If I am getting married overseas, will my marriage be recognised in Australia?

yes it will be recognised here provided it is registered overseas as to that country's normal procedure

Hi there, yes your marriage is definitely be recognised provided you are married by a registered civil celebrant within jurisdiction.

Happy Wedding

Anthony

According to advise received from BDM your marriage would be recognised here, howsever it could not be registered with BDM

If your overseas wedding ceremony is conducted legally according to their Country's laws, then yes your marriage is recognised here in Australia as well.  You will not be required or be able to have another 'wedding' here in Australia, but you can have a 'Renewal of Vows' or a 'Commitment Ceremony' should you wish to have a celebration in front of your family and friends who wasn't able to be at your overseas wedding ceremony.

Your overseas marriage certificate will be the recognised marriage certificate that you will have .

yes in most countries your mariage will be recognised here in Australia. However in many countries the process for registering marriages differs from the strict regulations we have here in Australia and often not even adhered to at all by the marrying officiant. Many couples fall into problems when they seek an official marriage document from certain countries and thus have all kinds of difficulties down the track proving that they are in fact married. My advice to you is if you want to have a ceremony overseas do the legal paperwork in Australia before or after the ceremony and only have a ceremony as a form of celebration and not actually legally marry overseas. That way you guarantee being on the Australian Births Deaths and Marriages Register and know that documents are legitimate and easy to access if need be. Good Luck.

Jules 

If you ae getting married overseas, so long as you sign government recognised legal documents, then your marriage should be recognised. However if you have any doubts, you should call the Department of Births, Deaths & Marriages to confirm, asking them if the marriage in that particular country would be recognised here. If you aren't signing any documents overseas, then you won't be legally married and should perhaps have a 'Legals Only' ceremony here in Australia, (either before you go or after you return) then you will have no doubts at all. If your celebrant has done these before, then they are very short and won't cost as much as a full ceremony. I've done several of these and they really are lovely.

An Island or overseas wedding is a wonderful and romantic venue to seal your vows. I do recommend you have your Marriage registered in Australia before you proceed to your overseas destination. The reason why, having an Australian registered ceremony allows easy access to your important Marriage Certificates. Having Marriage Certificates registered overseas could be cumbersome. Australian registered ceremonies allows easy access for changes to your Surname, including any other official documents required by the Australian Government. I will register your Official Australian Marriage at your home or the preferred location for you and your fiancé before your ceremony, for a cost of $450.00. This would include lodgment of the Notice of Intention to Marry, known as the NOIM, this is required a minimum of 31 days prior to your ceremony, the no Legal Impediment to Marriage and the Celebrant Marriage Certificate as per the Attorney General. All the relevant documentation is sent to the Births, Deaths and Marriages department, via a registered letter from me, your celebrant, to authenticate your Marriage in accordance with the Australian law relating to the Marriage Act. 

Not necessarily.  Many couples go overseas for a 'destination wedding' which is often a traditional/religious or blessing ceremony and may not be registered with the government of that country.  You need to check with whoever is organising your ceremony and info is available from consulates and embassies here in Australia if still in doubt.  You may require a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage or an Apostille stamp - depending on the country you marry in.  If marrying overseas you will need to complete an official name change in Australia if changing your surname.

The easiest thing is to have a short legal ceremony here in Australia then have a non-legal ceremony overseas.

Hi

The best way for me to respond to this question is to quote from http://smartraveller.gov.au/guide/all-travellers/birth-death-marriage/pages/getting-married-overseas.aspx

"Marriages entered into overseas are generally recognised as valid in Australia

• if the marriage was recognised as valid under the law of the country in which it was entered into, at the time when it was entered into, and
• providing the marriage would have been recognised as valid under Australian law if the marriage had taken place in Australia.

There is no requirement to register a marriage in Australia which takes place overseas. The foreign marriage certificate is prima facie evidence in Australia of the occurrence and validity of the marriage in that country."

Many couples choose to have a simple ceremony in Australia and the have an "exotic" commitment ceremony overseas.

Cheers

Michael

Michael Janz

Celebrant

Yes your marriage will be recognised here.  If you are having a legal marriage overseas it will be recognised in Australia and no other form of ceremony will be required.