Courthouse & City Hall Weddings in Canada

Complete 2026 guides for 8 Canadian cities. Marriage licence requirements, fees, wait times, and step-by-step processes.

📊 Canada Marriage Licence Analysis

C$113Average Fee
C$80-C$160Fee Range
75%No Wait Required
124 daysAvg Validity

Key Insights

  • Best Value: Montreal at Varies - 100% below average
  • Same-Day Options: 6 cities allow immediate ceremonies
  • Budget-Friendly: 3 cities under C$90
  • Pro Tip: Quebec uses a different system - no license, just publication notice

Quick Comparison: Top 10 Cities

CityFeeWait TimeValid ForBest For
Toronto$160 CADNone90 DaysSpontaneous
Vancouver$100 CADNone90 DaysSpontaneous
MontrealVaries20 DaysN/APlanning ahead
Calgary$80-100 CADNone90 DaysSpontaneous
Ottawa$140 CADNone90 DaysSpontaneous
Edmonton$80-100 CADNone90 DaysSpontaneous
Winnipeg$100 CAD24 Hours90 DaysStandard
Halifax$132.70 CADNone90 DaysSpontaneous

All Canadian Cities - Marriage Licence Guides

Toronto, ON

Wait: None • Valid: 90 Days

Licence Fee: $160 CAD

Vancouver, BC

Wait: None • Valid: 90 Days

Licence Fee: $100 CAD

Montreal, QC

Wait: 20 Days • Valid: N/A

Licence Fee: Varies

Calgary, AB

Wait: None • Valid: 90 Days

Licence Fee: $80-100 CAD

Ottawa, ON

Wait: None • Valid: 90 Days

Licence Fee: $140 CAD

Edmonton, AB

Wait: None • Valid: 90 Days

Licence Fee: $80-100 CAD

Winnipeg, MB

Wait: 24 Hours • Valid: 90 Days

Licence Fee: $100 CAD

Halifax, NS

Wait: None • Valid: 90 Days

Licence Fee: $132.70 CAD