Marriage
Congratulations on your decision to get married!
The City of Oshawa is pleased to offer wedding services for every step of your journey - from getting the marriage licence to saying "I do" - to help make your day a stress-free and special moment to remember. We offer non-religious civil marriage ceremonies in the Council Chamber at Oshawa City Hall on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and on Saturday mornings.
Our wedding services are ideal for couples looking for a small intimate ceremony and couples who are planning a destination wedding but want to make it legal before or after.
There are three steps to consider:
Step 1 - Obtain a licence to get married
Couples need a marriage licence in order to get legally married in Ontario. Marriage licences can be purchased at Oshawa City Hall or any other municipal office in Ontario. More marriage licence information.
Step 2 - Plan a marriage ceremony
We can help with that too! Civil marriage ceremonies are offered at Oshawa City Hall on Wednesday and Friday afternoons and on Saturday mornings. More civil marriage ceremony information.
Step 3 - Obtain a certificate of marriage (optional)
The province of Ontario issues certificates of marriage after a marriage occurs. Couples may need this to change a last name, to apply for certain social benefits, or for financial or other reasons. More marriage certificate information.