COVID-19 Requirements
- At least one of the parties to the marriage has to attend to obtain the licence. Only the person(s) applying for the Marriage Licence may attend the appointment (unless you need assistance).
- If you or your partner are sick (fever, cough, difficulty breathing, muscle aches), have travelled outside of Canada or come into contact with a person with COVID-19 do not attend your appointment. Contact the Township of Selwyn to reschedule.
- Protect yourself and others by practising physical distancing.
- Bring your own pen in order to sign the required documents.
When you arrive, please park in the lower parking lot and come to the come to the lower level entrance (Council Chambers entrance). You will be greeted by a staff person who will check all your documentation and complete a health screening before permitting you into the building. It will take approximately 15 minutes to process your application and issue the licence.
The Municipal Office is not open to the public. Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time. Do not arrive early. We have scheduled your appointment to ensure applicants and staff can maintain physical distancing both in and outside the building.
How to Apply for a Marriage Licence | ||||
Both parties must complete and sign the application form. At least one of the parties to the marriage has to attend to obtain the licence, as long as they provide the appropriate identification, as indicated below, of the absent party. Marriage Licences will only be issued from this Office to those who reside within Peterborough County |
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What to Bring to Your Appointment | ||||
Bring the following to your appointment:
Identification Requirements:
Note: Identification must be valid and original. Expired identification will not be accepted. |
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Booking an Appointment (Required) | ||||
The Township of Selwyn issues the Marriage Licences from the Municipal Office located at 1310 Centre Line, Selwyn. Call 705-292-9507 or email ahenderson@selwyntownship.ca to book your Marriage Licence appointment. Walk-ins will not be accepted at this time. |
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Fee | ||||
The cost of a Marriage Licence is $120.00 (HST does not apply). Payment methods include:
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Obtaining a Marriage Certificate in Ontario | ||||
ServiceOntario offers a resource entitled "Before You Get Married", and the ServiceOntario website houses material to ensure accurate information is provided to couples.
It is important to ensure that your marriage is performed properly and legally. You need to check that the person performing your marriage ceremony is an authorized official. A list of Religious Officials Authorized to Solemnize Marriage can be found on the ServiceOntario website, or call ServiceOntario at 1-800-461-2156 for more information. |
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