Marriage Licences and Ceremonies

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.

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.

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.

In order to marry, you must obtain your marriage licence and provide it to the officiant prior to your wedding day.

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

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