Interpreters and Translations for Marriage
If either person cannot understand enough English to fully understand the marriage process and what is being said, an interpreter may be needed.
If your documents are not in English, translations may also be needed.
When an interpreter may be required
- one person cannot clearly understand the celebrant
- one person cannot clearly understand the legal nature of the marriage
- one person cannot clearly understand the ceremony itself
When document translations may be needed
- passports or birth documents are not in English
- divorce papers are not in English
- death certificates are not in English
- name change documents are not in English
Practical tip
Organise this early. Translation and interpreter questions can slow things down if they are left to the last minute.
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