Fill in a no record of marriage search application form

Use this application form to apply for a letter of no record of marriage if you are getting married overseas and need evidence of your marriage status in Queensland.

Step 1—Complete this part online

1. Start by answering the question below—it should take you less than 15 minutes.
2. Download and print the filled-in application form.

Step 2—Complete on paper and submit

3. Gather your proof of ID and supporting documents.

Proof of ID documents must be submitted. When submitting by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person.

4. Submit the application form with supporting documents and payment to us either:
   1. by post to Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, PO BOX 15188, CITY EAST QLD 4002
   2. in person at the Brisbane registry customer service centre at Level 32, 180 Ann Street, Brisbane or your nearest Queensland Magistrates Court or Queensland Government Agency Program (QGAP) office (except the Brisbane Magistrates Court).

Step 3—What next

5. Check with the consulate of the country where you plan to get married, to find out if you need to get the letter that we provide you legalised with an apostille stamp.

1. Can you search for marriages in Queensland?

   1. Are you the person who the search is for? *

      • Yes
      • No
      • No, I have authority and proof of ID from the person
   2. Do you have all the proof you need for identification? * View the proof you will need to provide.

      • Yes
      • No
   3. By using this online service and providing an email address and mobile number, I consent to the use of that email address and mobile number for the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to provide me with electronic information and for contact using SMS and email that relates to this application. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I have nominated a secure email address for Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to send correspondence to. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure the security of that information when received.
2. Fill in your application form Fill in the application before downloading and printing it.

   1. Marriage search details

      1. You will need to tell us the search details in your completed application form. The type of searches done are from either:

         • •   when you turned 16 to now
           •   if you are divorced—from the date of your divorce to now
           •   if your previous spouse passed away—from their date of death to now
           •   if you have moved to live in Queensland—from the date you moved to Queensland to now.
      2. Period of years to be searched

         1. From *dd/mm/yyyy
         2. To *dd/mm/yyyy
      3. What is the reason you want a letter of no record of marriage? *
      4. Have you been married before? *

         • Yes
         • No
      5. Date your most recent marriage ended (If you chose ‘Yes’ above)

         1. * dd/mm/yyyy
         2. * I understand that if I have been married before that I will need to provide evidence of divorce or a death certificate.
         3. How did your most recent marriage end?*

            • Divorce
            • Death
            • Annulment
   2. Have you used other names? *

      • Yes
      • No
   3. The search will be made under your name at birth if you do not provide more information.
   4. Does a search need to be made under the other name? There is a cost of $27.10 for each additional name searched to be paid when the application is made. * (If you chose ‘Yes’ above)

      • Yes
      • No
   5. Additional search details (If you chose ‘Yes’ above)

      1. Period of years to be searched

         1. From *dd/mm/yyyy
         2. To *dd/mm/yyyy
      2. 1. Previous first name *
         2. Previous middle name(s)
         3. Previous family name *
   6. Your birth details

      1. Date of birth * dd/mm/yyyy
      2. Name (at time of your birth)

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name *
      3. It is important that parent names shown on your birth certificate are completed.
         
         Your parent details help us to do the search accurately but will not be included on the letter of no record of marriage in Queensland.
      4. Mother or parent's name (as shown on your birth certificate)

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name at birth *If they didn't have a family name, enter n/a
      5. Father or parent's name (as shown on your birth certificate) If no father or parent is shown on your birth certificate enter n/a.

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name *
   Who is applying
   1. Your relationship to the person named in the marriage search details *

      • Self
      • Other (please specify)
   2. Other relationship

      1. * Parent, brother, sister (additional eligibility evidence required)
      2. * If this application relates to a person other than yourself, written authority and proof of ID from the person concerned is required in addition to proof of your own identity.
   3. Your name As shown on your proof of ID.

      1. First name *
      2. Middle name(s)
      3. Family name *
   4. Contact number * Mobile preferred.
   5. Email Please ensure this email address is correct.*

      Confirm email address *
   6. Your home address

      1. Address line 1 *
      2. Address line 2
      3. Address line 3
      4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
         2. State or territory *
         3. Postcode *
      5. Country
   7. Are the postal details different to the address provided above? *

      • Yes
      • No
   8. Postal details (If you chose ‘Yes’ above)

      Do you want the letter posted to a different person? *

      • Yes
      • No

      1. Name

         1. First name *
         2. Middle name(s)
         3. Family name *
      2. Postal address

         1. Address line 1 *
         2. Address line 2
         3. Address line 3
         4. 1. Town, city or suburb *
            2. State or territory *
            3. Postcode *
         5. Country
   7. Type of post * Australia Post delivery timeframes.

      • Registered post–within Australia ($8.10)
      • Express post–within Australia ($8.55)
      • Standard post (no charge)
      • International registered mail ($18.55)

   Ensure the safe delivery of your document

   We value identity protection, therefore we recommend that you choose registered post so that the delivery of your document can be tracked and delivered to you securely.

   Important information

   We value identity protection and you have chosen a more secure delivery outside Australia. However, be aware that international registered mail can’t be tracked, and signing is not available in every country.

   8. Payment details

      1. The total cost is:
      
      

      1. I enclose payment of the fee by * Tick one option.

         • Business account or bank cheque (Australian-drawn only) made payable to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
         • Money Order (Australian-drawn only) made payable to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
         • MasterCard credit card
         • Visa credit card
   9. Before I complete my application *

      I will check the details I have provided.
      I am aware of the refund policy—the fee I pay is to submit my application and for Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to review it.

      Proof of ID and supporting documents must be submitted with your signed application along with payment (if not paying online) to us either:

      • •   by post, have your documents certified by a Justice of the Peace or another authorised person
      • •   in person at an appointment, bring the orginal documents and printed digital documents along with you.

You are not eligible

We can't provide a letter of no record of marriage in Queensland until you have authority and proof of ID from the person who the search is for.

You are not eligible

We can't provide a letter of no record of marriage in Queensland until you can prove your identity.

Privacy notice
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General is collecting your personal information for the purpose of processing your no record of marriage search application under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 2023. Unless required or authorised by law, your personal information will not be provided to any other third party without your consent.