If you plan to get married in Ontario, you can obtain a marriage licence from the City of Port Colborne. A Marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for 90 days.
The City of Port Colborne also provides Civil Marriage Ceremonies. Visit our Civil Marriage Ceremonies page for more details.
Marriage Licence Applications
The City of Port Colborne now offers a convenient online application system for marriage licences in collaboration with Service Ontario. We encourage applicants to complete the forms and submit the required documents through the Service Ontario website for a better service experience.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. This email will contain a link to schedule your appointment to pick up your marriage licence in person at Port Colborne City Hall. Please note that appointments are required; and walk-ins will not be accepted.
Apply for a Marriage Licence Online
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Paper applications are also available. How to apply using a paper form: |
Complete the Marriage Licence Application Form and ensure it is signed, with original signatures, by both applicants. Paper application forms are also available at Port Colborne City Hall. Once you have filled out the marriage application form you must book and appointment.
Book an appointment by:
Marriage Licences are issued Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. (Appointments are not booked between 12-2:00 p.m.) |
Fees |
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The 2026 Marriage Licence fee is $147.00 and is non-refundable. We accept:
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Identification |
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Two pieces of valid government issued identification must be presented by both applicants. Health cards are not accepted. Photocopies will not be accepted. First piece of identification must be one of the following:
Second piece of government photo Identification: examples
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Age requirements |
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You must be at least 18 years old to be married in Ontario. Any applicant who is 16 or 17 years of age must have both parents’ written consent or their legal gaurdians. Please see issuer for Form 6 - Consent of Parent or Gaurdian to Marriage. |
Divorces |
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If you have been divorced within Canada, you must provide the original or a court certified copy of the Certificate of Divorce or the Decree Absolute from the court where the divorce was granted. Please note: A Decree Nisi, Divorce Order or Divorce Judgement is not acceptable proof of Divorce. The Final Certificate of Divorce must be provided. Divorced outside of Canada If you have been divorced outside of Canada, you must obtain Authorization from the Minister of Government Services before a Marriage Licence can be issued. You will need to send the following documents to Service Ontario:
Service Ontario will fax a sample legal opinion letter to your lawyer. This process can take up to 4 weeks. Send your documents directly to: Service Ontario – The Office of the Registrar General 189 Red River Road PO Box 4600 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6L8 Contact 1-800-461-2156 for further information. |
Widow/widower |
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If you are a widow or widower, the City does not require proof of death of your former spouse. |
Marriage certificate |
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If you have been married in Ontario, you may apply for an official government copy of your marriage certificate, 12 weeks after the ceremony has taken place. You can apply for a Marriage Certificate through Service Ontario. Before you can get a Marriage Certificate, your marriage needs to be registered. It is the responsibility of the person who performed the marriage to forward the signed Marriage Licence to Service Ontario. |
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