Lottery Licensing
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario requires organizations wishing to run lotteries such as bingo games, raffles or Nevada break open tickets, to apply for a licence in the municipality where the event is to be held.
For more information on applying for a lottery licence, contact the Clerk's Department.
Additional information and application forms are available from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario's website www.agco.on.ca
Marriage Licenses
General:
An Application Form must be completed and signed by both parties in order to obtain a Marriage Licence. The application form must be submitted to the marriage licence issuer along with supporting documents for both parties. Both parties are encouraged to attend in person, however only one of the parties is required to submit the application provided they have the proper documents for the absent party. The Marriage Licence is valid for use anywhere in Ontario for a period of 3 months from date of issue.
Who May Marry:
Any person who is at least 18 years of age may marry. Applicants 16 or 17 years of age require parental consent. A Form 6 (available from this office) must be completed and signed by both parents/guardians. Additional information is available by contacting 519-846-9691 Ext. 240.
Location & Hours:
Centre Wellington Civic Centre, Office of the Clerk, 1 MacDonald Square, Elora. Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Appointments are not always required, however it is suggested that you phone the number above before coming to the office.
Licence Fee:
$120 payable by cash/debit only
ID Required:
Two pieces of ID required for both parties. Bring original Birth Certificate plus current photo ID. Photo ID can be a passport, Canadian citizenship or current driver's licence.
If divorced in Canada, the Original or Court Certified Copy of the Certificate of Divorce must accompany ID. A Divorce Judgment is not acceptable proof of divorce. If divorced outside of Canada please contact this office for further instructions.
Dog Tag Licenses
The Dog Control By-law (found below) for the Township of Centre Wellington requires every owner of a dog, before the 30th day of April or within fifteen (15) days of becoming the owner of a dog, to register the dog with the Township and procure a licence which shall expire on the 30th day of April the following year. Registering your dog(s) not only demonstrates responsible pet ownership but it also helps with identification and the safe return of your pet if found running at large. If you have purchased a licence in the past and no longer own a dog, it is important to contact the Township office to avoid penalties.
Dog Tag Fees:
If purchased by April 30th $25.00
after April 30th (renewals only) $45.00
If purchased after November 1st $12.50
Replacement tags $ 7.00
Complete and mail a Dog Tag Application Form (found below), with the appropriate fee and a dog tag will be mailed to you. If you no longer have a dog, please contact the Township Office, 519-846-9691 ext 252 to avoid penalties.
Miscellaneous:
No owner or occupier of a premises shall keep more than two (2) dogs on any premises. No owner of a dog shall permit the dog to make any noise likely to disturb the inhabitants of the Township of Centre Wellington.
Pit Bull Ban In Effect:
Amendments to the Dog Owner's Liability Act and the restrictions on pit bulls came into effect as of August 29, 2005. The amendments prohibit anyone from owning, breeding, transferring, importing, fighting or abandoning pit bulls. The definition of a pit bull includes, pit bull terrier, staffordshire bull terrier, american pit bull terrier or a dog that shares the physical characteristics with any of those listed.
For Ontario residents who currently own a pit bull, the new legislation contains a grandfathering clause which allows existing pit bulls to remain in Ontario provided the owner can provie the pit bull was in Ontario prior to August 29, 2005 or born within 90 days of that date. The best way to ensure proof of ownership is to register your dog with the Township of Centre Wellington.
For Restricted or "Grandfathered" Pit Bulls, the regulations stipulate restricted pit bulls must be spayed or neutered and leased and muzzled in public. The onus to prove a dog is not a pit bull lies with the owner of the dog.
Pit Bull Registry:
To register your dog, contact the Clerk's Department at 519-846-9691, ext 243
To obtain a copy of the Dog Owner's Liability Act visit http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca under Statutes and Associated Regulations.