Legal Requirements

Legal Requirements for Marrying in Australia

When marrying in Australia, there are certain requirements you must fulfill which you can read about below.

You can also visit the Attorney General Department website www.ag.gov.au

• Before you may marry, the law requires that you sign and lodge with me the ‘Notice of Intended Marriage’. This form must be submitted to me a minimum of one calendar month and one day prior to the wedding. You can submit your Notice in person or via mail but you must bring the original Notice with you when we meet. The NOIM form will remain active for 18 calendar months from the date of submission.
  Download - Notice of Intended Marriage Form

• You must be over 18 years of age to marry in Australia
• If you are Australian born you must show your birth certificate in English. If born outside of Australia you are required to show your birth certificate or passport from your country of birth.
• You may wish to apply for a Queensland Government marriage certificate or extract. The Government has optional commemorative Marriage Certificates available.
  Download - Marriage certificate/extract application (or commemorative certificate)