Marriage licence in Peterborough

In Peterborough, you apply for your marriage licence at City Hall ($150). How to apply: Online form, appointment by phone. 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 Peterborough

Where to apply
City Hall. Online form, appointment by phone.
Licence fee
$150
Civil ceremony by the municipality
Limited · $360 + HST; fully booked for 2026

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 planner

An officiant for your ceremony

Celebrance officiants are authorized in Ontario, at a price shown upfront.

Wedding officiants in Peterborough

Questions

How much is a marriage licence in Peterborough?
The fee at City Hall is $150.
Where do you get a marriage licence in Peterborough?
At City Hall. How to apply: Online form, appointment by phone.
Does Peterborough perform civil marriages?
Peterborough performs civil marriages on a limited basis. $360 + HST; fully booked for 2026.
How long is a marriage licence from Peterborough valid?
3 months from the day it is issued, anywhere in Ontario.

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