Perth is a beautiful city with some of the best beaches in the world and a wonderful climate, Perth is the perfect destination for your wedding.
Whether you choose to marry by the side of Perth's beautiful Swan River, on one of our golden beaches, in a lush garden setting or at one of the wonderful wine regions marrying in Perth WA is a simple process and you need not be a citizen of Australia, or remain in Australia once you have married. No licence or medical certificates are required, and all arrangements can be made via email, phone or fax. There are no Government fees other than for obtaining the registered, stamped copy of your marriage certificate.
Generally a legal civil marriage ceremony in Australia would be legal in your country (check with your own authorities)
To be legally married in Australia the law requires that
- You are both over 18 years old and not already married
- You both agree freely to the marriage
- You are not of the same sex
- you have proof of identity (passports, birth certificates)
- Any documents not written in English must be translated into English and signed by an authorized notary
- A Notice of Intended Marriage must be lodged with your celebrant at least one day and one month prior to your marriage and no longer than 18 months prior, signed and witnessed by an authorized person.
- You must sign a document stating that you know of no reason why you cannot marry each other (that you are not related by blood or adoption, already married or under 18 years old)
- You must provide proof of dissolution of any previous marriage (divorce or death certificate).
- Bride, Groom and witnesses (2) must be able to speak and understand English otherwise an official interpreter must be present
- Two (2) witnesses over the age of 18 years must be present
- Two (2) compulsory components must be included in the ceremony. The marriage celebrant's authority and your vows
- The Marriage Register must be signed and witnessed
- All the necessary documents must be original (photocopies are not accepted) and translated into English if necessary, signed by an official notary.
Please Note: A person marrying in Australia or marrying an Australian citizen may not be granted residency. Residency is a matter for the Immigration Department.
Apostille Stamp
A number of overseas countries require an Apostille to be stamped on original marriage certificate before the marriage is recognized in that country. In Australia an Apostille can only be attached by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
