Are there any legal requirements for marriage licenses we should know about?

Steve J

Question Asked: 4/09/2025

Wedding Date: 29/08/2026

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D'Cruz Planners

(0) · Melbourne & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 20/10/2025

Yes - in Australia, you’ll need to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form at least one month before your wedding date. This form must be lodged with your authorised celebrant, and it’s valid for up to 18 months. Both partners must be over 18, provide proof of identity (like a passport or birth certificate), and show evidence of the end of any previous marriage if applicable.

Your celebrant will guide you through all the paperwork - they’re legally responsible for submitting your documents and registering your marriage. As planners, we simply make sure everything is timed and coordinated so there are no last-minute surprises!

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Shane Keri Dance

(7) · Sydney & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 12/09/2025

Great question!  We as Wedding Dance Specialists recommend you hop online for a quick Google search of the government requirements in your area/state/township.

The Sassi Seamstress

(4) · Sunshine Coast & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 9/09/2025

It depends what your intentions are and what your goal is. 

BestEver.pics

(1) · Australia Wide

Posted: 9/09/2025

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