Planning your wedding can be lots of work, but we are here to help. In the province of Ontario, you need a marriage licence in order to get married. Marriage licences are valid for 90 days from the date the licence is issued. We can help you get a marriage licence before your special day.

Before you apply

For more information on eligibility, required documentation, and all other information please visit the Service Ontario’s website.

Apply for a marriage licence

Please use the ServiceOntario portal to complete your marriage licence application.

Apply for a marriage licence through ServiceOntario 

Important reminders

Appointments

Following the review and approval of your application, a representative from the Licensing and Enforcement Unit will contact you to schedule an appointment to pick up your marriage licence in-person.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment please contact us at 905-878-7252 ext 2105 within 24 hours of the appointment. 

On the date of your appointment. Applicant(s) will attend the scheduled appointment time at Town Hall (150 Mary Street). One or both applicants may attend.

The appointment should take approximately 15 minutes.

The applicant(s) will bring the completed application form, with original signatures (not computer generated), and originals of all four pieces of identification submitted along with the original certificate(s) of divorce is applicable. If the information provided is incorrect, or any documents are missing, your appointment time will not proceed. 

Application fees
A marriage license issued by the Town of Milton costs $179.  Payment will be made at the time of your appointment. We accept cash, debit, cheque, or money order.

Languages
The person(s) being issued the licence must understand, speak and read English, or otherwise may need to be accompanied by an interpreter. Please make sure your interpreter has valid identification with them at your appointment.

Marriage ceremonies

At this time the Town of Milton does not perform marriages. Please visit Service Ontario’s website Registered marriage officiants - Dataset - Ontario Data Catalogue to contact a registered marriage officiant.

If you would like to have your ceremony at one of our facilities, please contact Facility Bookings.