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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0826 | Last Modified: 24 Apr 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Apr 2020 |
| Notices | |
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| Public Comments | Due to COVID-19, the City of St. Catharines has temporarily suspended issuing marriage licenses and performing civil marriage ceremonies. For up to date information please contact Citizens First at 905-688-5600. |
| Contact Details | |
| Office Phone | 905-688-5601 ext 1517 |
| TTY Phone | 905-688-4889 |
| Fax | 905-682-3631 |
| tietheknot@stcatharines.ca | |
| Website | www.stcatharines.ca/en/livein/Civil-Marriage-Ceremonies.asp |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | City Hall 50 Church St St Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 |
| Intersection | Church St and James St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Corporation of the City of St Catharines, Office of the City Clerk PO Box 3012 50 Church St St Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Civil ceremonies are non-religious ceremonies performed by the City Clerk or Designate and are legal, registered unions. Offered in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The ceremony may be performed at a location other than City Hall through arrangements with the City Clerk or Designate. Do not have to live in the City of St Catharines to have a ceremony performed. |
| Hours | Civil ceremonies Mon-Fri 9 am-3:30 pm, special arrangements may be made with individual designates outside of regular hours * Marriage licenses Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Must have an Ontario marriage licence. Click here for more information. |
| Application | * Ceremonies are performed by appointment only * Recommended to book at least two weeks in advance * A valid marriage licence is required Visit the City of St. Catharines Website to apply for your marriage licence online http://www.stcatharines.ca/en/livein/MarriageLicences.asp Marriage Licence Application requirements: * Two pieces of valid government issued identification must be presented from both applicants. Only original identification will be accepted. * One piece of identification must be an original birth certificate or valid passport Divorced Persons in Canada: * Must provide the original or court-certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce dissolving or annulling the marriage (Divorce Orders are not accepted) * Documents are available at the Ontario Court, Provincial Division in the municipality where the divorce was granted. The St. Catharines Provincial Court is located at 59 Church St. Divorced Persons Outside Canada: * Obtain a Foreign Divorce Package from City Hall which provides the process for obtaining a Foreign Divorce Approval |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - Civil marriage ceremonies performed at City Hall $316.45 * After hour/off site ceremonies cost $342.90 * Marriage License from City Hall $158.25 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Service Categories | Wedding Related Services |