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A post wedding Ceremony checklist for Ontario Couples

Congratulations on your marriage!

This checklist is a guide and should not be considered as inclusive of all the things you may need to do once you get married but it's a good start.  We encourage you to seek additional information as needed for your specific situation. 

You're Married, what happens next

Obtaining Your Marriage Certificate

A Marriage Certificate is not to be confused for the Marriage Licence that you applied for in order to get married. A Marriage Certificate is the legal document that you apply for after you are married. 


 Once your marriage has been registered by the province, which could take between 6-8 weeks from your wedding day, you may apply 

for your Marriage Certificate here. 

Canada Revenue Agency

The CRA requires you to notify them by the end of the month following your wedding. For example if you were married in July, they would need to know by August 31st. You must notify them even if you are not changing your name.

How to notify the CRA

Changing your name

Who to notify and when.

A copy of your marriage certificate is required to change your last name on all government related documents and may be required for various other loyalty cards and important documents. 


Drivers Licence

Health Card

Insurance Providers

Financial Institutions and Credit Card Companies


TRAVEL PLANS?

If you are hoping to change you name after you are married but have already booked a honeymoon or you have plans to travel within 90 days, it is recommended that you wait until you have returned to Ontario to change your name. All of your travel documents must have the same name. 

While you wait for your official certificate to arrive you may also wish to notify:

  • Employer (including benefits provider and pension administrator, if applicable)
  • Medical Professionals
  • Loyalty cards 

How to change your last name

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Land Acknowledgement. Bowtied With Love is based in Katarokwi/Kingston, Ontario, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat. Bowtied With Love's founder and lead wedding planner, Heather, is a part of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation community. 


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