Marriage Services

The Offices of the Clerk of the Municipality are able to assist you in obtaining a license to marry in Ontario. We can also assist you in obtaining a Marriage Certificate, and provide Civil Marriage Services.

Officiated Civil Marriage Ceremonies

Check out the "Civil Marriage Services Information Package"(pdf). It contains:

Civil Marriage Ceremony Applicant's Check List
Municipality of Red Lake Civil Marriage Services
Civil Marriage Service Guidelines
Civil Marriage Ceremony Booking Agreement
Pre-Ceremony Information Questionnaire
Frequently Asked Questions
Sample Simple Marriage Ceremonies
Our Facilities
Approved Alternate Wording

Fees - 2024

The following fees for Civil Marriage Services will apply, with a percentage of the fees paid to the Marriage Commissioner:

CIVIL CEREMONIES
Within municipal boundaries - Monday to Friday - during regular business hours (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)	$312.00 plus HST
Within municipal boundaries - Monday to Friday - outside of regular business hours, Saturday or Sunday	$364.00 plus HST
Outside municipal boundaries or on a boat - Monday - Sunday	$465.75 plus HST

RENEWAL OF VOWS
Within municipal boundaries - Monday to Friday - during regular business hours (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)	$250.00 plus HST
Within municipal boundaries - Monday to Friday - outside of regular business hours, Saturday or Sunday	$300.00 plus HST
Outside municipal boundaries or on a boat - Monday - Sunday	$350.00 plus HST

OTHER FEES
Council Chambers rental and ceremony set-up (dependant on availability/not available after regular business hours, weekends or holidays)	$75.00 plus HST
Marriage License Fee	$140.00 no tax
Cancellation Fee - applied should the ceremony be cancelled prior to the originally scheduled date	$50.00 plus HST

Marriage License Applications

The following list contains some important things that you need to know about making an application for a marriage license.

1. The fee can be found on the Fees page under H-Civil Marriage Services.
2. Fill out the application completely including the first and second names.
3. If a previous marriage of either the applicant or joint applicant has been dissolved or annulled in Canada, the original or court certified copy of the Final Decree, Final Judgment or Certificate of Divorce dissolving or annulling the marriage, must be provided at the time of issuing the marriage license. A photocopy or faxed copy will not be accepted.
4. If a previous marriage of either the applicant or joint applicant has been dissolved or annulled in a jurisdiction other than Canada, please see form below - Requirements Respecting Marriage in Ontario under "Authorization".
5. Only one signature is required for the actual Marriage Licence. Both applicant and joint applicant must provide two (2) pieces of identification. Acceptable identification includes:
  - ONE OF
    - Birth Certificate, or
    - Change of Name Certificate, or
    - Record of Immigrant Landing, or
    - Canadian Citizenship Card, or
    - Current Passport
  - ALONG WITH
    - Photo identification
6. On return of the Marriage License Application, the fee must be paid before the issuing of the Marriage License. The fee can be paid at the front desk of the Municipal Office. The receipt then must be provided to the issuer of your Marriage License (Clerk's Office) who will make arrangements to pick up the completed Marriage License. Dependent on scheduling, a Marriage License will be processed within 24 hours minimum (Monday to Friday).
7. The Marriage License expires (90 days) after the date of issue.

Please refer to the link below "Requirements Respecting Marriage in Ontario" for additional information.

If you have any other questions contact the Clerk's Office 807-735-2096.

Notice to Applicants

Important details about the Marriage License that you will purchase. Click here to view this notice.

Requirements Respecting Marriage in Ontario

Please read the following document that details the conditions placed on marriage in Ontario

View document.

Marriage License Application Form

Download application form.