Frequently Asked Questions

 

Getting Married in Niagara Falls Ontario?  Niagara Parks is pleased to provide the Licence requirements that you need for your special Wedding day:

Ontario Marriage Licence Requirements

Fee

The fee for a Licence is $100.00 Canadian (Cash Only). The price is subject to change - call Niagara Parks City Hall in advance to verify at the number listed below.

Age

Both parties MUST be 18 years of age or over to obtain a Licence. Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have parental consent. No person under the age of 16 years may be married in Ontario, Canada.

Number of Applicants to Attend Before Issue

Both parties MUST complete and sign an application form. However, if BOTH parties are not able to go in to obtain the Marriage Licence, one person may bring in the completed application form signed by both parties along with the two pieces of identification as specified below.

Identification

Applicants must provide two pieces of ORIGINAL  identification such as a Birth Certificate,  Driver’s Licence or a Passport.

Period During Which Licence is Valid

A Marriage Licence is valid anywhere in ONTARIO for a period of 3 months from the date of issuance.

Divorce or Annulment

If an applicant has been granted a divorce or an annulment in Canada, the applicant is to file with the Issuer the original or a COURT CERTIFIED COPY of their final divorce papers.

If an applicant has been granted a divorce or an annulment in a jurisdiction other than Canada, the applicant should speak to an issuer of Marriage Licences to receive additional requirements.

Marriage Licences are issued between 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday except Canadian Holidays, at:

City Hall
Clerk's Department
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2E 6X5

Telephone (905) 356-7521  Fax (905) 356-9083

 

We wish you all the best in your future together!

The Niagara Parks Commission ~ Weddings
5881 Dunn Street
Niagara Falls, ON Canada L2G 2N9
Fax (905) 356-8448
E-mail ~ weddings@niagaraparks.com