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Wedding bells ring at Hamilton City Hall: Civil marriage ceremonies and vow renewals available starting April 2020
HAMILTON, ON – Beginning April 6, 2020, The City of Hamilton will offer civil marriage ceremonies to couples looking to have a simple, non-religious marriage ceremony or vow renewal at Hamilton City Hall.
Civil marriage ceremonies and vow renewals will be performed by an Officiant from the Office of the City Clerk, taking place in Council Chambers, or Meeting Room 830, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm by appointment only. The fee for a civil marriage ceremony is $339, and $56.50 for the renewal of vows.
Learn more about civil marriage at City Hall by visiting www.hamilton.ca/CivilCeremony.
Quick facts
- This is the first time that the City of Hamilton, Office of the City Clerk has offered civil marriage or vow renewals.
- In 2019, the City of Hamilton issued 2,299 marriage licenses.
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