Marriage licence in Guelph
In Guelph, you apply for your marriage licence at City Hall ($165). How to apply: Upload online, then appointment. The licence is valid for 3 months anywhere in Ontario, and you need 2 pieces of ID each and 2 witnesses at the ceremony.
Your licence in Guelph
- Where to apply
- City Hall. Upload online, then appointment.
- Licence fee
- $165
- Civil ceremony by the municipality
- Limited · No appointments from April to December 2026
Appointments can take up to four weeks in spring and summer.
The municipality's marriage licence page (opens in a new tab)Checked on September 24, 2026
Ontario rules for every licence
- Valid for
- 3 months from the day it is issued, anywhere in Ontario
- Witnesses at the ceremony
- 2
- ID to bring
- 2 pieces each
- Minimum age
- 18, or 16 with the written consent of a parent
You can apply in any municipality: a licence issued in Ontario can be used anywhere in the province.
When to apply
Enter your wedding date in the planner: it shows when to apply, the documents and when to order your certificate.
Ontario marriage licence plannerAn officiant for your ceremony
Celebrance officiants are authorized in Ontario, at a price shown upfront.
Wedding officiants in GuelphQuestions
- How much is a marriage licence in Guelph?
- The fee at City Hall is $165.
- Where do you get a marriage licence in Guelph?
- At City Hall. How to apply: Upload online, then appointment.
- Does Guelph perform civil marriages?
- Guelph performs civil marriages on a limited basis. No appointments from April to December 2026.
- How long is a marriage licence from Guelph valid?
- 3 months from the day it is issued, anywhere in Ontario.