Civil Marriage Services: Municipality of Temagami

Civil Marriage Services

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. The Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami is pleased to offer wedding services for every step of your journey - from marriage license, to the saying of "I do" , to help make your day a special moment to remember.

Our wedding services are ideal for couples who are planning a destination wedding but want to make it legal before or after, couples looking for a more intimate ceremony and couples who want a non-religious civil ceremony.

Your Planning Starts Here. Contact us for more information.

Sabrina Pandolfo
705-569-3421 ext. 207
clerk@Temagami.ca

Nicole Claveau
705-569-3421 ext. 211
nicole.c@temagami.ca

Temagami Marriage Information Package

Marriage Licences

Every marriage in Ontario requires a Marriage Licence before the ceremony takes place.

Marriage Licence Application forms are available from the Municipal Office at 7 Lakeshore Drive. Marriage Licences are issued on an appointment basis, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., based on the availability of staff. Please contact the Municipal Office to schedule an appointment at 705-569-3421.
Both parties must complete, date and sign a Marriage Licence Application form. A Marriage Licence can be issued only to the applicant and/or to the joint applicant. The Application and required documentation must be delivered to Municipal Office, along with the current fee payable by cheque, debit, or cash.
Both parties must provide two pieces of government-issued identification.
Examples include:
• government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
• valid passport
• record of immigrant landing
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• valid driver’s Licence
• valid Ontario Photo Card

When issuing a Marriage Licence to only the applicant or to the joint applicant, we require all of the original information noted on the Marriage Licence application for the absent person. To prepare the Licence, scanned and emailed copies are accepted, but the original identification documents are required for examination prior to issuing the Licence.
Any person who is 16 or 17 years of age, requires both parents’ consent. Please contact the Municipal Clerk for the required documentation.
If one or both parties have been divorced within Canada, you will need to bring official proof of the divorce with you when you apply for a marriage licence. This can be the original or a court-certified copy of one of three documents:
• the final decree
• the final judgment
• a certificate of divorce

These documents are required for examination by the Marriage Licence Issuer,
will be returned after the examination, and a copy will be kept for the Clerk’s files.
If one or both parties have been divorced outside of Canada, the Municipal Clerk must be contacted for the list of required documentation to be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, for review and approval.
Note: This process can take up to 4 weeks.
If one or both parties are widowed, proof of the spouse’s death is required.
A Marriage Licence, once issued, is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of three (3) months from the date of purchase/issue.

Fees

Payments are to be made at the Municipal Office, by cheque, cash, or debit. All fees are payable in advance of the ceremony (typically at the time of booking). The following are the fees for Civil Marriage Services:

Civil Marriage Services Fees - Rates are subject to applicable taxes

Description	Fee
Marriage Licence Fee	$150.00
Civil Marriage Ceremony - Municipal Office Monday to Friday (outside of regular business hours)	$400.00
Civil Marriage Ceremony - Off-Site (within Municipality of Temagami)	$450.00
Civil Marriage Ceremony – Off-Site (Outside Municipality of Temagami / including on a boat)	$500.00
Milage – Outside of Municipality of Temagami	Current Rate as Approved by Council
Lodging & Meal Expenses of officiant (if required)	At Cost will be billed out following ceremony

Civic Ceremonies at the Municipal Office occur Monday to Friday outside the regular operating hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding lunch hours, and are subject to the availability:
a. of the facility; and
b. a Marriage Officiant who is an employee of the Municipality.

In addition, the use of confetti, rice, bubbles, candles, incense, and similar items are strictly prohibited at Municipal Office or on grounds.
For ceremonies held outside the boundaries of Temagami, the Marriage Officiant may claim a mileage expense. Mileage expenses shall be calculated at the current rate as established by the Municipal Expense Policy.
For ceremonies held outside the boundaries of Temagami, the Marriage Officiant will claim any costs that are required for lodging and or meals. Receipts will be required from the officiant by the Municipality’s accounting clerk for billing purposes.

Additional Notes:
Ceremonies will be conducted by appointed officiants of The Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami.
It is the responsibility of the participants to make the appropriate arrangements and to pay for the facility to be utilized for the Marriage Ceremony.

