1. Review the identification requirements.
2. Review guidelines on re-marrying after a divorce, if applicable.
3. Complete a marriage licence application.

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4. Visit the Township Office with the following:
   • completed application with original signatures and dated/li>
   • 2 pieces of original and valid government issued ID for each person applying
   • divorce documentation, if applicable

   You can apply without your partner, if:

   • both of you have signed and dated the completed application
   • you bring the required identification for each person on the application (original ID only, we will not accept photocopies or scanned images)
   • bring original divorce documentation, if applicable

The cost of a marriage licence is $130 (HST included).

We accept cash, debit, or cheque made payable to “Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.”

The marriage licence fee is non-refundable.

Anyone over the age of 16 years old can get married in Ontario. If you are under 18 years of age you will need consent from your parents or legal guardians. A parental consent form must be completed and can be picked up from the Township. Your parents or legal guardians must also be present at the time you submit your marriage licence application.

Everyone is welcome to apply for a marriage licence and get married in Ontario, whether you live here permanently or temporarily. There are no gender, residency, citizenship or medical requirements when applying for a marriage licence. The requirements are the same for everyone.

Each person applying for the marriage licence must bring 2 pieces of acceptable government issued identification (ID) from the list below.

• Identification must be valid and original (we will not accept photocopies or scanned images/documents)
• Identification must provide your legal name and date of birth
• Your first and last names must match on the two pieces of ID that are presenting.
• To have your middle name(s) included on your marriage licence it must also appear on both pieces of ID.
• ID on the list can be from any country, as long as it is government issued.
• If the ID is not in English, a written translation from a certified translator is required.
• S.I.N. cards will not be accepted.

Acceptable identification

• Birth Certificate
• Passport
• Driver’s Licence
• Ontario Photo Card (Purple photo ID card)
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Canadian Citizenship Card)
• Canadian Government Refugee Travel Document
• Conditional Release Identification Card
• United States Green Card
• Native Status Card
• Record of Immigration Landing
• Confirmation of Permanent Residency
• Permanent Residency Card
• Citizenship Card
• Identity Card
• Nexus Card
• Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC)
• Possession & Acquisition Licence (PAL)

Divorced in Canada

You must submit official proof of the divorce when you apply for a marriage licence. This can be the original or a court-certified copy of a:

• Final decree
• Certificate of divorce

A certified copy of either of the above divorce documents may be obtained from the court office that granted the divorce. A Decree Nisi, Divorce Order or Judgement is not acceptable. All documents will be returned.

If you do not know where your divorce was granted you can contact the Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings or 1-613-957-4519.

Divorced Outside of Canada (Foreign Divorce)

If you were divorced outside of Canada, you will need to provide certain documents to prove that you are no longer married. The Office of the Registrar General for the province of Ontario needs to validate these documents and provide authorization in order for you to get a marriage licence.

For more information, contact the Marriage Office at 1-800-461-2156 (toll-free) or visit Service Ontario. Foreign divorce packages can also be picked up at any of our offices.

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Witnesses 

Two witnesses are required, both of whom should be over fourteen years of age (16 years old preferred).  The witnesses must be able to understand the ceremony and what is taking place.

Additional Residential Units By-Law being a by-law with respect to additional residential units (ARUs).

Animal Control By-law being a by-law with respect to the regulation and control, protection and identification of dogs and for prohibiting the keeping of animals of any class thereof.

Building By-law being a by-law respecting Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections.

Development Charges By-law being a by-law to establish development charges for the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley

Tariff of Fees By-law being a by-law to establish the fees and charges for various services provided by the Township

Littering By-law being a By-Law to Prohibit the Throwing, Placing or Depositing of Refuse or Debris on Lands within the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley. 

Mobile Vendor By-law being a by-law to regulate and license temporary food and merchandise vendors 

Parking By-law being a by-law to regulate the parking, stopping, standing or placing of an object or vehicles on a highway in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley

Property Standards By-law being a by-law to provide standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Swimming Pool By-law being that a By-law regulating the enclosure and location of privately owned outdoor pools.

Top Soil Removal By-law being a by-law to reguIate and prohibit the removal of topsoil within the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Waste Management By-law being a By-law for establishing and maintaining a system for the collection removal and disposal of household garbage and recyclable materials, the processing of compostable materials, household hazardous waste and other refuse in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Darren Umpherson, Weed Inspector for Lanark County, is appointed by By-Law to carry out and perform the duties, as required of him under the provisions of the Weed Control Act. The Weed Inspector performs inspections & enforcement duties with respect to complaints regarding nuisance weeds affecting lands used for agricultural and horticultural purposes.

If you require further information, or wish to initiate an inspection by the Weed Inspector please contact the County of Lanark at 613-267-1353.

