Legal Requirements

There are certain legal requirements that apply for Marriage in Australia;

• You must be over the age of 18.
• If you are a resident of Australia, I need to view originals of both parties Birth Certificates, Divorce Papers, if applicable., Death Certificate if widowed, Deed Poll/Certificate of Name Change, if your name has been changed other than by a previous marriage.
• If you are coming from Overseas for your marriage ceremony, you will need all of the above, but you must have your Notice of Intended Marriage Form witnessed by ONLY - an Australian Embassy/Consular Authorized Staff member or a Notary Public of your country.
• Any documents NOT in English need to be translated and originals of both need to be brought with you.
• The Notice of Intended Marriage Form (NOIM) can be downloaded from : www.ag.gov.au/celebrants
• I can help you fill in this form.
• This Form MUST be in my possession no later than 1 month and 1 day before your assigned wedding day.
• The Form plus any other relevant documents may be FAXED, but the Originals of all the documents must be brought with you to be sighted by me.

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