Civil Marriage Ceremonies

The Municipality has Officiants who can perform Civil Marriage Ceremonies in English and French in the Province of Ontario, with certain conditions. The officiants can conduct ceremonies in the Municipal Office, or on Municipal Office grounds (weather permitting), Monday to Friday, subject to availability of the facility and the officiants.

The civil marriage ceremony can last from several minutes to 30 minutes, depending on the vows chosen. Ceremonies can also be performed outside the Municipality’s geographic boundaries, subject to the officiant’s availability; however, must occur in
Ontario.

Same day service for a Civil Marriage Ceremony is possible, provided a valid Ontario Marriage Licence is produced, and a Marriage Officiant is available. It is recommended that ceremonies are booked in advance, to allow for a pre-ceremony meeting.

Changes to the date and/or time are permitted at no additional charge, provided the location and Officiant are available, and request is received a minimum of two business days prior to the originally scheduled date and time. No refund will be issued if the Ceremony is cancelled on the day of the Ceremony, or if the Applicant(s) fail to appear for the Ceremony.

It is recommended that a Civil Marriage Ceremony request be received a minimum of four (4) weeks prior to the date of the Ceremony, and applicants complete a Pre-Ceremony Information Questionnaire with the Marriage Officiant. The following is required at this meeting:
■ Both parties are required to be in attendance;
■ A completed copy of the Pre-Ceremony Information Questionnaire;
■ A copy of specific vows if personalizing the ceremony;
■ A valid Marriage Licence issued in the Province of Ontario
(date issued must be within three (3) months of ceremony).

Please Note:

There is no minimum age requirement for a witness; however, it is suggested they should be at least 14 years of age (16 years old preferred). A witness should be able to understand and appreciate what is taking place, and be able to give evidence of such at a later date, if required. It is the Applicant’s responsibility to provide the witnesses.
Alcohol or stimulants are not to be used by the Applicants or their witnesses prior to or during the Ceremony. If the Officiant has reason to believe that alcohol or other stimulants have been used, the Ceremony will not proceed.
The persons being married must supply an interpreter in the event that they do not speak English or French, and require language assistance if the Marriage Officiant deems it necessary. The interpreter cannot be one of the witnesses.
Music will be permitted at certain times throughout the Ceremony, and is to be
determined during the pre-ceremony meeting. When selecting the type of music, consideration should be given to its appropriateness and contribution to the dignity of the occasion.
The taking of photographs will be permitted during the Ceremony. An opportunity will also be provided for photos before the ceremony begins, during the signing of the Register, and when the Ceremony is complete. Videotaping of the Ceremony may be permitted, subject to certain limitations at the discretion of the Officiant.
For use of the Municipal Office, or municipal property, no confetti, rice, bubbles, candles, etc., may be used, including decorations affixed to walls or furniture (i.e., tape, staples, nails, etc.). Decorations such as flowers and balloons are permitted, and may be placed 15 minutes prior to the Ceremony and removed immediately following the conclusion of the Ceremony.
For those using the Municipal Office and/or the grounds, are responsible for the conduct and supervision of all persons admitted to Municipal Office, and consent to defend and indemnify The Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami for any loss or damages incurred by their invitees, and further that The Corporation of the Municipality of Temagami will not be held responsible for personal injury or damage, nor for the theft or loss of any personal property of anyone attending the ceremony.
The Municipal Office may be used for civil marriage ceremonies when conducted by a Municipality Staff Marriage Officiant, and will be made available for a maximum of one (1) hour per ceremony.
The Record of Solemnization of Marriage provided at the ceremony is not a legal record. Approximately three (3) months after the ceremony, you may apply to the Office of the Registrar General to obtain an official Certificate of Marriage. The appropriate form is included with the Marriage Licence that was issued to the applicants. Note: there is an additional fee payable to the Minister of Finance for the application. Please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-get-copy-ontario-marriage-certificate-online for additional information.
Applicants and their guests must arrive on-time. If there is a significant delay, the officiant may be required to reschedule your ceremony to the next available appointment.

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