Burlington. Office of the City Clerk

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Burlington. Office of the City Clerk

Site: Burlington City Hall

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Record #: BTN1287

Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2021

Memos and Bulletins
Public Comments	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) City staff continue to work remotely and are ready to assist the community in the delivery of as many services as possible * for information and updates on City services, including what’s open and closed visit burlington.ca/coronavirus -------------------- Having a document signed by a Commissioner of Oaths is different from having it notarized. The City provides commissioning services, for a fee, but does not provide notary services. If a Notary Public is required, see Yellow pages under "Notaries Public"
Contact Information
Office Phone	Office of the City Clerk 905-335-7600 ext 7481
Toll Free Phone	1-877-213-3609
Fax	905-335-7675
E-Mail	clerks@burlington.ca
Website	www.burlington.ca
Social Media	Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityburlington/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/cityburlington/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cityburlington/ Twitter: twitter.com/cityburlington YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CityofBurlington
Primary Contact	Kevin Arjoon, City Clerk; Email: kevin.arjoon@burlington.ca
Agency Information
Description (Agency)	The City of Burlington Office of the City Clerk manages: Committee Services Council Services Marriage Licences Commissioner of Oaths The Office of the City Clerk is governed by provincial legislation (the Municipal Act, Municipal Elections Act and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
Legal Status	(10) Local Government
Funding	City / Town
Description and Service Details
Description (Service)	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) City staff continue to work remotely and are ready to assist the community in the delivery of as many services as possible * for information and updates on City services, including what’s open and closed visit burlington.ca/coronavirus -------------------- Committee Services provide information to citizens with respect to council and committee procedures, policies and decisions prepare and distribute standing committee agendas and council information packages prepare and give notice as required under the Planning Act and the Ontario Heritage Act record and prepare minutes of standing committee meetings provide administrative support to City Council and its local citizen committees receive applications for volunteer membership on local boards and committees and maintain records for the Committees maintain and update property assessment records provide in-house digital copy and mail services Council Services manage and maintain City records including by-laws respond to inquiries under Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act provide administrative support to the six ward councillors act on behalf of the Registrar General for the registration of deaths (blank medical certificates available) and issuing marriage licences conduct municipal elections in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act administer group home registrations and renewals provide Commissioner of Oaths services Marriage Licences a marriage licence may be obtained not more than 90 days prior to your wedding a birth certificate or current passport along with a valid driver's licence or picture Health Card is required as identification Marriage License Online Quick Pass can be submitted prior to going to City Hall completed application must be printed and signed by both parties one of the applicants must be present to have the licence issued a divorced person must provide an original or certified copy of the Decree Absolute or Certificate of Divorce if your marriage was dissolved or annulled outside of Canada, authorization from the Registrar General's Office is required before a licence can be issued contact the Office of the City Clerk for more information Commissioner of Oaths a document can be signed before a Commissioner of Oaths for a fee, Mon 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Tue-Fri noon-4:30 pm no appointment necessary Note: signature by Commissioner of Oaths is different from having it notarized (to find a Notary Public see Yellow Pages under "Notaries Public")
Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm arrive by 4 pm to apply for marriage licence
Areas Served	Burlington
Boundaries	City of Burlington Representative Locator uses address search to find individual's City and Regional Councillor, school board trustee, Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP) and federal Member of Parliament (MP)
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Contact for information
Languages	English
Fees	Service - vary with the documentation and service; call for more information
Site Information
Site Location	Downtown Burlington
Located In Community	Burlington
Address & Map	Burlington City Hall 426 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 View Google Map
Intersection	Brant St and James St
Mailing Address	PO Box 5013 Burlington City Hall 426 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible ; City Hall is accessible to people who use personal mobility devices * assistive listening devices are available to use in Council Chambers * City of Burlington documents can be made available in alternative formats upon request * communication supports are available upon request * contact city@burlington.ca to request other accessibility related accommodation
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading	Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading	Community Legal Services ; Consumer Protection / Complaints
Service Categories	City/Town Clerk Offices ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Freedom of Information Requests ; Marriage Licences ; Privacy Legislation Enforcement

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