ontario (search Kirkland Lake after downloading the excel document).

For more information on getting married in Ontario, please visit the Government of Ontario's website.

Marriage Certificates are issued by the Government of Ontario (Service Ontario). If:

• You’ve recently been married (and 8-12 weeks has passed since your ceremony)

or

• You require a replacement certificate

You must apply to receive a Marriage Certificate directly with Service Ontario, not the Town.  

You may attend a Service Ontario kiosk or complete the online application process on the Government of Ontario’s website.

You will require the Marriage Certificate in order to request any change of your last name on your government I.D.

Visit the Government of Ontario’s website and Passport Canada’s website for more information.

Not-for-profit groups (including schools, churches and sports team) planning to raise money through raffles require a lottery license. Lottery licensing ensures the fair conduct of fundraising events such as bingo, raffles, Nevada break-open tickets, and bazaars by enforcing and monitoring lottery regulations. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) administers in partnership with municipalities, the regulatory framework governing the issuance of charitable lottery licences.

Please allow 10 days for processing each complete application. Licence fees are detailed in the Town's current Fees and Charges By-Law.

Application Forms:

• Raffle Application
• Bazaar Application
• Break Open Ticket Application