ID Requirements for Marriage in Melbourne
For a marriage in Australia, the celebrant usually needs proof of:
- your date and place of birth
- your identity
The simplest options
Usually that means either:
- a passport, or
- a birth certificate plus government-issued photo ID
If you have been married before
You also need:
- divorce papers, or
- a death certificate for your late spouse
If your documents are not in English
You will usually need NAATI-certified translations.
If your documents are unusual or missing
Do not guess.
Ask us early if you:
- do not have a birth certificate
- do not have a current passport
- have name differences across documents
- are waiting on replacement documents
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