Clerk Services

An approved application is required in order to conduct a lottery scheme to raise funds, provided the organization has a demonstrated charitable or religious mandate.

Lottery-specific applications: 

• Bingo Lottery Application (PDF)
• Raffle Lottery Application (PDF)
• Break Open Ticket Application (PDF)
• Blanket Raffle Application (PDF)

What You Need To Know

How does my organization apply for a lottery license?

Step 1: Identify Your Lottery Type
Figure out what kind of lottery your organization plans to run (e.g., raffle, bingo, 50/50 draw).

Step 2: Complete the First-Time Questionnaire

Step 3: Get the Right Application Form
Pick up the correct application form from the municipal office.

Step 4: Fill Out the Form
Complete the form carefully, following the instructions and any related guidelines for your type of lottery event.

What lottery schemes do municipalities license?

A municipality may issue licenses to conduct the following lottery events:

• Bingo events with prize boards $5,500 and under;
• Media bingo events;
• Ticket raffle lotteries for total prized $50,000 and under;
• All break open ticket lotteries not licensed by the provincial office; and
• Bazaar Gaming Events.

What is considered ineligible use of proceeds?

Proceeds from lottery licenses may not be used for the following:

• Academic and sports awards and trophies;
• Volunteer recognition
• Fundraising activities, including wages for fundraiser and the cost of promotional materials;
• The provision of services for which the organization receives government funding or which the organization is required by law to provide;
• Legal Fees/costs incurred by the organization;
• Accounting fees, except as provided for by the terms and conditions of the lottery license;
• Out of pocket expense for volunteers to participate in the licensed lottery event, except as provided for by the terms and conditions of the lottery license.

The above list is not intended to be exhaustive but to simply provide some examples of ineligible use of proceeds.

Marriage Services

You can apply for a marriage license in-person at the Municipal Office. Please note, you should make an appointment to have your license issued.  Please call our office to request an appointment or e-mail us.

Marriage licenses can be issued no more than ninety (90) days in advance of your intended date of marriage. You may download the Marriage License form prior to visiting the office. These forms can also be provided in person at our office. At least one of the two individuals getting married must submit the application-in person. 

The fee for a marriage license is $125.00. 

Members of our Corporate Services Department issue Marriage Licences and can provide Wedding Officiant services for civil/non-denominational marriages for an additional fee: 

The additional fee for an in-office ceremony is $150.00

In-office ceremonies can be scheduled during regular Township hours of operation, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm 

There are only 10 people permitted in the room at one time for the ceremony. This includes the officiant, the couple, two witnesses and up to five guests.

The additional fees for an off site ceremony is $150.00 for the ceremony and $200.00 for the Officiant

Off site ceremonies can be scheduled on evenings and weekends outside of regular Township hours of operation.

Identification Requirements:

Each person must provide two original pieces of valid identification—photocopies are not accepted. Acceptable forms of ID include a birth certificate, valid passport, driver’s license, Canadian citizenship card, government-issued refugee travel document, U.S. green card, Indigenous status card, permanent residency card or record of landing, Ontario Photo Card, citizenship card from any country, Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC), or a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL). Please note that Ontario health cards and social insurance number (SIN) cards are not accepted.

Divorce Documents Required: 

When an Applicant has been divorced and the Divorce was granted in Canada, the original or a Court Certified Copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce is required.  A Copy can only be certified by the Court in which the Applicant was divorced (a photocopy will not be accepted).  In the case of a Divorce granted in Quebec, the Divorce Judgment will only be accepted if it was issued before 1986.

Any divorce(s) granted outside of Canada requires special authorization from the Province BEFORE the marriage licence application can be processed by the municipal licensing officer. If the divorce was granted outside of Canada, please consult the Clerk's Division for further details. The process of applying for and receiving the necessary authorization may result in a delay in the issuance of the Marriage Licence.

Any individual or group wishing to make a public presentation to Council must submit a Delegation Application. Applications can be submitted online, or in writing, and must outline the reason for the presentation. Applications must be submitted to the Township Clerk, by 12:00 noon at least ten days prior to the Council meeting.

The application must include the name and address of the person who will speak to Council, a description of the matter being presented, the specific request being made, the reason for the request, an explanation of the issue involved, a summary of any current or proposed legislation or policy related to the matter, and a copy of any materials that will be discussed.

Application

The Township offers Commissioner of Oath services. Certain documents require a Commissioner to certify that a required oath, affirmation or declaration has been administered properly.

Our Commissioners will witness the signature of people who are affirming/swearing the contents of a document to be true. You must wait to sign your document in the presence of the Commissioner.

If you are seeking these service you can visit the Municipal Office or make an appointment during regular business hours. Please provide valid photo identification to have your signature witnesses by a Commissioner of Oaths.

Common documents we can commission include:

• Vehicle transfers
• Insurance claim forms
• Foreign pension of life insurance out of the country
• Consent letters for children travelling out of the country
• Immunization exemptions

We reserve the right to refuse commissioning services of any document.

Please note, we do not offer the service of a "Notary Public". Those services may be found at a lawyer's office.