To get married in Australia you will need to check a few things first.

 

Age - You must be 18 years of age or older.

 

Notice - A minimum one calender months notice of Intention to Marry.
(Download Notice of Intended Marriage.)

 

Australian Born - Yours' and your partners' Birth Certificate from the Australian state or territory of birth.

 

Born Overseas - If you &/or your partner were born overseas, your passport or preferably your birth certificate from your native country.

 

Previously Married - If you &/or your partner have been divorced or widowed, you will need to produce a Decree Nisi or your former partners Death Certificate.

 

Change of Name - If you have have your name from that shown on your birth certificate, you will require legal documents detailing the change.

 

Foreign Languages - If any of your required documents need translating, please contact the Community Relations Commission to access an authorised translation service. You may phone them on (02) 8255 6767 -  TTY (02) 8255 6758 or visit www.crc.nsw.gov.au

 

 

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