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Marriage Information

Steps to Apply for a Marriage Licence:

Step 1: Review the requirements - Before Getting Married in Ontario 
Step 2: Complete the Online Application 

Application Form

Step 3: Schedule an Appointment

  • After applying online, call 519-524-8344 or email townhall@goderich.ca to schedule an appointment to get your license at Town Hall.
  • Bring in the original documents and your ID for review. 

Fees:

The cost of a Marriage Licence is $130.00 (HST exempt)

  • Accepted Payment Methods:
    • Debit
    • Cash
    • Cheque (payable to the Town of Goderich)

Please note: Credit cards are not accepted.

Marriage Commissioners:

The cost of a Marriage Commissioner is $350.00 plus HST.

Authorized Marriage Commissioners for the Town of Goderich are listed below:

Name Address Phone Number
Richard Madge 245 Shore Crescent
Goderich, ON  N7A 1Y6		 (519) 524-9029
Melissa Synders 6185 Line 36, RR3
Mitchell, ON  N0K 1N0		 (519) 301-0541
Jeff Sabin 199 Bennett Street West
Goderich, ON  N7A 1X7		 (519) 524-0939
Kathy Young 113 Park Street
Goderich, ON  N7A 1K9		 (519) 524-2820
Lori Vanstone 37204 Londesboro Road
Goderich, ON  N7A 3Y1
(519) 524-0343

Available Wedding Venues:

  • Town Hall Facility - Council Chambers 
  • Beach
    • Main Beach
    • St. Christopher's Beach
    • The Gazebo
    • The Cove Beach
  • Lions Harbour Park
  • Bingham Park
  • Lighthouse Park
  • Lakeside Park
  • Court House Park
  • Gaol Bank Park
  • Sunset Park
  • Taylor Morrison Park
  • Dutch Liberation Memorial Park
    • Please Note: If you intend to use one of the Town Pavilions at Harbour Park, St. Christopher’s Beach, or The Cove, a pavilion reservation form and a fee of $75.00 apply. 

Learn More:

Applying for a Marriage Certificate

You may apply for a marriage certificate from Service Ontario six to eight weeks after your marriage ceremony. There are a few ways to apply: