Departments

CAO and Clerk's Office

Marriage License

Marriage License Information - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

The Town of Renfrew's Clerk's Department serve the public directly by issuing Marriage Licenses.

Please email cerrett@renfrew.ca or call 613-432-4848 ext. 116 to begin the process.

You are strongly encouraged to call or email first as an appointment is required to collect information and complete the document to ensure you can get the license in a timely manner.

There are certain stipulations and requirements for marriages in Ontario and for the issuance of a Marriage license in the Town of Renfrew. Please visit the Government of Ontario's website for a Marriage Application and information - Service Ontario Website 

Please email cerrett@renfrew.ca for information on how to begin the process of obtaining a Marriage License.  If you do not have email please call 613-432-4848 ext 116.

Please be advised that Marriage Licenses are processed on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week (subject to change). Repsonses to requests for applicaions will be answered on these days.

Please see attached for the Town of Renfrew Marriage ceremony package. Please read carefully and fill out all the required information.

Regarding your vows – should you wish to write your own vows simply indicate and we are happy to accommodate.

Thank you. We look forward to helping you with your special day.

Renfrew Town Hall Marriage Ceremony Package

For more information please email cerrett@renfrew.ca or call 613-432-4848.

DOWNLOAD THE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION HERE.

Marriage Licenses are valid for a total of 90 days from date of issue. It is Town policy to issue licenses approximately 1 month out from the date of the ceremony.

Marriage license applications and questions regarding the process should be directed to: cerrett@renfrew.ca

Please complete, sign, and scan/send photo of the form along with a copy/photo of the following for you AND your finance;

  1. 2 x pieces of government issued ID – One piece must include a photo and signature.
    1. Acceptable ID as per Ontario.ca includes: Birth certificate and any changes of name certificates, passport, driver’s license, Photo ID card, record of immigration landing, or Canadian citizenship card. *ID must be valid. Health Cards are NOT advised.
  2. Divorce Certificate (if applicable, and note that Divorce Orders are NOT valid)
  3. Confirmation that you have a registered Officiant to perform the marriage lined up

**Parental information is asked on the application – please include the current legal AND maiden name (in brackets if applicable) of mother**

Once ALL information has been received, an appointment will be scheduled for final signature and license pick up. One only applicant is required for this appointment, but both are welcome to attend.  

License Fee due at pick up:

Resident Status

  

Fee

Renfrew Resident

  

$125

Those Residing Outside of Renfrew

  

$150