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Civil Marriage Ceremonies
Getting Married at the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
The Town is pleased to offer civil ceremonies, held on available Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Starting 2015, civil wedding ceremonies are also being offered at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre, and 19 on the Park.
A civil marriage ceremony is a great option if you are planning a destination wedding and wish to ensure that your paperwork is filed in Ontario.
We will tailor the ceremony to suit your individual needs. It is cost-effective and can be as low-key or upscale as you wish. After the ceremony, you will receive your Record of Solemnization of Marriage, a copy of your vows and a congratulatory certificate signed by the Mayor.
Ceremony Options
We offer three basic ceremony scripts. You can personalize portions of the script, subject to approval by your marriage officiant.
Marriage Consultation
Both applicants must attend a pre-ceremony consultation one or two weeks prior to your ceremony and bring the following documents:
- A completed Civil Marriage Ceremony Questionnaire
- Current valid photo identification
- Valid Ontario Marriage Licence
- Receipt for payment of the ceremony
Witnesses
Two witnesses are required, both of whom should be over fourteen (14) years of age; they must be able to understand and appreciate what is taking place and be able to give evidence of such at a later date, if required. If you are unable to provide your own witnesses, Town staff can act in this capacity for a nominal fee. Please arrange at the time of your consultation.
Fees
Ceremony $316.00 (Municipal Office) or $428.00 (off-site at designated Town facilities)
Witness(es) $61.00 per witness
Payment may be made in the form of cash, debit, credit card (VISA or MasterCard), certified cheque or money order made payable to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Failure to make payment will result in cancellation of the ceremony. *All fees are subject to H.S.T.
For other Fees or Charges for Services or Activities provided by the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville, please refer to our Current Fees & Charges By-law.
Interpreter
Applicants must provide an interpreter if they do not speak and/or understand English or require sign language interpretation. The interpreter must not be one of the witnesses. The interpreter will be required to sign a form confirming that he/she has accurately interpreted the wedding ceremony.
Accessibility
The Municipal Offices, Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre, and 19 on the Park. are wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is available on-site.
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More Information
Contact our Customer Service Centre to schedule a pre-ceremony consultation.