Drummond/North Elmsley's Dog Pound is located at – 810 Pelton Road, Kemptville; Phone: 613-204-7479

If you own a pet, please minimize the impact your pet(s) may have on your neighbors. To be a good pet owning neighbor you should:

1. Control excessive noise
If you own a dog be aware of the noise they can make. Many pet owners can become selectively deaf, tuning out or ignoring the noise their pets can make when they bark. Don’t let your dog bark on a continuous or consistent basis when outdoors. Carefully monitoring your pets’ barking while outside at night, mornings and on the weekends can make for a peaceful neighborhood.

2. Keep your pet under control
Fences can make great neighbors. People that do not own pets do not appreciate your pet coming onto their property. What you see as an adorable ball of fur can sometimes be your neighbor’s worst nightmare. When walking your pet always use a leash this not only makes your neighbor more comfortable but can also save your pets life.

3. Poop & scoop
It is your responsibility to clean up after your pet. Many people take great pride in their property, so allowing your pet to urinate or defecate on your neighbor’s property will definitely lead to problems.

4. Identification dog tags
The Township will not be selling dog tags so please make sure your dog has an identification tag with your contact information on it in the event your dog wanders away from home so it can be quickly reunited with you.

The Township will not be issuing dog tags.  You are encouraged to provide your own personal tag with identifiying information to assist in the event your dog is lost.

A kennel license is required in the Township of Drummnond/North Elmsley.  A kennel must conform to the Township's Zoning By-law and Kennel regulations. 

See Section 2: Kennels of the Animal Control By-law

Cruelty to animals is a criminal offense and against the law. To report animal cruelty, call the OSPCA at 613-310-7722.

Section 5.1 of the DOLA states that “each owner of a dog shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent it from biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals.” In other words, dog owners are strictly liable for any damage or injury caused by their dogs.

https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/about/pubs/dola-pubsfty/dola-pubsfty.php#TOC_06

Compensation for Livestock Losses Due to Wolf/Coyote/Dog Predation
Under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program livestock and poultry producers are entitled to make claims to their local municipality for livestock losses attributed to attacks by wolves, coyotes or dogs.

What do I do if I believe I have suffered a loss of livestock due to predation?
If you believe your livestock/poultry have suffered an injury/kill due to predation by a coyote, wolf or a stray dog, do not remove the carcass from the attack site as the investigator will want to examine the area for evidence to help determine the cause of the loss. Please take photographs as soon as possible. You can report livestock injuries/kill directly to your livestock investigator. Drummond/North Elmsley has two livestock investigators employed. 

Steve Moore services residents who live  in the North Elmsley Ward. Contact Steve Moore at  613-812-3216 
Bill Armstrong services resdients who live in the Drummond Ward. Contact Bill Armstrong at  613-851-4571

Not sure if your property is within the Drummond or North Elmsley Ward, there are two ways to check.
1. If your property's roll number begins with 919 you live in the Drummond Ward. If your roll number begin with 908 you live in the North Elmsley Ward.
2. Or you can view our Ward Map

You may also contact the Township Office at 613 - 267-6500 ext 231 during business hours or on weekend or holidays to notfiy us of a livestock kill, please leave a messsage.  

What happens when I contact the Township?
The service standards are as follows:

1. Within 48 hours from the time of discovering death or injury, the livestock owner must notify the municipality. This is the notification date.
2. Within 3 business days from receiving notification, the investigator will conduct a full investigation of the incident.
3. Within 10 business days from receiving notification, the investigator will prepare and serve a report (i.e. the Program Application) with all applicable identification numbers in writing to the Municipal Clerk.
4. The municipality, will send your application to OMAFRA, and then the Ministry will evaluate, and send the owner a letter whether your claim is approved and if any compensation is to be awarded. The livestock owners has 20 business days from the time the Program Application is received to request a review if they disagree.
5. If no requests for appeals are filed within 20 business days, the municipality will receive notification from the Ministry to release compensation.

Are there any eligibility requirements?
You must provide a valid FBR and Premises ID
Also - if a livestock owner is eligible for compensation and chooses not to provide a SIN/Business Number, they will not be eligible to receive that claim.

What is a Premises ID number?
Premises identification requires the assignment of a unique identifier - a Premises Identification Number - to a parcel of land characterized as being associated with agrifood activity (ies).

How does a producer register for a Premises ID number?
The process to register is simple and there is no cost associated with registering. For more information see www.ontariopid.com

Phone number: 1-888-247-4999
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If the livestock are on rented property does the livestock owner need to supply the Premises ID number of the rented land, or will their own Premises ID number suffice?
The Premises ID number where the livestock were killed or injured should be used.The livestock owner does not need to own a parcel of land to apply for a premises ID number. Multiple numbers are not assigned to the same parcel of land even if more than one applicant applies

What are the Maximum Amounts of Compensation?
Provincial regulations establish maximum amounts of compensation.

