Marriage Requirements in Queensland

Marriage Requirements in Queensland

Getting married in Queensland is straightforward when you know the legal requirements.

The main requirements

To get married in Australia, you generally need to:

be at least 18 years old
not already be married to someone else
not be closely related in a prohibited relationship
understand what marriage means
freely consent to the marriage
give a valid Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month before the marriage
marry in person before an authorised celebrant and two adult witnesses

Documents you will usually need

a passport, or a birth certificate plus photo ID
evidence of divorce if you were married before
a death certificate if a former spouse has died
official translations if documents are not in English

Important practical points

You cannot get legally married online.
We are a private celebrant service, not a government registry.
The final date, time, and place are confirmed after the paperwork is received and availability is checked.
The official marriage certificate is ordered later from BDM Queensland.

If you are under 18

Marriage under 18 is very limited in Australia.

Usually, both people must be 18 or older. In rare cases, a person aged 16 or 17 may marry with court approval and the required consents.

If you want something bigger than the legal marriage

This website is for the legal paperwork-only service.

If you want a full wedding ceremony, book Josh Withers.

If you want an elopement, book Elopement Collective.