If you were divorced in Canada:
You will need to bring official proof of the divorce with you when you apply for a marriage licence. This can be the original or a court-certified copy of one of three documents:
- the final decree
- the final judgment
- a certificate of divorce
If you were divorced outside of Canada:
If you were divorced outside of Canada, you will need to provide specific documents to prove that you are no longer married. These documents must be validated by the government and may take up to 4 weeks to process.
You will need to send the following documents to Service Ontario:
- Marriage Licence Application form: completed and signed
- Statement of Sole Responsibility: for each divorce (signed by both people who are planning to get married and a witness)
- Legal Opinion Letter: from an Ontario lawyer, addressed to both people who plan to get married, giving reasons why the divorce or annulment should be recognized in Ontario
- Divorce Decree or Annulment: a copy in English or French. If the decree is in another language, you will need to include a translated copy and an affidavit sworn by a certified translator
For further information on what is required please visit the Ontario Government's website on Marriage Licence Regulations