In order to accommodate requests based on availability, we kindly request that advance notice be provided.
Upon review of the document, we will determine if the document meets our specifications. We reserve the right to refuse commissioning services of any document.
Marriage Licences
Step 1: Pick your intended date of marriage. To submit your application online, your intended date of marriage must fall within three (3) months of today’s date. Please ensure there are at least five (5) business days between the day you submit your application and the date of the marriage ceremony. If your intended date is less than five business days away, do not proceed to Step 2. Before moving forward, please contact the Clerk’s Office to confirm we can accommodate the requested turnaround time: 613-258-9569 ext. 199 or email
Please note: A marriage licence is valid for 3 months from the date it is issued.
Step 2: Review the requirements - Before Getting Married in Ontario
Step 3: Complete the Online Application:
Step 4: Schedule an Appointment
- After applying online, use our Online Appointment booking tool or call 613-258-9569 ext. 199 or email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule an appointment to get your license at the Municipal Centre. Please allow 3-5 business days for the review of your application package. - 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 Municipality of North Grenville)
Please note: Credit cards are not accepted.
Civil Ceremonies
Please review the steps below before submitting your application.
On-Site Marriage Ceremonies
The Municipality of North Grenville offers civil marriage ceremonies officiated by the Municipal Clerk’s Office. Ceremonies can be conducted in the Urbandale Arts Centre (Theatre) at the Municipal Centre, during regular business hours subject to availability of space.
Off-Site Marriage Ceremonies
Marriage services are available off-site to residents and non-residents, subject to availability of officiants. To book a civil marriage ceremony, you will need to provide the following information in an email to:
How to Book a Civil Marriage Ceremony:
- Choose Your Ceremony Date
Your intended ceremony date must be within 3 months of the date you submit your application.
There must be at least five (5) business days between your application submission and your ceremony date.
If your preferred date is fewer than five business days away, please contact the Clerk’s Office before proceeding at 613-258-9569 ext. 199 or
- Obtain an Ontario Marriage Licence
A valid Ontario Marriage Licence is required before a civil ceremony can be performed.
To obtain a licence:
- Apply through the Municipality of North Grenville or any other Ontario municipality.
- Bring the original, unsigned licence to your ceremony.
For details on applying for a Marriage Licence in North Grenville, visit our Marriage Licences section of this page.
- Submit a Civil Marriage Ceremony Application
To request a ceremony, email the following information to
- Marriage Licence number;
- The date Marriage Licence was purchased;
- The location it was purchased;
- Date and time you wish to have your civil marriage ceremony (one month notice required and based on availability);
- Contact information for both parties
- Witness information (if available)
- Any accessibility or special requirements
- Booking Confirmation
After your application is processed, the Clerk’s Office will send a confirmation email with:
- Ceremony date, time, and location
- Assigned officiant
- Arrival instructions
- Required documents
- Pay the Ceremony Fee
Payment is required to secure your booking.
Fees:
The cost of a civil ceremony is $300.00. The rehearsal fee, if required is $50.00.
- Accepted Payment Methods:
- Debit
- Cash
- Cheque (payable to the Municipality of North Grenville)
Please note: Credit cards are not accepted.
- Pre-Ceremony Meeting (If Required)
Some ceremonies may require a brief meeting with the officiant prior to the ceremony to:
- Review your marriage licence
- Confirm witness names
- Discuss the ceremony script
- Finalize ceremony details
- Please bring government-issued photo ID for both parties.
Your assigned officiant will be in contact with these details.
- Attend Your Ceremony
- On your ceremony date:
- Arrive 10–15 minutes early
- Bring your original, unsigned marriage licence
- Bring two witnesses (18+), or request municipal witnesses for an additional fee
Following your ceremony, the Municipality will forward your completed marriage licence to the Office of the Registrar General for registration. You may apply for an official Marriage Certificate through ServiceOntario once the marriage is registered.
The Municipality offers Commissioner of Oaths’ services in person at the Municipal Centre located at 285 County Road 44, Kemptville.
These services are offered to residents within the boundaries of North Grenville by appointment only. We kindly request that you make an appointment at least two (2) business days in advance. Please do not sign the affidavit section of the form(s) as all documents to be commissioned must be signed in the presence of the Commissioner of Oaths.
