Births, Marriages and Deaths

Request for Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates

For information on death certificates please visit the following link Service Ontario - what to do when someone dies.

Live Birth Registrations

The Province has now initiated The Newborn Registration Service which bundles a number of services and allows parents to complete the Statement of Live Birth online and apply online for a birth certificate and social insurance number at the same time.  The service can be found online at Service Ontario. Questions can be directed to the Newborn Registration Service help desk at 807-343-7418

Marriage Licence Applications

Couples wishing to be married in Ontario must apply for a marriage licence. The licence is valid anywhere in Ontario.

If you wish to obtain a marriage licence at the Municipality of Lakeshore, you must request an appointment in advance.  Only one of the applicants will be allowed to come into the building for the appointment, and the applicant will be asked screening questions over the phone when the appointment is made. Below are the requirements when coming in for a Marriage Licence Appointment:

• You must fill out and scan Marriage Licence Application form (available through the Province of Ontario) and include it with your request for appointment. The original signed application form must also be provided by the applicant at the time of appointment and will be kept on file as a record, along with photocopies of identification.
• You must bring two pieces of government-issued identification for each applicant. One ID must include your photo.
• Our staff member will complete a draft marriage licence prior to your appointment.
• Our staff member will compare your original ID to the marriage licence application form provided to ensure authenticity and verify signatures.
• You will be required to check over the draft marriage licence and confirm there are no changes to be made.
• When the draft marriage licence is approved, our staff member will print and sign the original marriage licence and give it to you to sign and take along with you.
• You are requested to bring your own pen to the appointment.

The fee for marriage licenses is $163.00 per licence. These fees are subject to change annually.

A marriage licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of three months from the date of issue. If a marriage ceremony has not taken place within this three month period, you will need to reapply for a marriage licence. It is your responsibility to arrange for the marriage ceremony of your choice. 

If you have any questions regarding a request for appointment for a marriage licence, please call Civic Affairs at 519-728-2700 or email clerk@lakeshore.ca. 

Resources

• Government of Ontario Marriage Licence application forms
• Service Ontario – Getting Married
• User Fees

Civil Wedding Ceremonies - civil ceremonies are not being performed by the Municipality of Lakeshore at this time.