What are the legal requirements for marriages 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 must be at least 18 years of age to marry in Australia • If you are Australian born you must show an original copy of your birth certificate. This can be obtained at the Registry Office of your state of birth (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania). If born outside Australia, you are required to show your birth certificate or passport from your country of birth. If these documents are in a language other than English, you will need a certified translation of the documents. • For persons who ha
