Legal Paperwork
Legal Paperwork
Legal Paperwork
Legal Paperwork

Legal Paperwork

$425.00 CAD $325.00 CAD
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prices may vary depending upon your specific requests

This package is designed for completing the legal components & paperwork for getting married in Ontario. 
The couple and their two witnesses will be present. 
If you do not have witnesses, arrangements can be made to bring witnesses for you for a fee of $35 per person. 
Paperwork experiences are completed at a spot in Liberty Village.
The indoor studio space is available for an additional $60.

Initial Consultation
We will have a phone or video meeting to clarify which package best suits your needs.
You'll then be sent the official wedding contract. 
Once completed and your payment is received your date is secured.
You may settle the invoice with an etransfer or credit card.

Ceremony
On the day of the wedding we will meet promptly at the scheduled time at our predetermined location.  
Late charges will be applied.
Please note this is a 15 minute booking.

If paperwork only offerings are requested at a location outside of Liberty Village, a travel & parking fee may also be added & fees will be discussed on an individual basis.  

Paperwork
We will complete the necessary paperwork with your witnesses and I will submit your completed license to the Marriage Office within 48 hours.
You are then provided notes that will guide you as to how to apply for your Marriage Certificate online anytime after the wedding and you will receive it within a few months. Should you need the Marriage Certificate expedited for a valid reason, Francesca can thoroughly guide you through the process with clearly written notes. 

NOTE:
Please ensure you bring the Marriage License in the Government Envelope. 

If extra people, rings, vows, cake, bubbly or any additional elements are desired in addition to the legal requirements you will need to opt for the Customized Legal Paperwork Ceremony.
The extra fees will apply if at your appointment you make these additional changes.

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FAQs

You are welcome to reach out anytime for questions or concerns about anything related to your special day at no extra cost. If I can help you, it would be an honour and a privilege to support you.

1. You can pick the licence up from any City Hall in Ontario within 90 days of the ceremony. The newest policy is to make an appointment before you go in. Only one applicant needs to go, and must have the partner's original pieces of ID and signatures on the form.

2. Fill in the form before you go to City Hall.

3. You will need to bring 2 pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. One piece of identification must include your photo. These are the documents that are permitted:

- 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.

- Certificate of Divorce.


You can go online to apply for your marriage certificate the day of your wedding onwards. I always suggest getting the long (full copy of the license) and short (certificate) forms because you never know when you might need them. Currently it can take up to 12 weeks to receive the certificate, so you would not want to be left waiting if you needed it.

Expediting a marriage certificate is possible, however, the processing time can vary depending upon your needs and the happening at the marriage office. I am more than happy to support you through these steps if you need. I have clients with medical emergencies and immigration needs receive their certificate within 2-3 weeks. If there is an urgent need, we will do all we can to speed up the process.

It is so important to ensure that your wedding officiant is actually registered with the Ministry of Ontario. Here is a link to the government website where you can find my official registration.

Being registered with a Ministry as a reverend, clergy or a chaplain does not guarantee that the person is registered with the province. My personal designation is a Minister with the Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry (CIMM) whose head office is in British Columbia, but I am only registered in Ontario. However, I can obtain a temporary license to perform a wedding in other provinces.