Documents Required to Get Married in Perth | Marriage Celebrants Perth

Documents Required to get Legally Married in Perth: The Celebrant Perth

Thank you for making an appointment to discuss your wedding ceremony with Steve. In order to begin the legal process of marriage in Australia, according to the Marriage Act 1961, you will need to complete and lodge a 'Notice of Intended Marriage' ('N.O.I.M.') form with Steve (an authorised marriage celebrant) a minimum of 1 month and 1 day before your wedding day.

You do not need to bring a copy of the 'N.O.I.M.' form with you, as Steve can supply you with copy at the initial meeting,

In addition to the 'N.O.I.M.' form, please remember to bring with you the following documents that are required by law for a marriage to be solemnised according to the 'Marriage Act 1961'. If you are unable to bring any, or all of these documents to the initial meeting, you will still be able to lodge the N.O.I.M. form with Steve, however, please bear in mind that he must see the applicable documents at the final meeting:

Please note: The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages will not accept the use of an Australian Citizenship Certificate for the purposes of completing a N.O.I.M. form under any circumstances.

1) If you were born in Australia:

either 1) an original Australian Birth Certificate and Driver's Licence ,

or 2) an original Australian Birth Certificate Extract of an entry showing the date and place of birth and Driver's Licence ,

or 3) an Australian Passport (a cancelled passport is not acceptable)

2) If you were born Overseas (outside of Australia):

either 1) an original overseas Birth Certificate (if in English) and Driver's Licence ,

or 2) an original Overseas Passport (a cancelled passport is not acceptable).

3) If you have been divorced or widowed:

either 1) a Certificate of Divorce, a Decree absolute, or overseas issued equivalent Divorce Certificate (if in English),

or 2) a Death Certificate of your previous spouse, or an official copy of the decree or death entry.

4) If it is impossible to produce any these documents and you have a valid reason, this will usually NOT be a problem -

- you will simply need to complete a statutory declaration in Steve's office, stating the reason why it is impossible to obtain such a certificate or extract and stating to the best of your knowledge and belief, and as accurately as you are able to ascertain, when and where you were born.

Just remember to mention this to Steve when you email, and we can discuss your options.

To make a booking or just to enquire please view the Information & Contact Details page or Email.

E-mail: TheCelebrantPerth@gmail.com