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What paperwork do you need?
Notice of your intended marriage must be given in writing
The Australian Law requires that a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form is filled out and lodged with me no less than one month before the ceremony date. E.g. If you plan to marry on the 20/12/12 the NOIM form must be received and lodged with me no later than 20/11/12. It is better not to wait until one month before the ceremony to book your wedding with me as most couples plan their ceremonies well in advance and popular days and times are not always available if you wait.
I will need to see your birth certificates and, if either party has been married before, a divorce certificate or death certificate whichever is applicable. If either of the parties was born overseas and does not have a birth certificate they can show me their passport from an overseas country. If the documents are in a language other than English they will need to be translated into English by an accredited translator.
Is there an allowance for a shortening of time?
Special allowance may be granted for a shortening of time if the couple can prove to the
Prescribed Authority that they meet special requirements and circumstances. You must see
me first before attempting to seek
a shortening of time.
The reason
for seeking a shortening of time must fall within one of these 5 categories before an
application can be considered:
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employment related or other travel commitments |
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wedding or celebration arrangements or religious considerations |
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medical reasons |
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legal proceedings |
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error in giving notice |
Note: Error in giving notice means that the celebrant made the error not the couple. There is no capacity to grant a shortening of time outside these circumstances and a shortening of time is not always granted. Ask me for more information.
Is there a minimum age you are allowed to marry?
Both the Bride and Groom should be 18 years old or over. Ask me about what is required if one of the parties is 16 or 17 years old. If both parties are under 18 years old it is not lawful to marry in Australia.
Does your fiance live overseas?
If your fiance is a citizen of another country living overseas and you wish to marry in Australia he or she will need to apply for a visa to come to Australia. It is best to check with The Department of Immigration for the necessary paperwork however you will still need to lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form with me and obtain a letter from me stating that I have received your NOIM. If you are visiting Australia and intend to marry while you are here you may need to have your registered marriage certificate stamped with an Apostille or Authentication stamp. Ask me for more information.
Notice of Intended Marriage form link
Link for an accredited translator
Registered marriage certificate application form
Smart Traveller - Authentications and Apostilles
Commonwealth Statutory Declaration
Please feel free to contact me on (02) 9864-5296 to make a booking, arrange a meeting or for an obligation free quote.