Marriages & Weddings

The Municipality of Middlesex Centre offers both marriage licences and civil wedding ceremony services.

Marriage Licences 

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.
• Be sure to read the following information to ensure you have the information when applying for a licence.

Application

ServiceOntario Online Marriage Licence Portal

• Marriage licences may be obtained online by applying through the ServiceOntario application portal. 
• Once your application is submitted, download and print the completed application form. Both applicants must sign and date the application.
• Write down the application number provided when the online form has been completed. You will need need it in order to pick up your licence.
• A link to book an appointment to pick up your marriage licence will be provided in your confirmation e-mail. If you do not select a time online, a representative of the clerk's department will contact you to schedule your appointment. Appointments are required and we do not accept walk-ins.
• Two (2) original pieces of government issued identification for both applicants is required upon pickup and, if applicable, any divorce documentation.

In-Person Appointment

• Marriage licences may also be obtained through an in-person appointment at the municipal office by contacting the Municipal Clerk. Appointments are required and we do not accept walk-ins.
• Only one of the applicants is required to attend the appointment in-person; however, the person will need to bring a completed, printed and signed marriage licence application form signed by both applicants. 
• Two (2) original pieces of government issued identification for both applicants is required at the appointment and, if applicable, any divorce documentation.

Fee

The fee for a marriage licence is $150. We can accept cash, debit, or certified cheque. We do not accept credit cards.

Age Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age to obtain a licence.
• Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have both parents' consent (or parent with custody of minor).
• No person under the age of 16 years may be married.

Identification Requirements

• Two pieces of original identification are required for both applicants.
• One piece of identification MUST be a birth certificate, any change of name certificate, current passport, record of immigrant landing, Canadian Citizenship card or adoption papers.
• Second piece of identification MUST be photo identification (e.g. Driver's License).

Canadian Divorce

• If a previous marriage was dissolved or annulled within Canada, the original or court certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce must be submitted.
• A divorce judgment is not acceptable. 
• Certified copies may be obtained from the court which granted the divorce. Photocopies are not acceptable.
• All documents will be returned.

Foreign Divorce

If a divorce was granted outside of Canada, additional forms must be completed. Please contact the Municipal Clerk for additional information.

Civil Ceremony / Weddings

• An officiant from the Municipality of Middlesex Centre can perform civil marriage ceremonies.
• The cost of an officiant to perform a ceremony is $325 (plus HST) during office hours.
• We also offer civic marriage ceremony renewal of vows for $50 (plus HST).
• For further information and/or to inquire about availability of an officiant, please contact the Municipal Clerk (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm).
• Credit cards are not accepted. Payments can be made by cash, debit or cheque.

Facility Rentals for Weddings

• If you are interested in booking a community centre or park for your wedding shower, ceremony or reception, please visit our facility booking page. 

Marriage Certificate

Upon completion of a wedding ceremony, you can apply for your marriage certificate from the Registrar General through Service Ontario.