Getting a Marriage Licence 101. Getting your marriage licence is an absolute necessary part of planning for your wedding (duh!), but for something so fundamental, it may seem oddly daunting. We’ve compiled a list of some basic things to keep in mind when getting a marriage license in Ottawa.
In Canada, marriage licences are handled provincially. This means if you want to get married in Ottawa, you’ll need to apply for a marriage licence through the Province of Ontario. The licence is valid for use anywhere in the province, so you’re good to plan your dream wedding any place in Ontario with it. Even if it’s not your home base. And don’t worry…your marriage in any Canadian province is valid and recognized anywhere in the country.
The licence expires so you will want to plan the application accordingly. In Ontario, marriage licences are valid for 90 days from the date they are issued.
What You Need to Apply
To apply for a marriage licence, you’ll need to fill out aMarriage Licence Application form with your partner and bring it in to your local city hall, town hall, or municipality office. In Ottawa, you and your partner will need to apply to make this appointment.
You’ll need 2 pieces of government-issued IDs each for you and your partner.
You will also have to pay a fee. In Ottawa, it’s currently $171.50. Check for increases and subject to change.
The Marriage Certificate
After the wedding, the marriage certificate is what you get once your marriage has been registered. Your officiant who performs the marriage should be the one to take care of the registration for you. The marriage certificate is a legal record of the marriage and lists the date, place of marriage, and your names. Once you mail it in after the wedding it can take 16 – 20 weeks before you’ll hear anything back. A note as well, whenever you go to change your name, if you do, you’ll be required to take a new photo! I wish I knew this as I learned the hard way and had a TERRIBLE photo for 5 years. Really bad. Homeless bad.
Now you know all about getting a marriage licence 101. After that, you’re all ready for you wedding! Feel Free to check out our work on our website!
We’re husband and wife team, school of Youtube graduates, full-time wedding photographer and videographer and share all our best strategies & experiences that we’ve learned along the way.
We promise to guide you through the process in a care-free way. Our bright and natural style gives you that romantic feel with a splash of fun. The perfect reflection of your day.
Get exclusive early access to some of our seasonal sessions and more! We love to share about our life, tips & tricks, and our most recent work. You don't want to miss a thing.
Feel free to connect with us on Instagram
@greyloftstudio & @greyloftvideo
Instagram
We love to stay connected with our clients. Follow us on Instagram and say hello!
loft, ottawa, wedding, camera, email, photograph, wedding photography, password, videography, studio, video, bride, editing, login, quality of service, emotion, beauty, wedding videography, photo booth, ontario, image, experience, creativity, pricing, husband, faq, fine art, business, videographer, videographers, podcast, documentary film, canada, film, toronto, ceremony, pride, music, storytelling, art, communication, montreal, filmmaking, narrative, price, canadian museum of nature, dance, memory, videography services, owner, investment, videographer ottawa, attention, booth, video production, vancouver, british columbia, social media, edmonton
greyloft, the loft, grey loft, ottawa photography studio, ottawa boudoir photography, wedding videographer ottawa, grey loft studio, photo stidio near me, greyloft studio, studio photography, family portrait studio near me, newborn photography near me, dp photography, loft studio, photo studio rental, studio rental ottawa, photography spots near me, photoshoot stylist, portraits, couple photography near me, dog photography studio, heirloom portraits, portrait photography, grey photography, photography business, wedding photographer ottawa, model photoshoot, spots for photoshoot near me, passport photo, ottawa wedding photographer, photo studio, loftstudio, ottawa wedding photographer and videographer, portrait photography near me, photo studio near me, studio rental, best ottawa wedding photographers, ottawa photographers, candid photography, photo studios, boudoir photoshoot, newborn photography, engagement photoshoot locations near me, face photography, studio loft, event photography, photographer near me, portrait studio ottawa, wedding video and photography packages, wedding photography lists, photographers in ottawa, grey photo studio, ottawa wedding photographers, boudoir photographer, professional pictures, couples photographer ottawa, wedding videographer, videography ottawa, newborn passport photo near me, photography studio rental ottawa, loft grey, wedding photographer near me, loft, professional photo, ottawa wedding venues
