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

At a glance

Where: Town of Milton, Licensing and Enforcement Unit, Town Hall, 150 Mary Street, Milton
Booking: Appointment only. Appointment times are not published on the Town's page.
Fee: $179
Payment: Cash, debit, cheque or money order, paid at your appointment.
Who attends: One or both applicants may attend, with one piece of valid photo ID for each person present.
Valid for: 90 days from the date the licence is issued.

Step by step

Apply. Apply online through the ServiceOntario portal. After review and approval, a Licensing and Enforcement representative contacts you to schedule a pickup appointment of about 15 minutes.
Book or plan your visit. Appointment only. Appointment times are not published on the Town's page.
Gather your ID and documents. See the list below. Bring originals.
Attend and pay. One or both applicants may attend, with one piece of valid photo ID for each person present. Cash, debit, cheque or money order, paid at your 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. 90 days from the date the licence is issued.

What to bring

Eligibility rules and the documents you need are on the ServiceOntario website, which the Town points to.
If information is wrong or a document is missing, the appointment does not go ahead.

Good to know

The person receiving the licence must understand, speak and read English, or bring an interpreter with valid ID.
The Town of Milton does not perform marriages.

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 Milton. 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 Milton?

The City lists the licence fee as $179. Fees change, so check Milton's own page before you go.

Do I need an appointment in Milton?

Appointment only. Appointment times are not published on the Town's page.

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 Milton?

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 Milton

Details come from the City of Milton's own website, checked in October 2026. Fees, hours and booking rules change, so confirm before you go. Milton's marriage licence page. City contact: 905-878-7252 ext. 2105 (to reschedule within 24 hours). This guide is general information, not legal advice.

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