Toronto Marriage Licence Licence: Cost, Requirements & Timeline
A marriage licence is required to get married in Ontario. Officially, the City calls this a “Marriage” licence.
What the City of Toronto charges for a marriage licence licence
These fees are paid to the City. They are separate from anything you pay us.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marriage licenceAt in-person appointment · HST does not apply. | $180.00 |
| Total government fees | $180.00 |
How long a marriage licence licence takes in Toronto
Timeline not published as a single catalogue-level service standard; verify the source/subtype before publishing a customer estimate.
| City contacts youAfter your application is submitted | Within 0 business days |
| Licence issuedOnce a complete application has been received | Within 0 business days |
Processing time is a City service target, not a guarantee.
Is this the right licence for you?
Documents you need for a marriage licence licence in Toronto
Which of these apply depends on how you are applying. Answer a few questions and we will send you the exact list for your situation, free.
Your identification
Already heldGovernment-issued identification and personal status records.
- Two pieces of government-issued identification for each applicant one per personFour pieces total for two applicants.
City forms and approvals
Online / email / in personOfficial City application forms, permits, inspections and approvals.
- Completed, printed and signed marriage licence applicationBoth applicants must sign the application; digital signatures are not accepted.
Provincial or court records
Official recordObtained from the province or from the court that holds the record.
- Divorce / Foreign Divorce Authorization documentsAdditional documents are required where a prior divorce applies, especially a divorce outside Canada.
No payment. No account. Takes about a minute.
How to apply, step by step
If you would rather do it yourself, this is the whole process.
- Confirm the permit or exemption that applies.
- Gather the required supporting information.
- Submit the City application/request.
- Pay the applicable fee.
- Respond to City review comments or conditions.
- Receive approval before carrying out the regulated activity.
Common questions
How much does a marriage licence licence cost in Toronto?
The City of Toronto charges $180.00 in total: $180.00 for the marriage licence. Those fees are paid to the City. Our fee for handling the application is separate and quoted on a call.
How long does it take to get a marriage licence licence in Toronto?
The City targets 0 business days after it receives a complete application, and aims to contact you within 0 business days of submission. The clock only starts once every required document is in.
What documents do I need for a marriage licence licence?
It depends on whether you apply as a sole proprietor, a corporation or a partnership, and on how many owners there are. The full list is above, and a free personalized roadmap will tell you exactly which ones apply to you.
Or we handle all of it
We prepare the whole application for you
So that when it goes in, it is complete on day one and the City clock actually starts.
- We tell you exactly which documents you need and help you obtain each one
- We complete every City form for your structure
- We check every document is current, correctly named and consistent
- We assemble the package and handle the submission and City follow-up
- One point of contact who answers the phone
Our fee depends on your structure and how many owners are involved, so we quote it on the call. The $180.00 in City fees is separate either way, and paid to the City.
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