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

At a glance

Where: Clerk's Office, Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham
Booking: Print the emailed form, sign it by hand (both of you), scan it and email it with your documents to marriageappointment@markham.ca. Staff then contact you to schedule an appointment to review your documents and issue the licence.
Fee: $200.00, paid online. Refunds are not issued.
Who attends: Both of you sign the form by hand, and original ID for both of you is brought to the appointment.

Step by step

Apply. Since May 4, 2026, applications are accepted only through the City's website. Apply at least four weeks before your wedding and pay online.
Book or plan your visit. Print the emailed form, sign it by hand (both of you), scan it and email it with your documents to marriageappointment@markham.ca. Staff then contact you to schedule an appointment to review your documents and issue the licence.
Gather your ID and documents. See the list below. Bring originals.
Attend and pay. Both of you sign the form by hand, and original ID for both of you is brought to the appointment.
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 original IDs per applicant (no photocopies or certified copies), not expired, one with photo and signature, both showing legal name and date of birth, with matching names.
A change of name certificate if it applies.
Documents in another language need a translation certified by ATIO.

Good to know

The Clerk's Office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 Markham. 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 Markham?

The City lists the licence fee as $200.00, paid online. Refunds are not issued.. Fees change, so check Markham's own page before you go.

Do I need an appointment in Markham?

Print the emailed form, sign it by hand (both of you), scan it and email it with your documents to marriageappointment@markham.ca. Staff then contact you to schedule an appointment to review your documents and issue the licence.

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 Markham?

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 Markham

Details come from the City of Markham's own website, checked in October 2026. Fees, hours and booking rules change, so confirm before you go. Markham's marriage licence page. City contact: clerks@markham.ca or 905.475.4744. This guide is general information, not legal advice.

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