Marriage Licences and Ceremonies

Step 1: Complete the Marriage Application Form 

• Complete the Marriage Licence Application Form
• Print and sign your completed Marriage Application Form.

Step 2: Submit the Marriage Application to the Township Office 

• Bring a printed and signed copy of your Marriage Licence Application Form, along with your valid identification, to the Township Office.
• Only one applicant needs to be present to submit the application, provided they bring identification for both applicants. 
• Payment for the marriage licence is required at this time. Once the application, identification and patment have been recieved, the Clerk's Department can begin preparing your licence. 

Step 3: Affidavit Appointment 

• Both applicants must be present to sign the Marriage Licence with the Township Clerk. 
• This must be completed within 3 months (90 days) of the ceremony date.  

For more information, contact the Clerk's Department 705-652-8392 ext. 201. 

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:

• Birth Certificate
• Driver’s Licence
• Ontario Photo Card (Purple photo ID card)
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Canadian Citizenship Card)
• Canadian Government Refugee Travel Document
• 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)

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.

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.

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.

The fee for the ceremony is $350.00 payable by cash, debit, credit card at the time of booking. 

• Please note that all credit card transactions are subject to a 2.5% service fee. 

Your marriage licence must be obtained and provided to the officiant three (3) days prior to the day of the ceremony. 

For more information, please contact the Clerk's Department via email or by phone 705-652-8392 ext. 201. 

Marriage ceremonies during business hours are held: 

• Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m..

Availability is subject to change. Please contact the Clerk's Department to confirm availability and to book your ceremony.

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

1. Ceremonies will be conducted in the Council Chambers, Townhall and Outside Gazebo at the Township Office.
2. Ceremony Fee: $350.00 plus HST payable at the time of booking. Dates are only reserved once the fee has been paid in full. No refunds will be issued if the ceremony is cancelled without cause, or if the applicant(s) do not show up for the wedding ceremony. 
3. Applicants must obtain an Ontario marriage licence (from any municipality in the province), and it must be provided to the wedding officiant at least three (3) business days before the ceremony.
4. The celebrants understand that they and their guests are not permitted to consume alcohol and/or drugs prior to or during the ceremony. If the officiant feels someone is under the influence, they have the right to cancel the ceremony.
5. The wedding officiant may request an interpreter at the ceremony (at the expense of the wedding couple) if there is a concern with language interpretation.
6. Weddings held at the Townhall are civil ceremonies. No religious readings, vows or materials are permitted during the ceremony.
7. A maximum of 20 guests (2 witnesses plus 18 others) can attend the ceremony.
8. Photography, videography and/or livestreaming are permitted during the ceremony and are the responsibility of the wedding couple. 
9. If music is desired, it must be arranged by the wedding couple. Please keep in mind that this is an office building and music must not interfere with other Township Office activities.
10. The celebrants for the civil marriage ceremony consent to defend and indemnify the Township of Douro-Dummer for any loss or damages incurred by their guests. The celebrants agree that the Township of Douro-Dummer will not be held responsible for personal injury or damage, nor for the theft or loss of any personal property of anyone attending ceremony on the invitation of the celebrants.
11. The celebrants shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of all persons admitted to the Council Chambers, Townhall and shall ensure that all health and safety protocols and regulations pertaining to the event are strictly followed.
12. All exits must be kept free from obstruction in case of fire.
13. The only animals permitted in the ceremony room are service animals.

The Township three ceremony script options to choose from.

Civil Marriage Ceremony option 1

Civil Marriage Ceremony option 2

Civil Marriage Ceremony option 3