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Getting the legalities right

Australian Law Requires:

That both parties be over the age of 18 years, or if one is under 18 a court order must be obtained .
A completed Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) Notice of Intended Marriage Form This is usually obtained from your celebrant. (Can also be download from Commonwealth Attorney-Generals Dept) It must be completed and lodged with the Celebrant no earlier than eighteen months and no later than one month prior to the day of the Wedding
You must provide the original of your birth certificates if born in Australia. If you were born overseas you need your original birth certificate or overseas passport
An Australian passport cannot be used
If previously married, confirmation of the ending of that marriage - certificate of divorce or death certificate of spouse
You must both sign a Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage before your marriage ceremony can take place. This is a legal document and must be witnessed by your marriage celebrant.I will prepare this document for you.
Two (2) witnesses over the age of 18 years, who have witnessed and understood the ceremony will witness the documents after your wedding ceremony..

Other legal matters:

Shortening of time - you can only shorten the time for completing your NIM for less than a month and a day under exceptional circumstances and must apply to your state Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Statutory declarations - if you cannot obtain a copy of your birth certificate due to you being a refugee or other circumstances, I can help you complete a Commonwealth Statutory Declaration where you state the details of the date and place of your birth, your parents etc.
Obtaining permission for someone under 18 to marry - Parents' permission is not sufficient. You can apply to the court for permission.

Talk to me about your needs on 02 9979 2315, or 0402810062

Elaine Searle, B.A. Dip. Ed, J.P.,C.M.C. Commonwealth Registered Marriage Celebrant