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Legislative ServicesCommissioner of Oaths
Commissioner of OathsCommissioner of Oaths Commissioner of Oaths services are offered through the Legislative & Information Services Department, at Ajax Town Hall and include affidavits, oaths and statutory declarations. The Town does not have a Notary Public and cannot notarize documents. A list of Notary Publics and lawyers, who can notarize documents, can be found in your local phone directory. Since the requirements of the documents vary, it is recommended that you contact the Town of Ajax in advance of your visit to confirm that your documents can be commissioned by the Town. Please click here for a list of documents the Town of Ajax is authorized to commission. Commissioners for the Town of Ajax are not authorized to sign any documents related to the following:
To have a document commissioned, each party required to sign the document must visit the Legislative and Information Services Department in person. The request for the Commissioner of Oaths service must be made by the same individual(s) who will be taking the oath and signing the document. That individual must present an original piece of photo identification (no copies permitted) in the form of government issued photo identification (i.e. a valid driver’s licence, a valid passport) for each party required to sign the document. The document(s) to be commissioned must be signed in the presence of the Commissioner of Oaths. The Town of Ajax charges a $15.00 fee payable by cash, debit or money order for every five (5) signatures. This service is offered Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Legislative & Information Services, Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Avenue South. For more information, please contact Legislative and Information Services through the main switchboard at 905-683-4550.
Birth Registration/Birth Certificates1. Register the birth of your baby under the age of one year Click How to Register a Birth in Ontario for more information.
If you are travelling with a newborn and need a birth certificate quickly, you can request it through the province’s Newborn Registration Service. Click here for more details. Travel letters are no longer issued by the Town of Ajax. For additional information, please contact the office of the Registrar General at (416)-325-8305 or 1-(800)-461-2156.
Home BirthsAll home births occurring in Ajax must be registered through Legislative and Information Services. The forms can be obtained at the Information Desk at 65 Harwood Avenue, Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H9. PLease note: Birth registrations take up to 4 months; the fee for registering a birth is $25.00
Marriage Licences
Marriage Licence Requirements The marriage licence application must be completed and signed by both applicants, however, only one party needs to present the completed application form. A marriage licence can only be issued to the applicant and/or joint applicant. Identification is required for both parties, regardless whether both parties attend the office.First piece of identification must be:
Second supporting piece of identification must be one of the following:
The issuer will take a copy of the identification provided and attach it to the marriage licence application. Please note that we only accept original documents or true certified copies. Age RequirementsBoth partners must be 18 years of age or older. If you are 16 or 17 years of age, parental consent is required. Please contact the Office of the Registrar General at 1-800-461-2156 or 416-325-8305 for further information. If you are under the age of 16 years, you may not marry in the Province of Ontario. Marriage after DivorceIf you were divorced in Canada, the original or court certified true copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce must be provided. It cannot be a photocopy; you can obtain a certified copy from the court that granted the divorce. Divorce Outside of CanadaAn applicant whose former marriage was dissolved or annulled in a jurisdiction other than Canada, must obtain authorization from the Office of the Registrar General before a marriage licence may be issued. A package can be picked up from the Legislative and Information Services Department, Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Avenue South. To obtain this authorization, the applicants or a lawyer representing the applicants, must submit the following:
Send all of the information to: The Marriage Office Once approval has been received from the Office of the Registrar General, please present the marriage licence application form, together with the letter from the Office of the Registrar General addressed to Issuer of Marriage Licences. This letter gives authorization to issue the marriage licence. For additional information, please contact 905-619-2529, ext. 3338.
Blood TestsBlood tests or medical certificates are not required in Ontario. Widow or WidowerIf either party to the marriage licence application is a widow or widower, they are not required to produce a death certificate to obtain a marriage licence. Civil Marriage CeremoniesCivil Marriage Ceremonies are now being offered by the Town of Ajax. Lottery LicencesThe Town of Ajax issues lottery licences in accordance with Provincial regulations for Bingo Lotteries up to a $5,500.00 prize board, Raffle Lotteries with a Prize board of $50,000.00 and under, and Break Open Tickets. Please visit Lottery Licences for further information. Records Management & FOI RequestsRequests For Information under the Freedom of Information Act must be made in writing to the Records Co-ordinator and must include a $5 fee. Search time, photocopying and electronic rendering of requested material may be subject to further fees. Please contact the Records Coordinator for further information or visit the FOI Web site of the Provincial Government. |
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