Through changes to the law in Australia for marriage equality, on the 9 December 2017, marriage celebrants are now legally free to marry everyone who wants to get married. If you do intend to marry within Australian States and Territories and are of marriageable age, that is 18 years and over, you can lodge the first part of the paperwork with me, being the Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month and up to 18 months before your intended wedding date. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate in contacting me first and I will be more than happy to go over these issues with you.

If you are not of marriageable age, that is under 18 years of age OR if you require an immediate marriage due to extenuating circumstances please contact me first for further information before downloading the above Notice of Intended Marriage.

If you are not an Australian citizen and of marriageable age, that is 18 years and over and planning to marry in Australian States or Territory to either an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen and have never been married before or if you have been married are now either divorced or widowed and it is your intention to apply for a Prospective Marriage Visa (Fiance Visa), you can lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage at least up to 18 months, before your intended wedding date with me.   After receiving this information from you I will provide you with a letter confirming your intended marriage which you will then forward to the Immigration Department of Australia in the state or territory you are choosing to marry in.

Please note that under this visa you only have 9 months from the time your visa has been approved with the Department of Immigration to be married.

Before your return home, after your wedding ceremony in Australia, you may require your marriage certificate and if applicable translators statutory declaration stamped for your governments approval of your marriage. Depending on what country you are from depends on which stamp is required. For further information regarding this go to www.dfat.gov.au or contact me directly.

If you require a translator this can be arranged through the National Authority for Accredited Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), certified translator services go to www.naati.com.au. Please contact www.immi.gov.au if you have any other concerns regarding your visa application.