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Marriage licence appointments and documents in Ajax
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Marriage licence appointments and documents in Ajax. Apply for an Ajax marriage licence using Ontario’s online application, then book a Town Hall appointment.
Key information
Apply for an Ajax marriage licence using Ontario’s online application, then book a Town Hall appointment. Both applicants must sign the printed application with original signatures, and two approved identity documents are required for each person. The city currently says civil wedding ceremony bookings are unavailable.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How do I start a marriage-licence application? | Complete the provincial online marriage-licence application and book an Ajax Town Hall appointment to process or collect it. The online form alone does not issue the licence. |
| When are licence appointments processed? | The page lists 9 am-4 pm, with no processing from noon to 2 pm. An appointment is required; same-day and walk-in appointments are not offered. General Town Hall opening hours are not the same as licence processing hours. |
| Are health cards and SIN cards accepted? | No. Ajax specifically excludes health cards and SIN cards from marriage-licence identification. Check the full approved list and the provincial additional-document link before attending. |
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Process at a glance
- How do I start a marriage-licence application
Complete the provincial online marriage-licence application and book an Ajax Town Hall appointment to process or collect it. The online form alone does not issue the licence.
- Do both applicants need to sign
Yes. Both must sign the application, and Ajax requires original signatures rather than digital ones. Bring the signed application to the appointment.
- Must both applicants attend the appointment
At least one applicant must be present to process the application. Two approved identity documents are still needed for each applicant, even if only one attends.
- When are licence appointments processed
The page lists 9 am-4 pm, with no processing from noon to 2 pm. An appointment is required; same-day and walk-in appointments are not offered. General Town Hall opening hours are not the same as licence processing hours.
Sources: Official Document Services
Application and appointment
How do I start a marriage-licence application?
Complete the provincial online marriage-licence application and book an Ajax Town Hall appointment to process or collect it. The online form alone does not issue the licence.
Source: Official Document Services
Do both applicants need to sign?
Yes. Both must sign the application, and Ajax requires original signatures rather than digital ones. Bring the signed application to the appointment.
Source: Official Document Services
Must both applicants attend the appointment?
At least one applicant must be present to process the application. Two approved identity documents are still needed for each applicant, even if only one attends.
Source: Official Document Services
Sources: Official Document Services
Documents and applicant attendance
When are licence appointments processed?
The page lists 9 am-4 pm, with no processing from noon to 2 pm. An appointment is required; same-day and walk-in appointments are not offered. General Town Hall opening hours are not the same as licence processing hours.
Source: Official Document Services
What happens before and during the appointment?
Corporate Services reviews submissions through the provincial portal and calls one business day before the appointment to review requirements. Processing is described as taking 10-30 minutes, with online submission reducing the counter wait.
Source: Official Document Services
What identification should each applicant bring?
Each needs two government-issued identity documents; one must show a photo, date of birth and signature. Listed examples include a passport, driver's licence, Ontario photo card, birth certificate with name-change records and status card. Bring original documents or certified true copies.
Source: Official Document Services
Sources: Official Document Services
Divorce records, fees and ceremonies
Are health cards and SIN cards accepted?
No. Ajax specifically excludes health cards and SIN cards from marriage-licence identification. Check the full approved list and the provincial additional-document link before attending.
Source: Official Document Services
What if an applicant was previously divorced?
For a Canadian divorce, bring the original or court-certified true copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce. A divorce outside Canada needs additional provincial documentation. Use the linked provincial process before assuming the same paperwork applies.
Source: Official Document Services
What is the current fee and are age rules stated?
The page labels its licence fee as a 2025 amount, so this guide does not present it as a verified 2026 price. Ask Corporate Services at 905-683-4550. The page states 18+ eligibility, parental consent for ages 16-17 and no marriage under 16.
Source: Official Document Services
Can I book a civil ceremony in the Council Chambers now?
The page explicitly says wedding ceremony bookings are not available at this time. Although it also shows a 2026 ceremony fee and older booking instructions, those do not establish current availability. Licence processing and ceremony booking are separate services.
Source: Official Document Services
Sources: Official Document Services
Ajax Town Hall
Ajax Town Hall
65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario
Municipal service counter. Published regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, excluding holidays. Individual services may need an appointment or have shorter processing hours.
Sources: Official Document Services
Apply, book or get help
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