Licences
Business Licences
The Clerks Department issues lottery licence's and business licence's. Please see our comprehensive license fee schedule for information regarding numerous other permits and licence's required in the City of Niagara Falls.
Marriage Licences
To be legally married in Ontario, you must first get a marriage licence before the ceremony.
Ontario ID and Government Forms
Get your vital documents directly from the government of Ontario through ServiceOntario.
Birth Certificates
The ServiceOntario site has everything you need to know about registering your child's birth and applying for a new or replacement birth certificate.
Death Certificates
You can order a death certificate for insurance, settle an estate, cancel government ID, access government services (pension, voter’s list), and do genealogy searches.
Marriage Certificates
Now that you are married, it’s time to get your marriage certificate. First, your marriage must be registered. Allow the officiant 6-8 weeks after your wedding to send your completed and signed marriage licence to ServiceOntario for registration.
Municipal Freedom of Information
The City Clerk is the Municipal Freedom of Information Co-ordinator for matters under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please refer to the Municipal Freedom of Information section for further information.
How to Submit a Claim to the City
The Risk Management Team processes all personal and property claims against the City. For further information visit our "How to Submit a Claim to the City" page.