Birth, marriage and death certificates are issued by ServiceOntario, not the City of North Bay. The City issues marriage licences and registers deaths that occur within the city.
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The City of North Bay does not register births or issue birth certificates.
Birth registration, birth certificates and newborn registration are available through ServiceOntario.
Marriage Licences are issued by appointment Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The fee for a Marriage Licence is $155.
Complete the application before your appointment.
If you are not able to print the Marriage Licence Application Form, you can pick one up during regular business hours in the Clerk’s Office at City Hall (Fifth Floor). Otherwise, both parties will be required to complete and sign the form upon attending the appointment.
Provide two pieces of identification for each person getting married.
First piece of identification – one of the following is required:
Second piece of identification, which must include your photo – one of the following is required:
If you have been married before, you'll need to provide additional documentation before the City can issue a marriage licence.
Bring your original Certificate of Divorce or a court-certified copy.
Note: If your divorce was granted in Ontario, a Certificate of Divorce is required. A Divorce Order cannot be accepted.
If your divorce was granted outside Canada, approval from the Office of the Registrar General is required before a marriage licence can be issued.
See the Marriage Licence Requirements for details.
Bring one of the following documents for your deceased spouse:
The City does not currently perform civil marriage ceremonies. A list of registered officiants is published by Service Ontario.
The City does not issue Marriage Certificates.
After your ceremony, your marriage officiant submits the completed Marriage Licence to ServiceOntario for registration. Once your marriage has been registered (typically 8–12 weeks after your ceremony), you can apply to ServiceOntario for an official or replacement marriage certificate.
The City does not issue Death Certificates.
When a death occurs in North Bay, the funeral director prepares the required documents and submits them to the City for registration. The City registers the death and forwards the registration to the Office of the Registrar General.
Once a death is registered, a death certificate can be obtained through ServiceOntario.