Life Events

Births

Replace Birth Certificate

Visit ServiceOntario's Website for more forms and information. 

Newborn Birth Registrations

Visit ServiceOntario's Website for more forms and information. 

If your baby is over one year of age, you need to complete a delayed registration of birth. To begin this process, you must first apply for your baby's birth certificate.

To get this form and more information, contact ServiceOntario at 1-800-461-2156 or in Toronto 416-325-8305.

Marriages

The City of Orillia issues Marriage Licences on behalf of the Province of Ontario.   

Please fill out the Marriage Licence Application Form prior to visiting the Orillia City Centre to obtain your marriage licence. Hard copy applications are available at the Orillia City Centre.   

The application must be printed and signed by both applicants.  Please bring the application with original signatures of both applicants along with original identification for both applicants, to the Orillia City Centre.  Photocopies, scans or electronic signatures will not be accepted. 

A marriage licence can be obtained by:

• Booking an appointment on the City’s website by filling out the online booking form to guarantee your timeslot.

                  OR

• Visit City Hall Monday – Friday between 8:30AM and 4:30PM to inquire about availability.

Please note the following requirements:

• The 2023 Marriage Licence fee is $160.00.  The fee must be paid either by cash or debit at time of issue or by credit card when completing the application online. 
• A marriage licence will only be issued to one or both of the applicants. 
• Marriage licences are valid for 90 days from the date issued. The intended date of marriage must be provided on the application.
• Identification is required. Both applicants must provide the following:
  • 2 (two) pieces of government-issued identification OR a current and valid passport. Photocopies are not acceptable. One piece of identification for each person getting married must include their photo.
  • Examples of government-issued identification include:
    • government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
    • record of immigrant landing
    • Canadian Citizenship Card
    • valid driver’s licence
    • valid Ontario Photo Card 

• Applicants who have been divorced in Canada must provide the original certificate of divorce or original decree absolute (or a certified copy of the same) from the Court you were divorced in. A divorce order or judgment is not acceptable.
• Applicants who have been divorced outside of Canada must follow the guidelines of the "Out of Country Divorce Package". Please contact us for more information.
• Applicants aged 16-17 must have the consent of both parents. Please contact us for more information.
• There are no residency, medical, or citizenship requirements.

Deaths

Funeral Homes

Carson Funeral Home
54 Coldwater Street, Orillia, 705-326-3595

Mundell Funeral Home
79 West Street North, Orillia, 705-325-2231

Simcoe Funeral Home
38 James Street East, Orillia, 705-327-0221

Simcoe Cremation Service
705-828-4669 

Cemeteries

St. Andrew's - St. James' Cemetery
320 Coldwater Road, Orillia, 705-326-6021

St. Michael's Cemetery
7975 Highway 12, Orillia, 705-329-1390

Death Registrations

To register a death, please contact the Clerk's Division of the City of Orillia.

If you require a copy of a death certificate, application forms can be obtained from the ServiceOntario website.