Marriages & Weddings

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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.
  • An appointment is required to obtain a marriage licence. To schedule an appointment, contact the Municipal Clerk.
  • Be sure to read the following information to ensure you have the information when applying for a licence.
Application
  • A Marriage Licence Application form must be completed and signed by both parties to the marriage.
  • The form must be submitted in person by the applicant and/or joint applicant with the appropriate documents.

Marriage Licence Application

Fee

The fee for a marriage licence is $150. We can accept cash, debit, certified cheque, or money order (NO CREDIT).

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.

 

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