Who can be married?
The Family Court, which exists to preserve and protect the institution of marriage says that marriage is “ the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.”
Are you old enough?
Both parties should to be over the age of 18 years. If one partner is under the age of 18, you must have parental consent from both parents and a magistrate’s or judge’s order before you can be married. These documents can be obtained from your celebrant.
The law prevents two people each under the age of 18 years from being married.
The Notice of Intended Marriage form must be lodged with you celebrant at least one month and 1 day before the date of the wedding.
All signatures must be witnessed by your celebrant.
Legal Requirements Marriage Act 1961
The paper work forms to be completed before the ceremony
• Notice of Intended Marriage NOIM
I need to sight original copies of
• Birth Certificates 1 month & 1 day before (min)
• Decree Absolute (if divorced)
• Foreign Passport (if born OS)
• Form 14 Declaration - Stat. Dec.
After the Wedding Ceremony
• Certificate of Marriage Requires 2 Witness 18+
• Marriage Register Requires 2 Witness 18+
• Certificate of Marriage (Decorative) Requires 2 Witness 18+
• Application for a Marriage Certificate
(This Application is optional)
To get an official copy of your Certificate of Marriage you need to complete this application. If you complete the application (with payment details) I will submit it for you
with your other documents. This will reduce delay and avoid having to provide three forms of ID.
• I will supply all Forms to be completed
YOU MAY WISH TO EXAMINE THESE FORMS ON LINE BEFORE YOU SEE YOUR CELEBRANT.
• Notice of Intention to Marry
