Marriage Licences
The Township of Douro-Dummer offers the service of issuing Marriage Licenses. Prior to visiting the Township Office, please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-652-8392 x 224 to book an appointment. The application/issuing process takes approximately 30 minutes, assuming all conditions have been met including that it has been signed by both parties.
The fee for a Marriage Licence is $130.00 paid by cash/cheque or debit at the Township Office.
Application Form |
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Marriage Licence Application Form Please have this application form completed prior to your appointment. Either bring the completed printed copy with you, or email it to the Clerk's Department prior to visiting the Township Office. |
Required Identification |
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Each person applying for the Marriage Licence must provide either: 1. A valid passport or 2. Two pieces of government issued identification from the list below:
Photocopies of any documentation are not accepted. The completed application may be submitted by either applicant. If only one applicant is present to obtain the marriage licence, all the proper identification is required for the absent person as well as for the person submitting the application. |
Required Divorce Documentation (If applicable) |
| When an applicant has been divorced and the divorce was granted in Canada, the Original or a Court Certified True Copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce is required.
A copy can only be certified by the Court in which you were divorced, photocopies are not acceptable. If the divorce was granted outside of Canada, please consult the Clerk's Department for further details regarding Provincial authorization. The process for applying for and obtaining authorization from the Registrar General's Office in Thunder Bay is a lengthy process. Please ensure that you allow at least 6-8 weeks to obtain the documentation. |
ServiceOntario offers a resource entitled "Before You Get Married", and the Service Ontario website houses material to ensure accurate information is provided to couples.
It is important to ensure that your marriage is performed properly and legally. You need to check that the person performing your marriage ceremony is an authorized official. A list of Religious Officials Authorized to Solemnize Marriage can be found on the Service Ontario website, or call Service Ontario at 1-800-461-2156 for more information.
Marriage Certificates |
| Marriage certificates are records of your marriage. They are issued by the Registrar General.
To get a marriage certificate or more information visit the Service Ontario web page. |
Marriage Ceremonies at the Township Office |
| The fee for the ceremony is $350.00 + HST payable by cash, debit, Visa or Master Card at the time of booking. Please contact the Township Clerk's office at 705-652-8392 ext.224 for further information.
In order to marry, you must obtain your marriage licence and provide it to the officiant prior to your wedding day. |
Booking a Marriage Ceremony at the Township Office |
| Marriage ceremonies are held on the Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Availability is subject to change. While we update our website as frequently as possible, the information you see may not always reflect current availability. Please contact the Clerk's Office to confirm.
If you have already booked a 2025 civil ceremony with the Township of Douro-Dummer and need to cancel your ceremony, please contact the Township Clerk's office at 705-652-8392 ext.224 as soon as possible. Civil Ceremony (Outside of Regular Business Hours) - $100.00 payable to the Municipality and $250 payable to the Officiant; Rehearsal (if requested) - Payable to the Officiant - $50.00 Mileage Rate (outside of Township of Douro-Dummer boundaries only) - As set by the Municipality |
Marriage Ceremony Policy |
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Civil Marriage Ceremony Scripts |
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The Township three ceremony script options to choose from. Civil Marriage Ceremony option 1 |