Whitsunday Wedding Info
Whitsunday Wedding Info
Important Wedding Information
Before getting married in Australia, you both need to give real consent, not be in a prohibited relationship and complete a legal document as well as provide proof of your name, date and place of birth, and marital status.
The parties to the proposed marriage complete an Official Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form at the link below and MUST lodge it with me at least one calendar month but no earlier than 18 months prior to your wedding date. This form needs to be witnessed by an authorised person, listed on the form.
You will also need to provide me with the following,
- Original Birth Certificate & Drivers Licence or
Passport (Australian or Overseas – can be expired, just not cancelled) as both Proofs of Birth and Photo identification are required. This is not negotiable.
- Original Certificate of Divorce if previously married
- Original Death Certificate if you are a widow/er
Official Notice of Intended Marriage:
https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Marriage/Documents/Notice-of-intended-marriage.pdf
Attorney General Marriage Information:
https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Marriage/Pages/Getting-married.aspx
NAATI (translator or interpreter within Australia):
Immigration Federal Relation Services:
http://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/immigration-and-visas
Relationships Australia Catholic Care Australia:
https://www.relationships.org.au/
Apostille Stamp for couples from overseas:
http://smartraveller.gov.au/services/legalising-documents/Pages/default.aspx
How to change your name through marriage
If you choose to change your family name when you get married, you’ll need to tell various government agencies, banks, utility suppliers and other businesses your married name.
Organisations will have different requirements for what proof they need for your change of name; some may want to see:
- your official marriage certificate
- a certified photocopy of your official marriage certificate
- evidence of updated photo ID
- a combination of identity documents.
Personal documentation, such as your driver’s licence and passport, can be changed to your married name using an official marriage certificate (but not the certificate issued by me (your celebrant) at your wedding ceremony).
Apply for an official marriage certificate here for couples that where married in Queensland.
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