Overseas Marriages and Australia
Most marriages legally performed overseas are recognised in Australia.
Usually, Australia will recognise the marriage if:
- it was valid in the country where it happened
- it would not be prohibited under Australian law
You usually do not need to register it again in Australia
What you often do need is:
- the overseas marriage certificate
- a translation if it is not in English
If you are unsure about a specific overseas marriage, get legal advice.
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Click the Get Married link to get started. You book and pay first, then prepare your NOIM, have it witnessed, and send it to us. Once we receive the paperwork, we confirm the date, time, and place based on availability. We are private celebrants, not a government registry. Need a full ceremony? Josh Withers. Need an elopement? Elopement Collective.