Please visit the Online Marriage Licence Application page for Marriage Licence Applications. All marriage licence applications are now handled by the Province.

Civil Marriage Ceremonies in Carleton Place

The Town of Carleton Place offers onsite and offsite civil marriage ceremonies, performed by experienced wedding officiants. Whether you’re looking for an intimate ceremony at Town Hall, a beautiful outdoor setting in Town Hall Square Park, or a personalized ceremony at a location of your choice, we are here to help make your special day memorable.

Onsite Civil Ceremonies

Locations:

Carleton Place Town Hall (indoors)
Town Hall Square Park (outdoors)

Ceremony Fee: $400 (flat rate, regardless of location)

Venue Rental Fees:

Carleton Place Residents:

Town Hall: $68.25
Town Hall Square Park: $57.25

Non-Residents:

Town Hall: $102.75
Town Hall Square Park: $90.25

$100 deposit required to reserve your ceremony date. This will be deducted from the final fee.

Offsite Civil Ceremonies

We offer offsite ceremonies at a location of your choice within the general Carleton Place area.

Fee: $400 (flat rate)
Additional costs: Mileage fees may apply depending on the location.

Important Information

Marriage Licence: A valid Ontario marriage licence is required. You can obtain one from any municipality in Ontario. Marriage licence applications can be booked online through the Town’s website.
Witnesses: The couple must have two witnesses present at the ceremony. If needed, the Town can assist in locating witnesses.
Ceremony Availability:
Weekday evenings
Friday afternoons
Weekends (any time)

Registration & Marriage Certificate:

After the ceremony, the officiant will mail the signed marriage licence to the Office of the Registrar General.
It takes approximately 8-10 weeks for the marriage to be registered.
Once registered, couples can apply for their official Marriage Certificate through Service Ontario.

For more details, or to book your ceremony, please contact: Stacey Blair, Clerk