Where do you get a marriage licence in Waterloo?

At City Hall. How to apply: Online form, then walk-in.

Does Waterloo perform civil marriages?

Yes, Waterloo performs civil marriage ceremonies. $190, or $315 with the licence.

How long is a marriage licence from Waterloo valid?

3 months from the day it is issued, anywhere in Ontario.

Marriage licence in Waterloo

In Waterloo, you apply for your marriage licence at City Hall ($149). How to apply: Online form, then walk-in. 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 Waterloo

Where to apply: City Hall. Online form, then walk-in.
Licence fee: $149
Civil ceremony by the municipality: Offered · $190, or $315 with the licence

The licence goes up to $155 on January 1, 2027. Cash or debit only, no tap.

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 Waterloo

Questions

How much is a marriage licence in Waterloo?: The fee at City Hall is $149.
Where do you get a marriage licence in Waterloo?: At City Hall. How to apply: Online form, then walk-in.
Does Waterloo perform civil marriages?: Yes, Waterloo performs civil marriage ceremonies. $190, or $315 with the licence.
How long is a marriage licence from Waterloo valid?: 3 months from the day it is issued, anywhere in Ontario.