What Can Be Commissioned
The following is a list of some of the documents that Municipal staff can commission:
- Declaration Affirming Parentage
- Election to Change Name of Child under the age of 12 (Service Ontario form)
- Legal Name Change Application
- Vehicle Ownership Transfers -Sworn statement for a transfer of a used vehicle in the Province of Ontario (Service Ontario)
- Pension Purposes – Attestations a person is alive and confirming residency (there is no charge for this service)
- Delayed birth registrations
- Application to amend birth registrations
- Common law or single status affidavits (Government forms only)
- Statement of Conscience or Religious Belief – Immunization of School Pupils Act
- Municipal planning applications related to matters within the geographical limits of the Municipality (note that these documents are commissioned for free)
If you do not see the document you want commissioned in the above list, we invite you to call the Clerk’s office to determine if the document can be commissioned by Municipal staff.
What Can Not Be Commissioned
The following is a list of documents that Municipal staff cannot commission:
- Any affidavit related to divorce, separation, child custody or estates (including documents required by the Family Responsibility Office)
- Documents that need to be certified or if true copies need to be provided
- Forms which are required to be commissioned but also require true copies of attachments. Commissioners of Oaths cannot certify attachments. The exception is a federal government residency application
- Affidavits of true affidavits required for an applicant of a marriage licence
- Any court-related documents
- Consent letter to travel with children
- Documents that are leaving the country
- Real estate documents
- Wills
- Powers of Attorney
- Documents which require a Notary Public to affix their seal
- Insurance Claims
- Statutory Declarations in Lieu of Guarantor - Passport Applications and Permanent Residence Cards
What to Bring to Your Appointment
What you will need to bring to your appointment:
- Unexpired government photo identification (driver’s licence, passport). Please note that the Municipality does not accept health cards for this purpose
- Your completed document - do not sign the affidavit section of the document. All documents to be commissioned must be signed in the presence of the Commissioner of Oaths
Cost
Residents: $10.00 for each document to be sworn
Non-resident: $20.00 for each document to be sworn
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Flags
The Municipality of North Grenville provides residents with the opportunity to display community flags on the designated flagpole (and following on the courtesy poles) at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. This initiative helps highlight significant occasions and community activities.
We are dedicated to fostering community engagement and civic pride by supporting commemorations and celebrations in a consistent, efficient manner, while ensuring the protection of outdoor municipal spaces and municipally managed properties.
Complete the online form to request that a community flag be flown.
The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) provides individuals with two rights:
- access to certain records under the custody and control of the Municipality; and
- protection of personal information.
Requests for Information
Many of the Municipality's records are available without making a formal request for information. Some records can be found on this website or are available by contacting the Municipal Office.
If a formal request is necessary, the first step is to fill out the Freedom of Information Request Form. Be sure to include as many details and be as specific as possible about the information you would like to obtain.
Submit your request with the required $5.00 fee by mail or in person at the Municipal Office. Requests are generally processed within 30 days. We will contact you if clarification is necessary.
If you are an eligible charitable or religious organization, you may be able to raise funds through provincially or municipally licensed lottery events. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) administers the lottery licensing program in the province and municipalities and the AGCO are responsible for issuing licences to eligible organizations.
Licensees and applicants are advised to read the first three chapters of AGCO’s Lottery Licencing Policy Manual as well as the chapter related to the lottery type they intend to conduct. They should also read the Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions, the terms and conditions for their lottery type and any additional documents that may relate to their lottery type. It’s important to note that they will be beholden to these conditions for all events conducted under the licence, and compliance is mandatory.
The Municipality of North Grenville can provide eligible charities and not-for-profit organizations with lottery licences for the following types of lotteries:
- Bazaar
- Bingo
- Blanket Raffle
- Break Open Tickets
- Raffles
New Application
Organizations must submit a lottery licence application at least 14 days prior to the event. All organizations are responsible for the yearly update of files (Board of Directors, budget, financial statements). Mock-up of the raffle ticket must be attached to ALL applications.
Prize Value
The market retail value of the prizes(s) to be awarded shall not be less that 20% of the anticipated gross proceeds from the sale of the tickets. This is calculated on the total number of tickets expected to be sold multiplied by the price per ticket as approved on the license application.
Important Information
- Please note that should your organization potentially have a prize of $50,000 or more, you will be required to contact AGCO in order to obtain a lottery licence.
- It is illegal to print tickets, promote or conduct a charitable gaming event without a lottery licence.
- An incomplete or late applications may result in the cancellation of your charitable gaming event.
- Any unlawful action during a lottery event may result in additional applications to be declined.
Extensions
From time to time, organizations may be required to postpone an event. Organizations must submit an extension request by writing to the Clerk’s Office at least 14 days prior to the expiry of the lottery licence. Extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the Clerk.
Licence Fees
Fees will be charged in accordance with the User Fees & Charges (102-15) By-Law (page 12).
Download AGCO's Lottery Licence Application here. Application requirements found here.
For more information on lottery licences, please visit the AGCO’s website or contact the Municipality at 613-258-9569.
