Marriage Licences

Wedding
Lucan Biddulph offers the issuance of marriage licences but does does not perform civil marriage ceremonies.
For Questions Contact:  @email or call 519-227-4491
Marriage Certificate:

Every marriage in Ontario requires a Marriage Licence before the ceremony takes place.

  • Licences are issued at the Municipal Office from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
  • To avoid delay, applicants are encouraged to book an appointment in advance by contacting the Municipal Office.
  • Be sure to read the following information to ensure you have the information when applying for a licence.
Applications:  See Bottom Attachment for Form
  • A Marriage Licence Application form must be completed and signed by both parties
  • The form must be submitted in person by the applicant and/or joint applicant with the appropriate documents.
Fee:

The fee for a marriage licence is $125. We can accept cash or debit only.

 

Important Information:

Only one applicant is required to attend to submit the Marriage Application provided that the proper documentation is presented for both applicants.  We do encourage both applicants to come in, but understand this is not always possible.  Each person applying for the marriage licence must provide 2 pieces of acceptable government issued identification from the list below:

  • Identification must be valid and original (we will not accept photocopies, scanned images or pictures on electronic devices).
  • Identification must provide your legal name and date of birth.
  • Your first and last names must match on the two pieces of identification that are presenting.
  • To have your middle name(s) included on your marriage licence it must also appear on both pieces of identification.
  • Identification on the list can be from any country, as long as it is government issued.
  • Health cards and S.I.N. cards will not be accepted.
  • Expired identification will not be accepted.

Acceptable Identification:

  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport
  • Driver’s Licence
  • Ontario Photo Card (Purple photo ID card)
  • Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Canadian Citizenship Card)
  • Conditional Release Identification Card
  • United States Green Card
  • Native Status Card
  • Record of Immigration Landing
  • Confirmation of Permanent Residency
  • Permanent Residency Card
  • Citizenship Card
  • Identity Card
  • Nexus Card
  • Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC)
  • Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL)

If you are getting remarried after a divorce you are required to provide proof of your divorce.  The original or court certified copy of the Divorce Certificate must be submitted.  A divorce judgment is not acceptable.  Certified copies may be obtained from the court which granted the divorce.  All documents submitted will be returned to you.

If you were divorced outside of Canada, you will need to obtain a Foreign Divorce Authorization from the Province of Ontario, Office of the Registrar General.  For more information or forms including a sample legal opinion letter please visit the ServiceOntario website https://www.ontario.ca/page/getting-married

For more information about Getting Married visit the ServiceOntario website https://www.ontario.ca/page/getting-married

 

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