Civil Marriage Ceremonies

The City of Port Colborne offers civil marriage ceremonies in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Please note: a marriage licence is required before a civil marriage ceremony can be performed. For more information on obtaining a marriage licence, please visit the following webpage: 

Marriage Licence webpage

Book a civil ceremony

Please email deputyclerk@portcolborne.ca or call 905-228-8118 to book a civil marriage ceremony. We recommend booking the ceremony at least two weeks in advance. 

You can book a ceremony up to six months in advance with full payment up front.

Ceremony times

Civil ceremonies are by appointment only and these appointments are limited in availability. They can be performed Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost

The cost to book a civil marriage ceremony at City Hall is $250.00.

A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 must be paid prior to the ceremony to secure the date and time. The $100.00 deposit is applied to the $250.00 fee.

The remaining $150.00 must be paid on or before the date of the civil marriage ceremony. 

Cancellations

If you need to cancel the ceremony, the City will retain the $100.00 non-refundable deposit. Please speak with your officiant to find out about the cancellation timeline.

Frequently asked questions