Legal Requirements For Couples From Overseas

I have performed a large number of ceremonies for couples travelling from overseas to Australia for their ceremony. I know the Perth area very well and am able to advise you on suitable venues if you wish.

The Notice of Intended Marriage form must be completed and in the Celebrant's possession at least 1 month and 1 day prior to the date of the ceremony. Your signature must be witnessed by one of the following:

The law also requires that you provide the following documents to the Celebrant:

Australian Citizens Official from the State Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages.
Citizens of other Countries. Official Birth Certificate or a current Passport from country of birth.
If either party has been married previously, a decree absolute or a certificate of the divorce must be produced. In the event of the death of a partner, a Death Certificate must be produced.
If either party has changed their name documents certifying this must be provided.
The legal age in Australia to be married is 18 years. Two witnesses are required and they must be over the age of 18 years.

The following link has all the information you require:

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/marriage_os.html

Notice Of Intended Marriage Form

Legal Witnesses

List of persons eligible to witness:

Australian Diplomatic Officer

Australian Consular Officer

An employee of the Commonwealth or an employee of the Australian Trade Commission authorised under paragraph 3(c) of the Consular Act 1955.

A Notary Public (If you cannot get to an Australian Embassy or Consulate using the services of a Notary Public will make completion of the Notice of Intended Marriage Form easier to arrange).


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