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How early can we book my wedding?
What paperwork/documents are required to get married?
Who can witness a Notice of Intended Marriage?
I am divorced. What paperwork is required?
I am widowed. What paperwork is required?
How old do you have to be to get married?
We have already been married . Can we get married again?
We are a same sex couple – can we get married?
Can I get married at home?
Can I get married on a weekday?
Can I get married on a beach or in a public place?
How many witnesses do we need, and who can be a witness?
Can a friend or relative perform a reading in our ceremony?
Can a friend or relative perform all of our ceremony?
Can we write our own ceremony?
How do we contact you?
What locations do you work in?
How much do you charge for ceremonies?
How do we secure your services for our wedding?
How can we pay you?
Can I plan a surprise wedding for my partner?
We need to get married in 3 weeks time. Can you marry us?
Under what circumstancec can a shortening of time be considered?
Can we change to another celebrant, even if we have already completed a Notice of Intended Marriage with another Celebrant/Minister?
My birth certificate is in another language. Is this OK?
My fiancé does not speak English. What language will be used during the ceremony?
My partner lives overseas, and will not be in Australia until a week before the wedding. Is this OK?
We live overseas (or in another state) and will be getting married on the Central Coast later this year, but we will not be able to get there until a week before the wedding. How do we complete our paperwork?
My partner is applying for a Fiancé Visa. What is the procedure?
The Notice of Intended Marriage can be lodged with the celebrant up to 18 months before the wedding date, but not less than 1 calendar month before the wedding date.
I am widowed. What paperwork is required?
Your previous spouse’s Death Certificate must be produced.
Please note – all documents must be originals (photo copies are not acceptable), and all documents must be written in English, or a translated copy signed and certified by an accredited translator.
I am divorced. What paperwork is required?
Evidence of the most recent divorce (if more than 1) must be provided. The can be in the form of Decree Absolut or Divorce Certificate.
Please note – all documents must be originals (photo copies are not acceptable), and all documents must be written in English, or a translated copy signed and certified by an accredited translator.
Who can witness a Notice of Intended Marriage?
A list of qualified signatories is noted on page 3 of the Notice of Intended Marriage.
What paperwork/documents are required to get married?
Some form of photo ID is required to be sighted by the celebrant, along with proof of birth. Birth certificates must be provided by those born in Australia, and are the preferred form of proof of birth for those born outside of Australia.
For those born overseas who cannot provide a Birth Certificate, an overseas passport (not Australian) is acceptable. This can be an expired passport, but not a cancelled passport.
Please note – all documents must be originals (photo copies are not acceptable), and all documents must be written in English, or a translated copy signed and certified by an accredited translator.
How early can we book my wedding?
Even though the Notice of Intended Marriage cannot be lodged with the celebrant prior to 18 months before the wedding date, your wedding can be booked as early as you like, the earlier, the better to secure your chosen celebrant.
Listed below are questions often asked about getting married. Click on any of the questions below to find the answer If your question is not listed, please contact me.
Answers to frequently asked questions
