Marriage Licences

In order to obtain a marriage licence, the following documents must be provided to the Clerk’s Office:

• A Marriage Licence Application, completed and signed by both parties. [External link to Ontario's Central Forms Repository]
• Two pieces of identification as proof of age for both parties (original birth certificates preferred).
• If applicable, original Certificate of Divorce (Ontario Form 36B). If the divorce took place outside of Canada, please refer to the information here for requirements.
• If applicable, original death certificates of previous spouse.
• If you have already proceeded with a commitment or love ceremony, please advise our office.

Next Steps

• Please scan and send your completed Application Form, Proof of age and any other requirements, if applicable, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Once we have received and verified these documents we will contact you to set up a date and time for you to come by our Municipal Office to pay for and pick up your Marriage Licence.

Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. should you have any questions with respect to obtaining a marriage licence.

The fee for a marriage licence is $130, payable by cash or debit – no credit cards. Please note: A marriage licence is only valid for three (3) months.

Civil Marriages

Couples who require civil marriage ceremony services can book their ceremony through the Clerk’s Office. Ceremonies can be conducted in the Urbandale Arts Centre (Theatre) at the Municipal Centre. New as of November 2023, marriage services are now available off-site to residents and non-residents. To book a civil marriage ceremony, you will need to provide the following information in an email to : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Marriage Licence number
• The date Marriage Licence was purchased
• The location it was purchased
• Date and time you wish to have your civil marriage ceremony (one month notice required and based on availability). 

The Clerk’s Office can provide a list of eligible staff who may perform Civil Ceremonies upon request.

Cost of the Civil Ceremony is a flat fee of $300.00 and Rehearsal fee is $50 payable by cash, debit, or cheque. Credit is not accepted.

The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) provides individuals with two rights:

• access to certain records under the custody and control of the Municipality; and
• protection of personal information.

Requests for Information

Many of the Municipality's records are available without making a formal request for information. Some records can be found on this website or are available by contacting the Municipal Office.

If a formal request is necessary, the first step is to fill out the Freedom of Information Request Form. Be sure to include as many details and be as specific as possible about the information you would like to obtain.

Submit your request with the required $5.00 fee by mail or in person at the Municipal Office. Requests are generally processed within 30 days. We will contact you if clarification is necessary.

If you are an eligible charitable or religious organization, you may be able to raise funds through provincially or municipally licensed lottery events. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) administers the lottery licensing program in the province and municipalities and the AGCO are responsible for issuing licences to eligible organizations.

The Municipality of North Grenville can provide eligible charities and not-for-profit organizations with lottery licences for the following types of lotteries:

• Bazaar
• Bingo
• Blanket Raffle
• Break Open Tickets
• Raffles

New Application

Organizations must submit a lottery licence application at least 14 days prior to the event. All organizations are responsible for the yearly update of files (Board of Directors, budget, financial statements).

Important Information

Please note that should your organization potentially have a prize of $50,000 or more, you will be required to contact AGCO in order to obtain a lottery licence.

It is illegal to print tickets, promote or conduct a charitable gaming event without a lottery licence.

An incomplete or late application may result in the cancellation of your charitable gaming event.

Any unlawful action during a lottery event may result in additional applications to be declined.

Extensions

From time to time, organizations may be required to postpone an event. Organizations must submit an extension request by writing to the Clerk’s Office at least 14 days prior to the expiry of the lottery licence. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the Clerk.

Licence Fees

Fees will be charged in accordance with the User Fees & Charges (102-15) By-Law (page 12).

Download AGCO's Lottery Licence here.

For more information on lottery licences, please visit the AGCO’s website or contact the Municipality at 613-258-9569.