What is a Record of Marriage?
A Record of Marriage is given to a couple after their ceremony and is the only proof of marriage until the union is officially registered. The person solemnizing the marriage is responsible for submitting the Statement of Marriage (form 7) to the Office of the Registrar General. The marriage will be registered once this form is received and processed.
Updating Personal Identification
In most cases, a Record of Marriage is sufficient when updating personal identification to an assumed married surname. Where a marriage certificate is required, the spouse must wait 10 to 15 weeks from the date of marriage.
If a couple marries outside of Canada, their marriage is not registered in Ontario. The marriage certificate they receive can be used to update their personal identification to a new surname.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the City of Burlington or the Office of the Registrar General.
Service Burlington Counter
426 Brant Street
Burlington, Ont.
Vital Statistics Inquiries - 905 335-7803
Automated Information Line - 905 335-7836
Office of the Registrar General
P. O. Box 4600
189 Red River Road
Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-461-2156
Toronto and outside Ontario: 416-325-8305