Applications, Licenses and Permits

• Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Complaint and Suggestion Form
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• Kennel License Application Form
• Kennel License Checklist - Sample

• Delegation Request Form

• Building, Septic and Demolition Permit Applications via Cloud Permit
• ARU Fact Sheets: Agricultural Areas and Rural Settlement Areas
• ARU Process Questionnaire
• Schedule 1
• 357 Form (To Be Completed Following a Demolition to Change Property Assessment)

• By-Law Complaint Submission Form
• By-law Exemption Request Form

• For Municipal Drain maintenance requests, please contact Daniel Leduc
• Request for Drainage Improvement and/or Modification (Drainage Act 1990, Section 78)
• Petition for Drainage Works by Owner (Drainage Act 1990, Section 4)

• Burn Permit Application Form
• Public Education Request Form
  
• Fire Code Complaint Form
• Fireworks Display Permit Form
• Fire Prevention / Inspection Request Form.

• 357/358/359 Application to the Council or Assessment Review Board
• Application for Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PAP) for Property Taxes
• Application for E-Send or submit your application online.
• Request for Reconsideration (MPAC)
• Mailing Address Change Form (email Revenue Officer)
• For Vendors - Accounts Payable Direct Deposit Form

• Road Entrance Request Form

• Special Occasion Permit Information - Public Events
• Special Occasion Permit Information - Reception Events 

• General Lottery Terms and Conditions
• Raffle License Terms and Conditions
• Raffle Lottery Application Instructions
• Raffle Lottery Report
• Application to Manage and Conduct a Raffle Lottery
• Break Open Ticket Application
• Break Open Ticket Report
• Break Open Ticket Terms and Conditions

Marriage License Application Form

A marriage license is a required official permit that enables the couple to have a marriage ceremony. It is a prerequisite in obtaining an official Marriage Certificate from the province. The Township of South-West Oxford issues marriage licenses that can be used to marry anywhere in Ontario (we issue licenses for outside the County). There is no waiting period for a marriage license. The license is valid immediately once issued. A Marriage License is valid anywhere in Ontario for 90 days from the date it is issued. Should the 90 day period expire, another license must be purchased. No refunds can be provided for marriage licenses issued.

To obtain a marriage license, an application form must be filled out and must have the original signatures from both applicants. Only one applicant is required to attend the in-person appointment, but must bring the signed application form and government-issued photo identification for both applicants. Identification must be valid (cannot be expired). An appointment is required to obtain a marriage license, please call 519-485-0477 x 7023 to book an appointment with the Clerk prior to visiting our office. 

Government-issued photo identification and proof of citizenship is required for both applicants. Acceptable identification includes:

• Original Birth Certificate
• Valid driver's licence with photo
• Valid passport
• Canadian Citizenship card with photo
• Native Status card with photo
• Record of Immigration Landing with photo
• Age of Majority card with photo  

Applicants Aged 16 and 17 Years

Applicants aged 16 and 17 must have the written consent of their parents. Further information with respect to these situations is available from the Clerk's Office.

Divorced Applicants

Within Canada:  Applicants who have been divorced within Canada are required to produce either the original or a certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce. Certification may be obtained through the Courts.

Outside Canada: Applicants who have been divorced outside of Canada are required to follow a different process in order to ensure that their divorce is honoured in this Country. Please visit the Service Ontario website for further information.

Widowed Applicants

Applicants who are widowed are not required to provide proof of the death of their spouse.

For more information about getting married in Ontario, including a current list of religious officials authorized to perform legal marriages, please visit Service Ontario website. 

Civil Marriage Solemnization Service

The Township offers civil marriage solemnization service (civil marriage ceremonies). The Township has authorized Jack C. Wharram Jr. to provide this service upon request. Please contact the Clerk to book this service. Associated fees and charges are listed below.

Fees and Charges

Schedule 'A' of the Township of South-West Oxford By-law No. 55-2022 lists the fees as the following:

Marriage License Fee: $100.00 (no HST)

Civil Marriage Solemnization Service in Township Office (during regular office hours): $250.00 + HST

Civil Marriage Solemnization Service (outside regular office hours): $300.00 + HST

Rehearsal Fee: $50.00 + HST

Mileage (outside Township of South-West Oxford): $0.61/km + HST

Fees can be payable by cash, cheque or debit.