Marriage Licenses & Civil Ceremonies

Marriage Licenses

Couples planning to get married in Ontario need a valid marriage licence, which can be obtained through our office. Either one or both partners can come in to apply. If only one partner attends, please ensure the other has signed the application and reviewed it for accuracy.

Please complete the Marriage Licence Application and visit our office. Before visiting our office, its best to call first to ensure there is a staff member available to process your Marriage Licence. 

  • The Marriage Licence Fee is $125.00 which can be paid by Cash, Debit, Credit or Mastercard (Visa or Mastercard are subject to 2.9% fee).
  • A Licence can be issued during business hours Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (please arrive by 4:00 p.m. for same day issuance).
  • A Marriage Licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance. 
  • If you are divorced, you are required to provide an original or court certified copy of the Certificate of Divorce, the Decree Absolute or the Final Judgement. The court that granted the divorce can provide these documents. Please note a Divorce Order will not be accepted
  • Two original government issued identification pieces are required for each applicant, one containing a photo. Copies of identification will not be accepted

Please visit Service Ontario for more information related to getting married in Ontario.

Civil Ceremonies

The Township offers civil ceremony services for those looking for a simple, non-religious ceremony. Ceremonies are offered during regular business hours only.

If you are interested in having your Ceremony performed through the Township, please contact the Clerks Department to make arrangements for this event or complete our Online Booking Request.

Bookings for the ceremony are required to be made at least One week prior to the actual date of the ceremony. The Clerks Department requires the marriage licence and payment at the time of booking.​​

  • The cost for a civil ceremony performed at our Administration Centre is $250.00. If you prefer to have the ceremony at an off-site location, the fee is $350.00 which can be paid by Cash, Debit, Credit or Mastercard (Visa or Mastercard are subject to 2.9% fee).
  • A ceremony can be booked during business hours Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm 
  • You may select one of the ceremony variations below:

Township of Essa
5786 Simcoe County
Road 21, Utopia, ON 
L0M 1T0
Phone: 705-424-9770 ext. 101
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302

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