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

At a glance

Where: Town of Oakville, Clerk's Department, Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Booking: In-person licence services are by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $178, paid at your appointment
Payment: Debit, Mastercard, Visa or American Express. Cash is not accepted.
Who attends: Each applicant presents two original IDs at the appointment.
Valid for: Use the licence within 90 days of issue, anywhere in Ontario. Your wedding date must be final and within three months of receiving it.

Step by step

Apply. Apply online through the ServiceOntario portal. Town staff review it within five business days, then email you to schedule your appointment.
Book or plan your visit. In-person licence services are by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Gather your ID and documents. See the list below. Bring originals.
Attend and pay. Each applicant presents two original IDs at the appointment. Debit, Mastercard, Visa or American Express. Cash is 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. Use the licence within 90 days of issue, anywhere in Ontario. Your wedding date must be final and within three months of receiving it.

What to bring

Two original, current, valid IDs per applicant, including one government photo ID with signature.
Names must match exactly on both IDs.
A Canadian divorce needs a Certificate of Divorce (a judgment or order is not accepted). A foreign divorce needs authorization from the Registrar General.
If you are 16 or 17, your parents or guardians complete Form 6 before a Commissioner of Oaths and you bring it.

Good to know

You need an agreed officiant and an Ontario location.
The Town also holds civil ceremonies at Town Hall on Thursdays and Fridays.

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 Oakville. 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 Oakville?

The City lists the licence fee as $178, paid at your appointment. Fees change, so check Oakville's own page before you go.

Do I need an appointment in Oakville?

In-person licence services are by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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 Oakville?

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 Oakville

Details come from the City of Oakville's own website, checked in October 2026. Fees, hours and booking rules change, so confirm before you go. Oakville's marriage licence page. City contact: 905-815-6015 or publicinquiries-clerks@oakville.ca. This guide is general information, not legal advice.

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