Welcome to our new website!

Welcome to our new City of Niagara Falls website! Explore our updated pages, improved navigation, and new features designed to serve you better.

Please note that for approximately 24 hours, you may experience intermittent changes or minor glitches as the update is completed. By January 8, the website will be fully updated and operating smoothly.

If you encounter any issues after January 7, please report them by emailing service@niagarafalls.ca or by calling 905-356-7521.

Marriage Licences

Before your big day, you need a marriage licence!  To be legally married in Ontario, you must first get a marriage licence and then have a ceremony performed by an authorized official. Once your marriage licence is issued, you can use it immediately, and it is valid for 90 days anywhere in Ontario.

Age requirements to get married

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old
  • Applicants aged 16 or 17 need consent from both parents or the parent with custody
  • No one under 16 can marry

Book an appointment

  • Contact the Clerk's Department at 905-356-7521 ext. 0
  • Appointments are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding holiday closures
  • A  marriage licence can be issued within 30 minutes if all requirements are met

Marriage licence application

Application

Fill out the application before your appointment.

  1. Fill out the Marriage Licence Application online form
  2. Both parties must complete and sign the online form. Click the "Save and Submit" button to save your application.
  3. When you arrive at your appointment, your information can be retrieved

Pay the fees

  • The Marriage License fee is non-refundable. Get the current price on the Schedule of Fees page.
  • Payment can be made in cash or with a Canadian debit card

Complete the form

Contact Us

City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
clerk@niagarafalls.ca