Marriage Licensing
Couples planning to marry in Ontario can get their marriage license through the Town of Bancroft.
Save time and fill out the application form ahead of time, and bring it with you when you apply for your marriage license. The form must be complete, signed by both parties wishing to wed, and proper identification is required (see ID requirements below).
A license is valid anywhere in Ontario for 90 days from the date of issue. There is no waiting period between the date your license is issued to your date of marriage.
Fee
$150.00 payable when the licensed is issued. Please allow 3-4 days for processing of license.
Three Month Validity
Once issued, a Marriage License is valid for three months and may be used at any location within the Province of Ontario.
Both Signatures Required
The Marriage License Application form must be signed by both parties.
Identification Required
Both parties must provide identification.
Accepted identification is either:
OR one of the following (along with the other options below):
- An original birth certificate and any change of name certificates
- A record of Immigrant Landing
- A Canadian Citizenship Card
- A Permanent Resident Card
AND one these sources of photo ID:
- BYID age of majority
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ontario Photo ID card
Obtaining a license when one party is absent:
Either applicant may submit the completed application form to the Town of Bancroft in order to obtain the Marriage License, provided that they present the required identification for both parties.
Divorced Application
Applicants who have been divorced within Canada are required to provide original or a court-certified copy of one of the three documents:
- The final decree
- The final judgment
- A certificate of divorce