Getting married is one of the most important events in our life. There are a lot of information that you need to know in order do marry someone else. Here in Ontario you have to be at least 18 years old (if you’re 16 or 17 you can get an authorization from your parents or guardian), it should be voluntary (you cannot be forced to marry), it could be from the same sex or opposite sex (in Ontario, since 2003 you can marry someone from the same sex), you are not required to have a Canadian citizenship nor you need to be a resident of Ontario. And, the most important thing, both partners must be physically present. If you are divorced, you must show evidence of your divorce.
The first thing that you should do to get married in Ontario is to obtain a marriage license application. After you have the marriage license, you have to apply for the marriage license in person. Do not forget to bring proof of identification such as birthday certificate, passport, Canadian citizenship card, etc. There’s also a fee that you have to pay. As of today, the fee in Toronto to get a marriage license is $130 dollars. Please also remember that the license is valid for 3 months.
There are different ways to perform your marriage. You have to verify the list of religious officials registered to perform marriages in Ontario using the Service Ontario website. After the ceremony is completed, the person who performed the marriage will forward the signed marriage license to the Office of the Registrar General for registration. Then, you can also ask for a marriage certificate, which includes couple’s names, the date of the marriage, the names of the witnesses, etc.
Now, the best part: The marriage certificate is not a legal record. A marriage certificate proves that a marriage has taken place. Only a court can determine if your marriage is valid. The Office of the Registrar General registers marriages that occur in Ontario according to the Marriage Act. The marriage certificate is an official record of the registration of the event but does not confer validity. If you have questions about validity, you need to speak with a lawyer.
Anyways, just say I do. And be happy. 
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