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Any person who is at least 18 years of age may marry. Anyone
who is 16 or 17 who wishes to marry needs written permission from their legal
guardian.
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Anyone whose marriage has been previously dissolved or annulled
in Canada needs the original or court-certified copy of the final decree dissolving
or annulling the marriage.
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Anyone whose marriage has been previously dissolved or annulled
in a jurisdiction other than Canada must obtain authorization from the Minister
of Consumer and Commercial Relations before a marriage license may be issued.
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A license to marry may be obtained from the issuer of Marriage
License at the Municipal Clerk's Office.
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Both parties must complete and sign an Application Form. However,
if both parties are not able to come in to obtain the Marriage License, one person
may bring in the completed Application form signed by both parties along with
the Birth Certificate or Passport of the absent party.
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Applicants present must provide identification such as a Birth
Certificate, Driver's License or a Passport.
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There are no requirements respecting residency, premarital blood
tests or medical certificates.
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A marriage license is valid for use anywhere in Ontario. The
license expires 3 months after the date of issue.
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THE FEE FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE IS $75.00 (Canadian Currency
- Cash only).
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