How to Get a Marriage Licence in Ajax: Step by Step

Published October 17, 2026

If you want your nikah to be a legal marriage in Ontario as well, you need a marriage licence first. Here is how it works in Ajax, from applying to collecting the licence, in plain steps.

At a glance

Where: Town of Ajax, Town Hall, 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax
Booking: Appointment required. The Town says same-day and walk-in appointments are not accepted. Town Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications are processed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except 12 to 2 p.m., and a visit takes 10 to 30 minutes.
Fee: The Town's page lists the 2025 fee as $172.21 (tax included). Confirm the current fee when you book.
Who attends: At least one applicant must attend. Both of you must sign by hand, and each applicant's two IDs are needed even if only one of you attends.

Step by step

Apply. Complete the Ontario online application, then book an appointment at Town Hall.
Book or plan your visit. Appointment required. The Town says same-day and walk-in appointments are not accepted. Town Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications are processed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except 12 to 2 p.m., and a visit takes 10 to 30 minutes.
Gather your ID and documents. See the list below. Bring originals.
Attend and pay. At least one applicant must attend. Both of you must sign by hand, and each applicant's two IDs are needed even if only one of you attends.
Give the licence to your officiant. Your imam needs it before the ceremony, and he must be registered to perform legal marriages in Ontario.

What to bring

Two government-issued IDs per applicant, one with photo, date of birth and signature.
Health cards and SIN cards are not accepted.
Originals or certified true copies are accepted, and staff keep a copy.

Good to know

The Town lists civil ceremonies in Council Chambers, but its page says bookings are not currently available.

Your nikah and the licence

The licence is what makes your marriage legal. Your nikah is the religious ceremony. If your imam is registered with the province, one ceremony can be both. Browse registered officiants or see imams serving Ajax. Our Ontario licence guide and legal marriage vs religious-only nikah explain the rest.

A few common questions

How much is a marriage licence in Ajax?

The Town's page lists the 2025 fee as $172.21 (tax included). Confirm the current fee when you book.

Do I need an appointment in Ajax?

Appointment required. The Town says same-day and walk-in appointments are not accepted. Town Hall is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications are processed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except 12 to 2 p.m., and a visit takes 10 to 30 minutes.

Can I get my licence in one city and marry in another?

Yes. An Ontario marriage licence can be used anywhere in Ontario, and Ontario has no residency requirement for getting one, so you can apply in any city that issues them. Check how long your licence is valid and plan your ceremony within that time.

Do I need a marriage licence for a nikah?

Only if you want the marriage to be legally registered in Ontario as well. A nikah on its own is religiously valid but is not a legal marriage. If you want both, you need a licence and a registered officiant, and one ceremony can cover both.

Planning a nikah in Ajax?

Tell us your date and we will help you find an imam, including one who can register the marriage if you want the legal side done the same day.

Request a nikah Imams in Ajax

Details come from the City of Ajax's own website, checked in October 2026. Fees, hours and booking rules change, so confirm before you go. Ajax's marriage licence page. City contact: 905-683-4550. This guide is general information, not legal advice.

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