Marriage certificate

Step 1: Proof of ID

Check that you have all of your proof of ID documents with you. You will need to show these to our customer contact officer when your ticket number is called.

Step 2: Take a ticket

If you haven't already, take a ticket from the ticket machine at the entrance.

Step 3: Fill out and submit application

Once you've submitted the form, your application will go straight into our system. When your ticket number is called, you'll just need to give the customer contact officer your name so they can find your application in the system.

Step 4: Listen for your ticket number

Take a seat in the waiting area and listen for your ticket number to be called. You shouldn't have to wait long.

Marriage certificate details

These are the details that are on the marriage certificate you are applying for.
1. Place of marriage
  
  State *
  
  Town or city *
  
  Date of marriage *
2. Partner 1's first name *This is the name of your spouse if applying for your own marriage certificate.
3. Partner 1's middle name(s)
4. Partner 1's family name * If the person doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
5. Type of certificate
  
  What type of marriage certificate would you like to order? Tick one option.*
  
  Commemorative certificate plus 1 official marriage certificate ($70.70)
  
  1 official marriage certificate ($54.40)
  
  2 official marriage certificates ($108.80)
  
  The total cost is:
6. Choose from the following designs
7. Who is applying
  
  Whose certificate are you applying for? *
  
  My own
  
  Another person's
  
  (If you chose 'Another person's' above)
  How are you related to the person the certificate is for? * For example, I am their child/parent.
  
  Your name
  
  First name*
  
  Middle name(s)
  
  Family name* If the person applying doesn't have a family name and only uses the name above, enter n/a.
  
  Your postcode *
  
  Mobile number*
  
  Email address
  
  Tell us the reason you want this certificate*
8. Before completing your application please confirm: * I have checked the details I have provided and have my proof of ID ready for a customer contact officer to verify my identity.

Privacy notice
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your application for a marriage certificate under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023. The information on this form may be provided to law enforcement agencies and to government and non-government agencies for verification of the data. Access to this information or a certificate may be granted to any person who has adequate reason to obtain it, or who meets the requirements of the access policy.

Last updated:: 1 July 2024

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