Open ProvincesMarriage licence fee in Ontario
What a marriage licence costs in Ontario, where you pay it and how long it is valid, from the official pages.
Marriage licence fee
The provincial licence fee is $75 (waived for couples registered under the Indian Act who live on reserve or Crown land), and municipalities may add administrative fees that vary by city. Valid 3 months; one of you picks it up in person with photo ID.
Fees are for the licence itself: marriage certificates, officiant (marriage commissioner or clergy) fees and municipal or agent service charges are separate. Fees change: confirm before you go. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.
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