How to Get a Marriage Licence in Burlington: 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 Burlington, from applying to collecting the licence, in plain steps.

At a glance

Where: City of Burlington, City Hall, 426 Brant Street, Burlington
Booking: Appointment only. The City says: you must have an appointment, with no walk-ins.
Fee: $175.10, paid at the time of processing
Payment: Credit or debit card. Cheques are not accepted.
Who attends: At least one partner must attend with the signed application. Both of you sign the printed form with original signatures.
Valid for: Valid anywhere in Ontario for three months from the date of issue.

Step by step

Apply. Submit the ServiceOntario online application. The City then emails a confirmation with a link to book a pickup time.
Book or plan your visit. Appointment only. The City says: you must have an appointment, with no walk-ins.
Gather your ID and documents. See the list below. Bring originals.
Attend and pay. At least one partner must attend with the signed application. Both of you sign the printed form with original signatures. Credit or debit card. Cheques are not accepted.
Give the licence to your officiant. Your imam needs it before the ceremony, and he must be registered to perform legal marriages in Ontario. Valid anywhere in Ontario for three months from the date of issue.

What to bring

Upload copies of your ID with the application, or bring original ID for both of you. Photocopies are not accepted at the appointment.
All documents must be originals. Documents in another language need a certified translation.
Refugee Protection Claimant documents are accepted.
If either of you was divorced, bring the original certified Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute.

Good to know

The minimum age is 16.

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 Burlington. 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 Burlington?

The City lists the licence fee as $175.10, paid at the time of processing. Fees change, so check Burlington's own page before you go.

Do I need an appointment in Burlington?

Appointment only. The City says: you must have an appointment, with no walk-ins.

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 Burlington?

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 Burlington

Details come from the City of Burlington's own website, checked in October 2026. Fees, hours and booking rules change, so confirm before you go. Burlington's marriage licence page. City contact: city@burlington.ca or 905-335-7777. This guide is general information, not legal advice.

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