You need a marriage licence to get married in the Province of Ontario. The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) issues marriage licences. You can learn how to apply for a marriage licence, review our civil marriage ceremony details and other marriage FAQs.

Visit Service Ontario to get a Marriage Certificate.

Apply for a marriage licence

Please complete and submit the Marriage Licence Application. After you receive a confirmation email, please review your Form 3 Application PDF, print a copy of the application and have both applicants sign. The signed Form 3 Application must be brought to your appointment. 

You can also pick up an application at Customer Service at the EG Civic Centre. Once issued, a Marriage Licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of 90 days from the date of issue.

Book an appointment

Contact our Customer Service team or give us a call at 905-478-4282. Only one person needs to attend the appointment on behalf of the couple.

You will need to provide the following information at the appointment:

  • A completed Marriage Licence Application, that is signed by both applicants.
  • A non-refundable payment of $158.80 (payable by cash, cheque, bank draft, money order, credit card or debit).
  • Proof of divorce, if applicable.
  • 2 pieces of government-issued identification for both applicants. One piece of identification must include your photo. Details and examples of government-issued identification, as prescribed by the Provincial Government, are outlined below:
    • Identification must be valid and original (we will not accept photocopies, scanned images or pictures on electronic devices).
    • Identification must provide your legal name and date of birth.
    • Your first and last names must match on the two pieces of ID that are presenting.
    • To have your middle name(s) included on your marriage licence it must also appear on both pieces of ID.
    • ID on the list can be from any country, as long as it is government issued.
    • If the ID is not in English, a written translation from a certified translator is required.
    • Expired identification will not be accepted

Acceptable identification

  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport
  • Driver’s Licence
  • Ontario Photo Card (Purple photo ID card)Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Canadian Citizenship Card)
  • Canadian Government Refugee Travel Document
  • Conditional Release Identification Card
  • United States Green Card
  • Native Status Card
  • Record of Immigration Landing
  • Confirmation of Permanent Residency
  • Permanent Residency Card
  • Citizenship Card
  • Identity Card
  • Nexus Card
  • Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC)
  • Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL)

Previously divorced

If you or your partner was previously divorced within Canada, you will need to bring the original or a court-certified copy of one of the following documents:

  • The final decree
  • The final judgment
  • A certificate of divorce

If an applicant was divorced outside of Canada, please visit Service Ontario for requirements.