What if I do not agree with the Ministry's report?
If you do not agree with the Ministry's report, you may appeal to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), in writing, within 20 days of receiving the ministry's report. A cheque or money order of $25, payable to the “Minister of Finance” must accompany the appeal. The $25 fee will be refunded if the appeal is upheld.

Where do I get more information on predation of livestock?
Further information can be found at OMAFRA’s website at www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/

Statement of Commitment
The Township is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and shall do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

This policy describes how the Township will meet its obligations under the Integrated Accessibility Standards.

  Accessibility Policy

The Township's multi-year Accessiblility Plan describes the measures that the Township may undertake to identify, remove and prevent barriers so that Township goods, and services are accessible to persons with disabilities.

• 2014 Update
• 2015 Update
• 2016 Update
• 2017 Update
• 2018 Update
• 2019 Update
• 2020 Update
• 2021 Update
• 2022 Update
• Multi-Year 2025-2029 Accessibility Plan

Customer Service
The Township will use reasonable efforts to ensure that its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the following principles:

• Goods or services will be provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities;
• The provision of goods or services to persons with disabilities and others will be integrated unless an alternate measure is necessary, whether temporarily or on a permanent basis, to enable a person with a disability to obtain, use or benefit from the goods or services;
• Persons with disabilities will be given an opportunity equal to that given to others to obtain, use and benefit from the goods or services;
• Township employees will communicate with a person with a disability in a manner that takes into account the person’s disability.

Brochure

Customer Service Feedback Form

Request for Accessible Format

Accessibile Customer Service Feedback Notice

Notice of Temporary Disruptions Process
The Township provides our customers with notice in the event of a planned or unexpected disruption in the facilities or services usually used by people with disabilities. Such notice may be provided by a variety of methods, depending on the circumstances and will include information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated duration, and a description of alternative facilities or services, if available.

The notice will be placed at all public entrances and service counters on Township premises, and where appropriate, on the Township’s website: www.dnetownship.ca

There are no disruptions at this time.

Dog Licences
Currently Animal Control Services are suspended for 2018. For more information please see our Animal Services page.

Kennel Licences
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley regulates and licences dog kennels within the township. For more information, please contact the Township offices at 613-267-6500 ext. 251

Lottery Licences
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley issues lottery licences to eligible charitable organizations. For more information on Lottery Eligibility Applications, Lottery Eligible Use of Proceeds, and the Lottery Reporting Checklist, please contact the Township office at 613-267-6500 ext. 231

Marriage Licences
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley issues licences for marriage. The current fee is $130.00. Marriage Licenses are good for (3) three months. To learn more visit Civil Marriage Services.

Building Permits
Building Permits are to ensure the minimum standards of the Ontario Building Code are met in order to protect the health and safety of building occupants by regulating design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy of buildings and structures. For more information, please see our Building department page, or contact Peter Echlin, CBO at 613-267-6500 ext. 240

Septic  Permits
Septic Permits

Burn Permits

NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR OPEN AIR FIRE PERMITS

A permit is required for all open air burning.

How to obtain an open air fire permit: Complete your permit application online at https://dnetv.burnpermits.com or call 613-267-2596.

If you are a tenant, permission from the property owner must be obtained.
Cost: All open-air fire permits are FREE. For more information, please call 613-267-2596.

Any person who deliberately sets a fire without a permit, fails to meet requirements of the permit, or refuses to assist in controlling or extinguishing a fire, may be held liable for all costs. The cost is based on current MTO rates for every vehicle that responds to the emergency.

It is the responsibility of the property owner to be aware of current fire bans. If in doubt please contact the Fire Department at 613-267-2596.

Entrance Permits
Properties that do not currently have access from the municipal road to enter a property require an Entrance Permit. For more information, please contact the Public Works department at 613-267-6500 ext. 243.

Municipal Consent

Any work being completed within the Township road allowance requires approval by the Township.
Please complete the Municipal Consent application and submit it along with detailed drawings to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Planning Department is there to help guide the way the Township grows and is responsible for ensuring the orderly development of both the rural areas and our hamlets. Land use planning is a process which ensures that land and resources are effectively managed and that growth occurs in a manner that the community desires. The planning process is governed by the Province’s Planning Act, and it is the Township’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law which are the daily tools we use to promote attractive and sustainable development while limiting negative impacts on people, neighbours and the environment.

Please vist the planning department's home page for all planning applications.