Ontario · Identity and documents
Copy of a marriage certificate in Ontario
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Short answer
In Ontario, ServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General) handles it.
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Who can apply
The married couple, their children, the parents of either spouse, or an authorized representative can order a marriage certificate. Only the couple can order a certified copy of the registration, unless a court order allows someone else.
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Steps
Your marriage must be registered first. The officiant sends your signed marriage licence to ServiceOntario to register it.
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What you need
To order online you need both spouses' names and dates of birth, the date of the marriage, and the city, town or reserve where it took place.
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How long it takes
You can order any time after the ceremony, but processing can take up to 8 weeks after the marriage is registered.
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Where to go
You can also order by mail or in person at ServiceOntario at 47 Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto or 110 Laurier Avenue West in Ottawa, using the Request for Marriage Certificate form.
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Good to know
You do not need a legal name change to use your spouse's last name. Assuming it costs nothing and your marriage certificate can be used to update your ID.
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Questions people ask
Is a record of solemnization the same as a marriage certificate?
No. The record of solemnization you may get at the ceremony is not a marriage certificate. Order the certificate from ServiceOntario once the marriage is registered.
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Can I get a marriage certificate faster in Ontario?
Yes. Premium online service takes 5 business days. Emergency service, with proof of urgency, is offered in person at 47 Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto.
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Ontario is marked.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Vital Statistics Agency (Government of British Columbia) | How to orderchecked | |
| Alberta | Alberta registry agents (Vital Statistics, Government of Alberta) | Order a certificatechecked | Order through a registry agent. |
| Saskatchewan | eHealth Saskatchewan (Vital Statistics) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Manitoba | Vital Statistics Branch (Government of Manitoba) | Order a certificate onlinechecked | |
| OntarioThis page | ServiceOntario (Office of the Registrar General) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Quebec | Directeur de l'état civil | Order a certificate onlinechecked | |
| New Brunswick | Vital Statistics (Service New Brunswick) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Nova Scotia | Vital Statistics (Service Nova Scotia) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Prince Edward Island | Vital Statistics (Government of PEI) | None on record | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Vital Statistics Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Yukon | Vital Statistics (Government of Yukon) | None on record | Only for marriages that took place in the Yukon. |
| Northwest Territories | Vital Statistics, Health Services Administration Office (Department of Health and Social Services) | Order a marriage certificatechecked | |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Vital Statistics (Department of Health) | Order a certificatechecked |
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Copy of a marriage certificate in Ontario", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/marriage-certificate/ontario