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Licenses

Please see below for information on Dog Licenses, Lottery Licenses and Marriage Licenses

Dog Licenses

All dogs in the Town Grand Valley must be licensed and wear a current dog tag in accordance with our Canine Control Bylaw. 

Visit grandvalley.docupet.com to license your pet now and browse hundreds of license tag styles.

The Town of Grand Valley has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for Grand Valley residents. Dog licenses can now be purchased and renewed online at grandvalley.docupet.com. This new, easy-to-use online licensing service provides a quick and easy process to license your pet in Grand Valley.

Previously, dog licenses expired annually on December 31, but through the new partnership with DocuPet licenses are now valid for 365 days after purchase. This means that no matter what time of year residents purchase a dog’s license, it will be valid for 365 days. Please note that all 2021 licenses will now expire on March 31, 2022.

The new licensing program allows residents to select a standard license tag at no additional charge or upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colourful designer tag styles for $15. 20% of all designer tag sales are donated to Orangeville SPCA through DocuPet’s Safe&Happy Fund.

Each DocuPet tag, standard or designer, doubles as a pet’s official license in Grand Valley and comes equipped with the HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, which relies on a dedicated full time dispatch staff and linked pet profiles to help get lost pets home quickly.

Licensing your dog not only displays responsible pet ownership but it also helps fund local animal welfare initiatives in your community. In addition to your pet’s official Grand Valley pet license, here are some benefits of your DocuPet online profile:

  • Hundreds of unique and colourful designer tag styles to choose from or design your own tag style online
  • With full access to HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service, upload recent photos of your pet and include important information that will help identify and retrieve them if they become lost
  • Gain access to exclusive promotions and discounts
  • Add additional pet guardians to your pet's profile
  • Skip the trip and easily purchase or renew your pet's license from the comfort of home
  • Upload important new documents for your pet by snapping a photo
  • Make an optional donation to the Orangeville SPCA via DocuPet’s Safe&Happy Fund and help support local animals in need
  • Easily view and download your pet’s license documentation
  • Read up on exclusive pet-focused content
  • Manage, or make changes to your account at anytime including updating your contact information and making changes to pet details and status
  • View your order status and history

Lottery Licenses

All lotteries, raffles, 50/50 draws, etc., require a license issued by either the municipality or the Province of Ontario. The Town of Grand Valley can only issue licenses for lotteries run by charitable or non-profit organizations as defined by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario. Please call the Town of Grand Valley Municipal Office at 519-928-5652 to confirm license eligibility and the availability of a Licensing Officer.

Marriage Licenses

The Town of Grand Valley is pleased to partner with the Province to offer online marriage license application services. Please visit this link Getting married/ontario.ca to learn more and apply online

Planning your wedding ceremony is exciting and at times overwhelming.  We're here to make the process easier.  We can help you get all of the documents you need to make your marriage official.  

Our office is your destination for these needs.  We are available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except statutory and other holidays).

Apply for a Marriage Licence

Marriage licenses can be issued by the Town of Grand Valley, within 3 months of the proposed date of marriage.

You will need to complete an Ontario Marriage License Application Form and submit it to the Town Hall located at 5 Main Street North from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  You can also apply for your marriage license online at the following link Getting married/ontario.ca

You will require an appointment to obtain your marriage license.  We encourage both applicants attend together; however, if only one person can attend, they will need proper documents for the absent person. Two pieces of government issued identification will be required.

To set up an appointment for requesting a marriage license, please call the Municipal Office at 519-928-5652 or email us at info@townofgrandvalley.ca.

Upon arrival at your booked appointment, your application will be processed as you wait and you will leave with an official marriage license. Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issue. 

If previously married, an original or court certified copy of the decree absolute or an original Certificate of Divorce is required. Divorce judgements and orders are not acceptable, nor are photocopies. 

The fee for a marriage license is $115.00, payable by cash, debit or credit card.

Along with your completed Marriage License Application form, both applicants will need to have two pieces of government issued identification. Once piece must be photo ID. Valid government ID includes a:

  • Birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
  • Valid passport
  • Record of immigration landing
  • Canadian Citizenship Card
  • Valid driver's license
  • Valid Ontario Photo Card

If both applicants can't attend in person, one applicant can bring the above identification requirements for both applicants.

If you are divorced or widowed and applying for a marriage license, you will need to review the Government of Ontario guidelines to make sure you have all of the necessary paperwork.

In order to get a marriage license in Ontario, you must be at least 16 years of age. Review the Government of Ontario age regulations to determine what you need to get a marriage license under the age of 18.

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