You can request an interview appointment with us online. Then you can take the time you need to organise the rest.
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Registering a marriage
If you are getting married in Queensland, your celebrant must have it registered. By law, they have 14 days to submit it for registration.
A marriage in another state or country can't be registered in Queensland.
The certificate of marriage you get on the day from your celebrant is not official. It can't be used to prove your marriage to government agencies or banks. This certificate is only a memento given to the couple on the day of their ceremony.
You do not automatically receive an official marriage certificate after getting married. You need to apply and pay a fee.
Processing your marriage registration can take up to 5 business days.
You can apply for the marriage certificate at any time, we will post the certificate when it is ready.
Overseas marriages
If you get married overseas it may be legal in Australia. You must get and have a marriage certificate from the country's registering authority.
It can't get registered in Australia if held and registered under the laws of another country.
Learn about changing your name after an overseas marriage.
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- getting a Queensland birth certificate or one from an interstate or overseas registry.
- what you need to do if you have been married before.
Celebrants can apply to be an online service provider to register Queensland marriages. The system is free and easy to use.
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