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Legal requirements

What Documents Do I Need to Produce to Get Married in Australia?

  • Original Birth Certificates or certified copies (if born in Australia)
  • Original Decree Absolute (if you have been married before and divorced)
  • Death Certificate of previous spouse (if you have been widowed)
  • Proof of Name Change (if you have legally changed your name)

What is the 'Notice Of Intended Marriage' (NOIM) Form 13?

The Notice of Intended Marriage (also known as Form 13) is an official Australian Government Form which must be completed and signed by both parties intending to marry. The document must be signed before an authorised witness (see below). The completed and signed NOIM must be forwarded to me at least one month and one day prior to your wedding day. You can download the NOIM by clicking here.

If you live locally or will be visiting the Sunshine Coast more than a month prior to your wedding, each of the persons intending to marry must complete their sections but do not sign or date until you see me. I will act as your authorised witness. If you live elsewhere in Australia, this form can be signed by each of the persons intending to marry, and witnessed by one of the following:
  • An Authorised Marriage Celebrant
  • A Commissioner for Declaration
  • An Australian Justice of the Peace
  • An Australian Barrister or Solicitor
  • An Australian legally qualified medical practitioner
  • A member of the Australian Federal Police
  • A member of a police force of a state or territory of Australia

When Do We Need to Show Our Celebrant The Documents?

It is advisable to photocopy all the necessary documentation and have it certified by a JP and send to me by registered mail with the completed and signed "Notice of Intended Marriage" Form so that I have everything one month and one day prior to your ceremony - that way you won't need to remember to bring the originals with you! Alternatively you can fax copies of all the documents and bring the originals with you to be viewed prior to your ceremony.

I will need to see the originals at least 2 weeks before your ceremony.  Please note: If the original paperwork is not sighted by me or in order then I am (for legal reasons) unable to officiate your marriage.

DEANNE HAMSON
14 TANTULA ROAD EAST
ALEXANDRA HEADLAND   QLD 4572
PHONE: 0401 818 388 OR 07 5479 1950
EMAIL:CEREMONIESBYDEE@HOTMAIL.COM