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Legal Requirements for Marriage in Australia
 
 
  • Before a marriage can be performed, the law requires that you sign and lodge with me a Notice of Intended Marriage (NIM) form a minimum of one calendar month and one day prior to the wedding. You can lodge your Notice in person, via fax, email or mail, but you must bring the original Notice with you when we meet. The NIM form will remain active for 18 calendar months from the date of lodgement. You can download the NIM form here. 

Notice of Intended Marriage Form

  • You must be at least 18 years of age to marry in Australia

You must give 31 days Notice of Intended Marriage

  • For persons who have previously been married - an original Divorce Document is necessary and if your previous partner is now deceased, an original Death Certificate is required.
  • If you are widowed you will also need the death certificate which can be obtained from the State Registry in the state where the death was registered.
  • On the day of your marriage you must have two witnesses over the age of 18. If you are eloping and would like your marriage to be secret, Vows Now can assist by providing 2 witnesses for your marriage ceremony. 
  • If you are getting married, your celebrant will provide you with a brochure called "Happily Ever...before and after - important information for people planning to marry". This brochure includes information on marriage education, counselling, changing your name, taxation, wills, joint ownership and legal obligations. Download the brochure here. More information can be found on our Links and FAQ's pages.
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