Marriage Licences

What's on this page

↓Overview
↓Before you apply
↓Apply for a marriage licence
↓Important reminders


Overview

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.

Important reminders

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) must bring one piece of valid photo identification for each person attending the appointment. If any information provided is incorrect or required documentation is missing, the appointment will not proceed.

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.

The person(s) receiving the licence must be able to understand, speak, and read English. If an interpreter is required, please arrange for them to attend the appointment. The interpreter must bring valid identification.

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.