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Commissioner of Oaths

The Clerk's Division certifies the validity of information and/or documents.

We provide Commissioner of Oaths service for

  • Documents like affidavits, vehicle transfers and foreign pension forms.
  • Provide a marriage licence
  • Issue burial permits for funeral homes

Marriage Licence applications

Apply

  1. Review the Requirements Respecting Marriage in Ontario (PDF) issued by the Office of the Registrar General
  2. Obtain and complete, with signatures, a Marriage Licence Application (PDF) form (paper copies available at the Paris Customer Service Office, 66 Grand River St. N.)
  3. Contact the Clerk to make an appointment to have a licence issued
  4. At least one applicant must go to the County of Brant Customer Service Office, 66 Grand River St N, Paris during office hours
  5. The fee for a marriage licence is $130.00 to be paid by cash or debit
  6. Proof of identity and age (original document) is required for both applicants
  7. Original/certified divorce certificates must be presented, if applicable

Marriage licences are valid immediately once issued. You have three months from the date of issue to have the marriage performed. If your licence expires, you must purchase another licence. There are no refunds for issued marriage licences.

Death registrations

If you require a death certificate, visit Service Ontario's website and order one online. You can also order a death certificate through a funeral home.

All deaths in Ontario are registered through the Office of the Registrar General. Information on Archived Death Records can be obtained at the Archives of Ontario website or by calling 416.237.1593.

Birth registrations

To register your new baby, visit Service Ontario's Newborn Registration Service. You can submit your application for a birth certificate and social insurance number online at the same time.

Clerk's office

The Clerk's office is located at 66 Grand River St N., Paris. If you require a meeting with the Clerk, please contact 519.44BRANT, 1.855.44BRANT to arrange an appointment.

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