Marriage Licences and Ceremonies

Leamington’s Marriage Licence Application is now digital! Complete your application, upload your documents, pay online and a Customer Service Representative will be in contact with you to schedule a Marriage Licence pick-up appointment.

Please note that Marriage Licence pick-ups will only be scheduled on Fridays during regular office hours. Marriage Licences are non-refundable. 

All original documents and identification must be provided at the Marriage Licence pick-up appointment for both applicants in order to have the Marriage Licence issued.

Before you get started, be sure to have the following documents on hand:

• Original or Court-Certified Copy of one of the following documents:
  • a certificate of divorce
  • the final decree
  • the final judgment

• Valid Authorization to Remarry (Foreign Divorce Authorization), if applicable.
• Two pieces of valid identification for each applicant. One piece of identification must include a photo. See chart below.

Apply for a Marriage Licence

Marriage Licence Validity 

• All marriage licences are valid for a period of 3 months (90 days) from date of issue.

Civil Wedding Ceremonies 

The Municipality of Leamington conducts Civil Ceremonies.

Current fees (including 13% HST) are as follows:

• During office hours - $276.85
• During office hours (other than English) - $327.70
• After office hours and/or off site - $367.25
• After office hours and Non-English - $418.10
• Mileage costs beyond Leamington’s boundary - $0.72 per kilometer
• Civil Wedding Ceremony Requirements

Apply for a Civil Wedding Ceremony

Photo Session - Gallery Rental

The Municipality of Leamington will offer the Gallery at the Leamington Municipal Building for photo session rentals after office hours and on weekends. Two-hour sessions are subject to availability and approval Monday through Friday 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. View our photo session page for more information. 

Current fees (including 13% HST) are as follows:

• After office hours - $226.00

Marriage Certificates

Service Ontario is the only government-authorized source for Ontario marriage certificates. You may apply six to eight weeks after your marriage ceremony.

• The easiest and fastest way to order a marriage certificate is online through Service Ontario. 
• To order a marriage certificate by mail simply complete the form that was included with your marriage licence or download the Request for Marriage Certificate Form. 
• For questions regarding marriage certificates please contact the Office of the Registrar General at 1-800-461-2156. 

Before you Get Married

For a list of religious officials authorized to perform marriages in Ontario as well as other important information, visit Service Ontario's Getting Married.

Name Change

After your marriage, you may apply to change your last name through Service Ontario.