In Ontario, you can get married if you are eighteen years of age or older. No one under sixteen can marry without written consent of both parents or guardian.
A marriage can be performed under the authority of a marriage license or the publication of banns. The publication of banns is valid is you both worship regularly at your own church or religious institution in Canada, and if neither of you has been divorced.
A marriage license can be obtained through the Municipal Clerk’s office at a fee of $135.00. Both of you must sign the application, and at least one of you must apply in person. If only one you you appears in person, you must have proof of age of the other person. You don’t need blood tests, medical certificate or proof of residency. Two pieces of identification are required; a birth certificate and a current passport. Records of Immigrant landing or Canadian Citizenship Card along with photo identification to prove your current legal name and age. must be presented.
A marriage license is valid anywhere in Ontario for three months after it is issued. It is not valid until the third day after it is issued, although special exceptions can be arranged. Once the license expires, you must apply again.
A marriage can be performed by a minister, a member of the clergy who is registered under the Marriage Act, a judge or a justice of the peace.
You must have a marriage license in order to have a civil ceremony performed by a judge, or a justice of the peace. You must arrange for two witnesses to be present at the ceremony.
If either of you have been married previously, you must provide certain documents that prove the marriage was dissolved or annulled or that the former spouse is deceased.
If you were married and divorced outside of Canada, be aware that organizing the proper paperwork may take some time. You will want to do your wedding planning accordingly. Some couples have been mired in red tape and delays have been caused because of this issue.
For more information: http://www.ontario.ca/en/life_events/married/004444.html
