Fuss Free Ceremonies

There are two legal documents that need to be completed. 

One is the Notice of Intention to Marry (NOIM) and the other is the Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage.  In order to complete these documents, you will need to bring:

• Evidence of date and place of birth.  This can be an official (original) certificate of birth or a passport issued by the Australian government or a government of an overseas country showing the date and place of birth of the party.  An expired passport is acceptable as evidence of date and place of birth.  However, a cancelled passport is not acceptable.
• If a party has been previously legally married, evidence of a party's divorce, or of the death of a party's spouse needs to be sighted
• Photo identification as evidence of your identity, such as a Driver's License or Passport.

Yes, you can pay in as many installments as you wish, as long as it is fully paid 4 weeks before your wedding day!

This depends on what sort of ceremony you are requiring.

You can exchange vows on your wedding day, and have a friend or family member 'officiate' the ceremony if you wish, however you will NOT be legally married. This type of ceremony is commonly called a 'commitment ceremony' .

To be legally married you must exchange your vows with an Authorised Marriage Celebrant, infront of 2 witnesses and complete all the necessary paperwork, including the NOIM (Notice Of Intendent Marriage) at least 1 month prior.  

The minimum is 30 days, maximum 18 months prior.  If you are happy with your celebrant and have a connection - book them without delay. 

You must show your original (photocopies are not accepted) birth certificate, extract of birth or passport from your country of birth.

If you have been married previously, you must show your Divorce Decree Absolute or Death Certificate of your previous spouse.