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

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 Brampton, from applying to collecting the licence, in plain steps.

At a glance

Where

City Clerk's Office, Brampton City Hall

Booking

Walk in between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday (first come, first served), or book an appointment through the City's 'Skip the line' page.

Fee

$175.00 (HST does not apply)

Payment

Debit and credit (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). Cash is not accepted, and the fee is non-refundable.

Who attends

One or both applicants may attend.

Valid for

Three months from the date of issue, for a ceremony anywhere in Ontario. A licence cannot be issued after the ceremony.

Step by step

1. Apply. Fill in the online application, which gives you a reference number to bring to City Hall, or use the paper application.
2. Book or plan your visit. Walk in between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday (first come, first served), or book an appointment through the City's 'Skip the line' page.
3. Gather your ID and documents. See the list below. Bring originals.
4. Attend and pay. One or both applicants may attend. Debit and credit (Visa, Mastercard, American Express). Cash is not accepted, and the fee is non-refundable.
5. Give the licence to your officiant. Your imam needs it before the ceremony, and he must be registered to perform legal marriages in Ontario. Three months from the date of issue, for a ceremony anywhere in Ontario. A licence cannot be issued after the ceremony.

What to bring

• Your application reference number.
• Two original, unexpired IDs per applicant (one with your photo and one with your signature), both showing your legal name and date of birth, with matching names.
• Photocopies and certified copies are not accepted.

Good to know

• The City publishes an information sheet in 11 languages.

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 Brampton. Our Ontario licence guide and legal marriage vs religious-only nikah explain the rest.

A few common questions

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