Marriage Licences and Ceremonies

Leamington's Marriage Licence Application process has now moved to the Service Ontario website. If you wish to submit your application online please use the link. Once you have submitted your application you will receive an email with the link to book your appointment. Please note that appointments must be made in advance for pick-up.

Once you have submitted your application you may pay online in advance or by debit at the time of your appointment.

Marriage Licence Online Payment

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 Copies

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.

With Photo	Without Photo
Passport Driver’s Licence Ontario Photo Card Canadian Citizenship Card Canadian Armed Forces Identification Card Certificate of Indian Status Card Canadian Permanent Resident Card NEXUS Card	Birth Certificate Change of Name Certificate Canadian Immigration Status Paper (i.e. Record of Landing)

For questions regarding marriage licences, please contact the Municipal Registrar at 519-326-5761.

Marriage Licence Validity

All marriage licences are valid for a period of 3 months (90 days) from the 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 kilometre

Civil Wedding Ceremony Requirements

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.

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

After office hours - $226.00

Photo Sessions

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.

Municipality of Leamington
111 Erie Street North
Leamington, ON
N8H-2Z9

Phone: 519-326-5761
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Municipal Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed

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